Would you buy a 2006 Focus 1.8 tdci with 144k?

[machacho]

Hi

I know this is probably something that has been asked by lots of people buto, well. I have my eye on a very high milage ford focus 1.8 tdci with 144k on the clock. Apparently it has had a lots spent on it and has main dealer service history. I only want it for getting to and from jobs, and will probably get rid of it in a year or two.

The question is, would you take a punt on it, and if so, what would you be looking for when making a decision?

Regards

[machacho]

Thanks for the advice... it's being sold for a grand.

Is that about right?

Regards

[machacho]

SebringMan said:

That sounds about right. But of course it depends how good the car is in the flesh.

If you want true trouble free motoring I'd get a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol Focus. They are dead reliable and cost peanuts to run. Even the MPG is not too terrible. However they are not what you'd call exactly common.

That or a Saab 9-3 but the Focus is a nicer drive and a little easier to get some 'normal' spares for like a PAS hose etc.

That's what I come to think based on what I have read... I had a mk1 focus 1.6 zetec se lump and it never gave me any bother, I just thought the desiel might be a good bet. Now, after looking at the price of injectors, dual mass flywheels etc I'm thinking no, at that sort of milage I figure I'm just as likely to end up with a lemon as I am not...

I think a petrol focus ist in order.

Thank again people, much appreciated

Regards

[machacho]

njw1 said:

If the car is what you want/need, it has service history and the price is right then the mileage wouldn't bother me at all, actually, I wouldn't even say 144k for an 11 year old car is all that high. It's only done 1k a year more than 'average' mileage.

Yeah that seems to be the general consensus. Funnily I'm talking to a fella atm about a 2.0 focus zetec which has 80k With F.S.H.he wants 1,395. it states 50mpg on a run... I was wondering how a 2.0 can be as good as a 1.6 but, I figure it's because you'll not have to review it as high and put ya foot down as hard to get a move on.