Mk4 Focus ST Auto
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As far as I can find out it's only affecting UK (rhd) models as the auto still seems to be on sale in Germany. Sounds like a production issue....
I have had a look at alternatives.... Bring a Golf R estate up to th STs spec and it's very close £40k. As a military veteran I can get a Leon Cupra estate for around £25k but do like the look of the Cupra Ateca (but a good bit more £).
Any other suggestions (I would like a torque coverter auto though....)
I have had a look at alternatives.... Bring a Golf R estate up to th STs spec and it's very close £40k. As a military veteran I can get a Leon Cupra estate for around £25k but do like the look of the Cupra Ateca (but a good bit more £).
Any other suggestions (I would like a torque coverter auto though....)
My local (brilliant) Ford dealer has sold at least half a dozen hatches and, yes, getting good feedback.
Unfortunately I want the auto version as, nudging 70, I want a bit more of a relaxed drive. (If I want manual then I take the TVR out for a spin - LOL).
From information received I guess it's a production issue as it was only launched (ok to buy in Ford speak) on the 25th which is when I placed my order. That was then withdrawn on the 29th. So not enough time to establish any commercial implications....
I'll probably bide my time until next year and run my Kuga through the winter. If nothing has been resolved byspring then I'll look at either a Leon Cupra (new one out very soon) or the Cupra Ateca.
Has anyone got experience of driving the VAG DSG box in those cars?
Unfortunately I want the auto version as, nudging 70, I want a bit more of a relaxed drive. (If I want manual then I take the TVR out for a spin - LOL).
From information received I guess it's a production issue as it was only launched (ok to buy in Ford speak) on the 25th which is when I placed my order. That was then withdrawn on the 29th. So not enough time to establish any commercial implications....
I'll probably bide my time until next year and run my Kuga through the winter. If nothing has been resolved byspring then I'll look at either a Leon Cupra (new one out very soon) or the Cupra Ateca.
Has anyone got experience of driving the VAG DSG box in those cars?
Very useful info - thanks.
Much as I like the idea of a 340 touring it's way out of my price league and, from previous experience, I wouldn't buy a bicycle from the local BMW dealer....
With my ex-military discount I can get a Cupra estate for around £25k so that tips the balance a bit.
If I find it that bad then I'll just have to wait for the Ford to be available again (whenever that might be....)
Much as I like the idea of a 340 touring it's way out of my price league and, from previous experience, I wouldn't buy a bicycle from the local BMW dealer....
With my ex-military discount I can get a Cupra estate for around £25k so that tips the balance a bit.
If I find it that bad then I'll just have to wait for the Ford to be available again (whenever that might be....)
Good call but the Octavia is about 250bhp. I've got around 200 in my (remapped) Kuga whereas the Cupra is 300.
My Tvr has 320bhp so an estate that'll (almost) match that does appeal... My cousin gives very favourable feedback on his Superb with the TSI and dsg box. I've got a test drive with the 7-speed dsg so will see how that pans out.
Somehow I'll be surprised if Ford do actually meet their guesstimate of mid 2020 as the ST is the only vehicle using that gearbox!!
My Tvr has 320bhp so an estate that'll (almost) match that does appeal... My cousin gives very favourable feedback on his Superb with the TSI and dsg box. I've got a test drive with the 7-speed dsg so will see how that pans out.
Somehow I'll be surprised if Ford do actually meet their guesstimate of mid 2020 as the ST is the only vehicle using that gearbox!!
Had a short (escorted by salesman!!) test drive today in a Leon FR (190bhp) but with the 7-speed dsg.
Rather surprised that the salesman had to come (I'm 70 years old and have a RoSPA gold so should be 'trusted'.
Very pleasantly surprised by the drive. Smooth gear changes both in auto and manual and sport mode. Good throttle response and very easy to swap between auto and manual (I would tend to drop a couple of gears at corner entry and hold a gear until after exit....).
It was all a lot better than I anticipated. Pity the dealer was a bit rubbish (compared to my local Ford one) but I doubt if I would buy from them as I don't think they could match my military discount!!
Also a quiet and smooth ride. Now have to convince the boss and get her to choose a colour.....
Rather surprised that the salesman had to come (I'm 70 years old and have a RoSPA gold so should be 'trusted'.
Very pleasantly surprised by the drive. Smooth gear changes both in auto and manual and sport mode. Good throttle response and very easy to swap between auto and manual (I would tend to drop a couple of gears at corner entry and hold a gear until after exit....).
It was all a lot better than I anticipated. Pity the dealer was a bit rubbish (compared to my local Ford one) but I doubt if I would buy from them as I don't think they could match my military discount!!
Also a quiet and smooth ride. Now have to convince the boss and get her to choose a colour.....
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