My old one died last week. Budget is £1500 and I need it to be economical (I do alot of motorway miles) and reliable. That's it really, nice looks, fun to drive etc would all be a bonus but the above points are the critical ones.
Size wise but not cost wise.. According to parkers, a Y reg Focus 1.6 Zetec would cost about 2500, but a Y Reg Mondeo 1.8 Zetec would be about £1600 (dealer prices) The Mondeo Zetec has more kit too
Which is exactly why you shouldn't take Parkers as the last say. My X Reg Focus Ghia cost £1800 with a year's MOT and Tax. My friends Zetec cost him £1550. He's had it for a year and a half now and has only ever changed the window wipers.
I probably shouldnt have quoted the first figure which is the dealer price, but it proves the point anyway. Same again, X reg Focus Ghia £1325 - £2040 (which ties in with yours). X reg Mondeo Ghia £1080 - £1540. Don't get me wrong, the Focus is a superb car which is exactly why it's worth more than an equivalent Mondeo - but looking at one because your budget wont stretch to a decent Mondeo isnt the best move
"If you don't want a Mondeo then the Focus will be the next one down" was with respect to him not liking it not, not being able to afford it.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...page/1&anchor=advert200939342607167&logcode=p I was wondering about this which isn't a mondeo but I would like some thoughts on.
Take a look on honestjohn.co.uk and parkers.co.uk for car feedback. I think there are probably better cars that you could buy for the money. Rgds
