Ford Focus Club

[W210k]

Now, most of the E90 3-Series brought in by PML are from SA, and that includes the 323i and 325i too.

Not sure about the 330i though.

 

I believe the Ci coupes are still from Munich ... at least the last batches ... not sure now.

 

Interestingly, I wonder if buying a PI VW would guarantee one a German-sourced car?

I think CyberCars and VinCar may PI them from UK resellers (who in turn get their VWs from Germany).

 

CyberCars selling the 5-dr GTi at $115K only.

 

For VW servicing (other than through the AD workshop, who's eventual destiny is still uncertain), I used to patronise the very reliable and knowledgeable Servotronics workshop in Sin Ming (a breakaway team from the previous AutoGTi/MotorUltima days). So buying PI VWs is not going to be a real issue for me ... I guess.

[W210k]

But you should know that the FSI (Fuel Stratified Injection) engine runs on MINIMUM RON98 fuel

 

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Oh one other thing Miles,

 

I went back to the detailed VAG (Audi) engine options catalog and checked out the following:

 

1.6 (102 BHP)

Fuel Grade: 95 RON

Footnote: 95 RON is recommended. If not available, 91 RON may be used, but power output will be reduced slightly.

 

1.6 FSI (115 BHP)

Fuel Grade: 95 RON

 

2.0 FSI (150 BHP)

Fuel Grade: 98 RON

Footnote: 98 RON is recommended. If not available, 95 RON may be used, but power output will be reduced slightly.

 

Thus both the 1.6 engines can use 95 RON, but only the non-FSI 102 BHP engine can go down to 91 RON.

Hope that clarifies!

Edited January 7, 2007 by W210k

[Miles]

Tks!

Now it clarifies things. I stayed away from VW's FSI due to its RON98 reliant.

 

Anyway, i do know more garage who is more competent than C&C in handling servicing VW/VAG cars other than Servotronics. The last i know, they only had VAG 1551 diagnostic tools... not 1552 yet. But now i dont know.

[Miketow]

Since you guys are on the subject of place of manufacture.

 

If you wife is keen on a German-Made Hatch, she can opt for the Ford Focus MKII 3DOOR.

 

Its made in Germany.

[Miketow]

Actually I have a refreshing theory as to why you should not buy a 1.6 VW Golf if you wanna get maximum "lifestyle value" from your money.

 

Ever notice how there are as many (if not more) Golf GTis on the roads today? For every 3 Golf GTis spotted each day, I may see 1 regular base model Golf or none.

 

The very common Golf GTi with its Phat rims and kit, makes the regular Golf look so LOW RENT/Base Model in Singapore, even though you are still shelling out like 88K a piece.

 

I call it the "3 Series Effect" - when everyone owns one...it doesnt fell like a million bucks anymore

[Suede88]

sori its made in spain

[W210k]

We did look at the 3-dr Focus MkII, but was told by the RM SE that they only bring the 1.4L engine version into SG. And it is made in Spain.

 

Think that will be severely underpowered, judging from our testdrive on the 1.6L 5-dr model.

 

The SE mentioned that only the T/C'd Focus Mk II is still made in Germany.

Edited January 8, 2007 by W210k

[Miketow]

heh..actually the 5Door & 4 Door Versions are made in Spain.

 

But the base model 3 Door & Focus ST are made in Germany.

 

I know...I drive the 3 Door..and the VIN says Made in Germany.

 

Actually, its not really important where they are made from really...I believe Singapore is the only SEA market that gets the Euro made Focus, everyone else gets the Philippine made ones.

[W210k]

... makes the regular Golf look so LOW RENT/Base Model in Singapore, even though you are still shelling out like 88K a piece.

 

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Thanks Mike, for your very frank and candid opinion.

 

You may be right on that one, as we saw a parked black Golf 1.6 just yesterday and my wife commented that it somehow does not look as 'garang'.

 

Anyways, in line with what Miles had earlier suggested in this thread, she is seriously considering the Audi A3 for that 'incremental' $10K over the Golf. Get an overall better-made car, with 'higher-rent' materials used, the 4-rings emblem and most of all, made in Germany.

 

And the A3 Sportsback has a similar 'open mouth' front, similar to the Golf GTi.

[Miketow]

True, the Duratecs in our Focus are underpowered, but the 1.4L comes only in 5 speed manual, and is pretty nimble at traffic lights and with 5 speed, cruises like the 1.6 4Speed auto.

 

Then again, women dun like manuals..so the 3Dr is prob out of the question for you.

[Miketow]

Good call.

 

The Audi is undeniable "BLING BLING"!

[W210k]

You must have bought your MkII 3-dr some time back then.

Its made in Spain now ... unless the SE made an error telling me that last week

[W210k]

Then again, women dun like manuals..so the 3Dr is prob out of the question for you.

 

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Yup, you're right about that! Women just don't like manuals.

 

My wife immediately went over to the 5-dr showroom car, when she learnt that the 1.4L 3-dr Focus came only in manual tranny.

[Miles]

actually, if your wife's the only one driving it, i think the Audi A3 3door will be more garang than the sportback. Even now, my wife is still head over heels over the previous A3 3door and still blame me for not buying it.

Somehow, women has this thing for the A3.

 

the 5 door sportback was created with a new market segment in mind. it is not a hatchback because it's boot is bigger, but not as big as a stationwagon, hence they dont call it A3 Avant.... but sportback.

 

Volvo is now following the same route with its C30 (3door only). I am very sure they will also launch a V30 (similar size to the A3 sportback) to sit below the S40/V50 and above the C30, if market demand for the C30 is high enough.

 

BMW made a huge mistake with its 5 door 1 series because its too small to be practical... and those who dont need the space buy the Mini instead. So, i will not be surprised if BMW change the 1 series 5 door to a sportback like the A3 to gain sales. A 1-series sportback will be practical and definitely shift more units. And i think they might be adding a 4door (similar size to VW Jetta, Astra sedan and 4door Focus) to the 1 series lineup soon.

[Decksurgeon]

your right! ive had 2 different women stop me at traffic lights and wind down their windows to ask if if my car was for sale. one actually shouted to me "i love your car"...... wah lau embarassing. what does your wife drive btw?

[Miles]

I know what you mean.... one of the 2 could be my wife

 

She drives the latio now coz it has the closest feel to a continental car.

She actually likes the Swift, but complain steering too light during test drive and totally shove the idea.

 

All her fault. there was a 18month old A3 mk1 1.8T Auto going for $73k .... i ask her to go for it, but she was apprehensive about driving a turbo.

 

So end up with the latio, which she likes the feel but not the looks. like a gigolo. hahahah!

[Black_mamba]

Sorry guys for stealing this thread. But searched before posting this. Took my mark 2 to NS highway. Managed to hit 180 but could nt push any further. Even after releasing the gas and pushing it to the floor. The funny thing is that rpm reached 600o plus but the car did nt go pass 180.

 

Any one x perienced this?

 

Cheers mates

[Madsumm]

I belief max speed is at 180kmh for Focus 1.6L.

Its speed limited as well.

Rgds