Focus maintenance

[Hcblue99]

Hi, I've got an intension to buy a 2nd hand focus which is around 3 years old.

Wanted to get some feedback from the kind and friendly focus owner here about the car.

 

- is it expensive to maintain?

- for the 5 year warranty period, what does RM covers(labour, parts, repairs)?

- service one time by RM cost how much?

- still got warranty for a 2nd-hand car?

 

Thanks.

[Acemundo]

-don't think so. bring own oil can bring down significantly the cost

-parts only

-not too sure, but generally not too much different between authorised distributor workshops. major usually around $300, minor usually around $80-$100

-yes as long as previous owner didn't do anything to void that as well as the usual 5yr, 100,000 condition not met

[Hcblue99]

Thanks for the fast response.

Can also tell me the technical diff between a Ghia and non-Ghia model? How to know from the outside?

[Acemundo]

ghia is the earlier batch mah....quite visible.

 

the fog lamps are different liao.

 

if i not wrong the indicator lights and front grille also different.

[Pjct3]

Hi hcblue99...

 

I'll try to answer your questions...

 

- is it expensive to maintain?

What's your definition of expensive? Ther servicing usually cost between $200 - $300++ (estimated)at Regent Motor. Of course if you do your servicing outside, it'll be much cheaper. However, it'll void the warranty of Focus which 100,000 km or 5 years whichever come first.- for the 5 year warranty period. the free labour in only applicable for the first 3 servicing only.

- service one time by RM cost how much?

As above

- still got warranty for a 2nd-hand car?

As long the previous owner do not do anything tat void the warranty, i presumed it should be alright. However, you've to transfer the warranty from the previous owner to your name @ Regent Motor for a minimal fee. (hope my memory serve me right)

 

By the way, what is the price you're paying for the 3 year focus? Why dun u wait for the New Focus which will launch soon?

 

Also, please visit www.fordclubsg.org for more information.

 

Just my 2cts

[Seansene]

Technically there's no difference. Same brilliant chassis, same wheezy engine. The Ghias brought in are the pre-facelifted models, slightly different trim level and (generally) higher OMV. The facelifted ones came in late 2001/early 2002, they can be differentiated by different headlights, restyled bumpers with rubbing strips, and of course no 'Ghia' logo on the rear door pillar. See the photos below:

 

Pre-...

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and post-facelift...

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Edited May 5, 2005 by Seansene

[Hcblue99]

Reason I'm looking at pre-own is becos' i do not want to be tie down for too long.

So I prefered the one that is 80% parf.

[Hcblue99]

The post-facelift looks nicer leh......imho

[Ff2004]

You can visit the Ford Club Singapore at:

http://sclubfocus.dyndns.org/forum/

 

But currently under maintenance.

 

Whether Ghia or Comfort version....all are good and no regret.

[Blackfocus]

Hihi, just wondering...what kinda price are you looking at?

[Hcblue99]

Around 45-50k. You got lobang?

Edited May 5, 2005 by Hcblue99

[Blackfocus]

Bingo! I'm actually looking for genuine buyers for my Focus, registered June 2002, black hatchback wif full bodykit. Keen?

[Hcblue99]

Prefered a 80% parf(before 5/02) one leh

[Blackfocus]

i see...no deal then

[Silver_blade]

Thanks for the fast response.

Can also tell me the technical diff between a Ghia and non-Ghia model? How to know from the outside?

Ghia comes with better trim level and specs....therefore the higher OMV.

[Hcblue99]

Can share why are you selling?

[Roadrunner]

The earlier model omv is around 21k, the facelift model is abt. 13k.

maintenance wise is okay when it's still under warranty. problem though

many of the owner i spoke to got problem with the braking....

Former Focus Ghia owner

Edited May 5, 2005 by Roadrunner

[Hcblue99]

I went to view a focus at the west coast car mart today.

Really fit all my criteria. But when i started the engine, there's some noice coming from the engine. And the auto lock seen to go hay-wired. Really make me to have a 2nd thought