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Kawan

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Hi, i currently drive a honda civic ( 4 yrs + ), and is very much interested in getting the new Ford Focus 2005 Sedan (76.9K basic) with full bodykit, 17" low profile tyre, rim etc (another 5K). My honda civic is registered in March 2001 (manufactured in 2000), well maintained (full service by Honda according to schedule), with leather seat/sports rim. The trade in value given is only 45K.

 

Comments, suggestions relating to the above will be much appreciated before i made a decision by this weekend.

 

Also, how much "discount" you think i can bargain for the purchase of Ford Focus? What color would you recommend? Would you think the 17" tyre/rim would affect much on the performance of the car?

 

http://www.fordfocus.com.sg/

http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/focus/ind...?section=COLORS

http://www.forddesktops.com/browse.asp?f=focus

 

Thanks.

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Aspri

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IMHO, one is better off waiting for a bit longer for the price to drop as the launch price is rather high. Of course, that is unless one can wait. Any real reason for the hurry?

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Kawan

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Thanks ASPRI ... sometimes i do buy things on impulse, and this could be one of the times.

 

For reasons, i could think of the following:

1. My next Honda servicing, road tax is coming soon in 2 to 3 months - hope to avoid that

2. My Honda is coming to 5 years, i understand that it is better to sell off before 5 years due to "export" restriction for the 2nd hand car dealer.

3. The maintenance of my Honda is going up since it is getting older

4. I like to drive new car again :-)

5. I don't want to spend too much by getting a 2.0 (or above) car, and i don't like the look of other 1.6 cars

 

Let me think about it .. further comments are welcomed.

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Aspri

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Like that boh pian liao loh although I think reason 4 is the most likely swaying factor. laugh.gif

 

Perhaps you would also like to consider the Astra and Megane which are similar in pricing as well?

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Wheel4

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IMHO, think the price is abit high .. Spec are not consistent, wonder whats the reason for a GHIA model to have a rear drum brakes while the rest are having 4 brake disc ? [:/]

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Lawrenceloy

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Hey Kawan...it would be a good choice.

 

Black is cool.. [thumbsup]

 

I'm also keen on the sedan but would want to wait for the Ghia version.

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Mojoe

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a few of us suspect that we could be getting stock from here and there.. stock which other countries have excess of... sweatdrop.giftongue.gif

 

so it'll probably be good to wait awhile first thumbsup.gif .. who knows, we might even get the Ti-VCT engine one later on.. 115bhp compared to Duratec's 100bhp unsure.gif

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Mojoe

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the new Ford Focus 2005 Sedan (76.9K basic) with full bodykit, 17" low profile tyre, rim etc (another 5K)

 

 

just curious what that 5k consists of:

 

1) bodykit

2) 17" rim and tyres (what rims is RM giving? btw)

???

 

may be better to get some of those stuff outside tongue.gif

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Plinius

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hi,

 

have you test drive the new Focus? to me it is a lil underpowered, and you have been driving the Civic for the past 4 yrs, i'm not too sure would u be okay with the lost of power?

 

just my 2 cents worth of view..

 

cheers....

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Kawan

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Having driven Honda Civic for 4 years, i must say the engine is really good and powerful. Nevertheless, i am sick of the look of Civic (both inside and outside) ... i don't think can wait till next year for the new Civic.

 

I have test drive the new Focus for short distance, not too bad. Perhaps a longer test drive and faster speed on the expressway would tell me more.

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Kawan

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The additional 5+ K is for:

 

Full body kit - 2000

Reverse sensor - 100

17" allow rims (Ford, i think) - 600

17" low profile typres (Dunlop) - 500

Huper Optik Solar Film - 500

Body moulding body colour respray - 250 (like that also charge!)

Black Housing headlights - 300

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Mojoe

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wah...

 

ask them to throw in the reverse sensor free at least!! sweatdrop.gifsweatdrop.gif what are the freebies that they are offering?

 

total 1.1k for as for rims and typres? may be better to pay a bit more and get from the rims from outside if you don't know what rims they are giving..

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