2011 Ford Focus Hatch.. is it a good buy?

[Vincent Tio]

Hi Guys! I want to get your input. I'm looking to buy a 2011 Ford focus Hatch, 1.8 engine, automatic, gas with leather seating and Back sensors. it's currently at 27,000Kms and it's being sold to me at 450k negotiable. What do you think? Good buy or should I go look elsewhere?


Thanks!

[CLAVEL3699]

450k... tawaran mo pa. Ang mahal nang parts nyan.

Pinto pa lang nyan hindi basta basta pwede pagawa kung saan saan.

[Egan101]

The 1.8L model of the previous gen Focus is not known for fuel efficiency. You'd be better off with the 2.0L gas model or the much better Focus TDCi model. The Focus TDCi is way more fuel efficient with its 2.0L turbo diesel engine, not to mention it has better performance than the petrol-powered models. Price will be around 450k-550k nowadays.

[bernard616]

Sir sa aken naman binebentahah ako nang ford 2011 2.0 tdci model. Asa 80Kms na sya actually tapos ang asking price nya is 500k.

Trusted ko naman ung owner tapos casa maintained pa. May new head unit sya na kenwood na may rear camera tapos new rims.

Good buy pa kaya sya considering 80kms na, kahit casa maintained?

[dr. d]

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Sir sa aken naman binebentahah ako nang ford 2011 2.0 tdci model. Asa 80Kms na sya actually tapos ang asking price nya is 500k.

Trusted ko naman ung owner tapos casa maintained pa. May new head unit sya na kenwood na may rear camera tapos new rims.

Good buy pa kaya sya considering 80kms na, kahit casa maintained?

IMO..
by age, ok yata.
by mileage, medyo mahal.
but why is he selling it?

[bernard616]

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IMO..
by age, ok yata.
by mileage, medyo mahal.
but why is he selling it?

Bibili kasi ung friend ko nang wrx e. hehehe, ang trade in value nya daw is 500k

[hypnos]

Bibili kasi ung friend ko nang wrx e. hehehe, ang trade in value nya daw is 500k

Make sure it isn't flooded or trashed.
Things to check:

Worn engine mounts - tdci has 3 of these, each costs 8k to replace. Clunking sound whenever you step on the throttle is evident when needs replacing.
If it has the powershift transmission, ask if he have already changed the ATF at 60k kms. Powershift uses special ATF for dual clutch gearbox which costs 2k per liter at Ford. The car uses 5liters but you need 8liters for dialysis. Erratic shifting is apparent if ATF is left dirty/unchanged.
Timing belt is a candidate for replacement at 80k kms. Could last you until 100k kms though.
Also check when he last replaced the battery as the tdci electronics heavily depend on it.

If it has 80k kms from 2011, it means the car is always driven and enjoyed, hopefully not raced.
As long as the car is religiously maintained, doesn't smoke and gets only diesel from clean pumps, then yes it is a good buy.

[dr. d]

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Bibili kasi ung friend ko nang wrx e. hehehe, ang trade in value nya daw is 500k

500K trade-in value?? a quick look at ayosdito will show you how low (or how high) the market value of that car is..
altises sell for less than that..

it seems my initial impresion may have been too optimistic..

[jasonub]

Pass ka na lang stick with the japs. Its tdci and power shift if automatic.

Dont know why they stopped the selling the tdci. But that alone is scary

[bernard616]

Make sure it isn't flooded or trashed.
Things to check:

Worn engine mounts - tdci has 3 of these, each costs 8k to replace. Clunking sound whenever you step on the throttle is evident when needs replacing.
If it has the powershift transmission, ask if he have already changed the ATF at 60k kms. Powershift uses special ATF for dual clutch gearbox which costs 2k per liter at Ford. The car uses 5liters but you need 8liters for dialysis. Erratic shifting is apparent if ATF is left dirty/unchanged.
Timing belt is a candidate for replacement at 80k kms. Could last you until 100k kms though.
Also check when he last replaced the battery as the tdci electronics heavily depend on it.

If it has 80k kms from 2011, it means the car is always driven and enjoyed, hopefully not raced.
As long as the car is religiously maintained, doesn't smoke and gets only diesel from clean pumps, then yes it is a good buy.

thank you sa input sir.
so far di naman nabaha, tapos new battery sya. ung mga atk di ko pa sure, nung last time na nakisakay ako sa kanya, wala naman syang unusual sound.

question lang, madali kaya mga parts nya, like ung mga atk, timing belt if kailangan na nang palitan?

thanks again

[hypnos]

thank you sa input sir.
so far di naman nabaha, tapos new battery sya. ung mga atk di ko pa sure, nung last time na nakisakay ako sa kanya, wala naman syang unusual sound.

question lang, madali kaya mga parts nya, like ung mga atk, timing belt if kailangan na nang palitan?

thanks again

Yup. Ford original parts are available from Banawe (Fordland,Melber,Thunder,Mazford,autorama) if you're up North.
Or from Frdmaz in Paranaque if you're from the south.

Prices are way lower than casa.

ATF alternatives are motul dctf, liquimoly dct, castrol dual transmax, volvo oil - all of which cost less than the the Ford motorcraft ATF.

[macsd]

Yup. Ford original parts are available from Banawe (Fordland,Melber,Thunder,Mazford,autorama) if you're up North.
Or from Frdmaz in Paranaque if you're from the south.

Prices are way lower than casa.

ATF alternatives are motul dctf, liquimoly dct, castrol dual transmax, volvo oil - all of which cost less than the the Ford motorcraft ATF.

Bro, wehre exactly is Frdmaz in Paranaque ?

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Yup. Ford original parts are available from Banawe (Fordland,Melber,Thunder,Mazford,autorama) if you're up North.
Or from Frdmaz in Paranaque if you're from the south.

Prices are way lower than casa.

ATF alternatives are motul dctf, liquimoly dct, castrol dual transmax, volvo oil - all of which cost less than the the Ford motorcraft ATF.

Bro, wehre exactly is Frdmaz in Paranaque ?

[hypnos]

Bro, wehre exactly is Frdmaz in Paranaque ?

Presidents avenue tahanan village BF homes.
4785105

[macsd]

Presidents avenue tahanan village BF homes.
4785105

T Y po.

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Presidents avenue tahanan village BF homes.
4785105

T Y po.

[j.santi88]

Hi po... I'm also trying to choose between:

2009 Focus S TDCI Automatic w/ 60km on the odo at P450 negotiable...

or...

2014 (2015?) Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost (The TOTL model)

I've driven a 2008 TDCI before, and I love the way it pushes you back in your seat when you floor the accelerator. Love the frugality of it as well. And I know for sure that the unit has been well maintained, flood and accident free.

On the other hand, the Fiesta Ecoboost would be brand spanking new, has pretty much all the newest toys, and will make you feel a bit like Ken Block...

So for anyone who's driven both, which offers better FC, better ride and handling, and is more fun to drive?

Much thanks in advance!

[SkyFlakes88]

Hi po... I'm also trying to choose between:

2009 Focus S TDCI Automatic w/ 60km on the odo at P450 negotiable...

or...

2014 (2015?) Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost (The TOTL model)

I've driven a 2008 TDCI before, and I love the way it pushes you back in your seat when you floor the accelerator. Love the frugality of it as well. And I know for sure that the unit has been well maintained, flood and accident free.

On the other hand, the Fiesta Ecoboost would be brand spanking new, has pretty much all the newest toys, and will make you feel a bit like Ken Block...

So for anyone who's driven both, which offers better FC, better ride and handling, and is more fun to drive?

Much thanks in advance!

Really depends on your needs. If you need more space then go for the focus. Anyway you said that its very well maintained. But a brand new car is a brand new car. Supposedly 4 to 5yrs problem free.

My choice would be the fiesta if the space is not an issue.

[bibo2463]

Really depends on your needs. If you need more space then go for the focus. Anyway you said that its very well maintained. But a brand new car is a brand new car. Supposedly 4 to 5yrs problem free.

My choice would be the fiesta if the space is not an issue.

GUYS MERON NA ba d2 nagoalit ng mags ng ford focus hatch.. hirap humanap ng kasize. 5h pcd 108 size natin eh.. ok lang ba gumamit ng wheel converter adaptors para maging pcd 114? may rubbong issues ba?

[1p4TSI]

Tsikoters, I know old thread na ito but I am also toying around of getting a second hand focus tdci given that it will be frugal and will be fun to drive just like my Volks Jetta . I'm not familiar though of the maintenance if it is ok or will be a wallet magnet. Also, how's the dual clutch reliability?

[Egan101]

Tsikoters, I know old thread na ito but I am also toying around of getting a second hand focus tdci given that it will be frugal and will be fun to drive just like my Volks Jetta . I'm not familiar though of the maintenance if it is ok or will be a wallet magnet. Also, how's the dual clutch reliability?

If you want less problems, get the 2007-2008 Focus TDCi MT models.

[1p4TSI]

If you want less problems, get the 2007-2008 Focus TDCi MT models.

Thanks for that sir. How about 2009 to 2012? What's wrong with them? Their price now are really tempting.