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September 15th, 2017 11:39 AM #61
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September 15th, 2017 01:03 PM #62
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September 15th, 2017 01:16 PM #63
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September 15th, 2017 01:21 PM #64
It depends on the engine and tranny option for the Focus. Those models with MT trannies are not as problematic as those with the Powershift DCT tranny. The gas models with the traditional AT tranny are less worrisome also. For those Focus with Powershift DCT trannies, a few did have catastrophic tranny failures but a lot of them are still running on the road. From a maintenance perspective, it just happens that only a few local mechanics are well-schooled in fixing DCT trannies since it is not a common option for Asian cars. DCT or DSG is more common with Euro cars. As we all know, Ford cars are designed in Europe while their SUVs and trucks are designed in the US or Australia.
If you prefer MT and a diesel, a Focus TDCI MT is a good bargain for used car buyers.
Now, if you prefer something Japanese, you can never go wrong with a Civic or Altis. They are still not free of issues (like the engine support issue with the Civic FD) but the ease of maintenance is a plus for them. If you want something cheaper, a Sentra N16 or Mazda3 will be worth considering since their resale value is lower than the Civic or Altis.
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September 15th, 2017 01:23 PM #65As the owner of an 11 year old FD 1.8 AT that is still seeing use 3-7 days a week:
Repair history namin:
1. Engine Support (1 of the 3) die every 3-4 years.
2. Starter motor rebuilt
3. Rear Wheel bearing replaced
4. Front shock absorbers replaced
5. Power steering high pressure hoses replaced
6. AC Pulley making a weird sound at present -- sabi ni speedyfix hindi pa raw kailangan palitan until the AC loses its temperature
7. Window motors needed a little fixing
Recommendations for FDs will be in this order assuming automatic hanap mo: 2.0S-L 2007-2008 OR 1.8S 2009-2012, 2.0S 2009-2012, 1.8S 2006-2008
For a Corolla of the same age:
1.6L ZZ engine tends to sludge up.
You may want to find a 1ZR engine (Corolla 10th gen facelift) 1.6G/V
Recommendations: 2009-2011 1.6V / 2.0, 2007-2008 1.8V (medyo rare), all others
Get the V variant if maliit yung price diff vs the G variants
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September 15th, 2017 01:45 PM #66
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September 15th, 2017 01:46 PM #67this is the sort of thing that's making me hesitate in getting a FORD
eh kung ecosport m/t kaya?
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September 15th, 2017 01:49 PM #68
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September 15th, 2017 01:56 PM #69
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September 15th, 2017 01:58 PM #70
suzuki #2... kahit malayo... heh heh.
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