wife's bought a car

macafee2 · 17th July 2018, 17:28

The wife went out this morning and came home to tell me she has put a £100 deposit on a 2nd hand car. Refundable if on test drive we walk away.

Ford Focus in deep impact. This is to replace our 52 plate Honda Accord 2L SE Executive. Due to the length of time we keep cars, this will pay for itself
in savings of fuel and tax.

Although our Accord is worth may be £300 at most I treat it as a car that's worth what we paid for it years ago, double locked, parked at far end of car park, not thrashed, fluids checked.

It was on web site for just 2 hours. 12 months warranty, some cars coming with only the legal requirement, 3 months.

She went to look at another car, saw a blue one next to it and did not even bother to look inside... she decided she wanted Blue.

should get it in a couple of weeks as there is a scuff on the front bumper so its going to a body shop. Looking at Focus mot histories they seem to go through their brakes quite quickly, this has an advisory for pitted discs so she has asked for discs and pad to be changed.

Lots of mod cons but I don't think it is going to make me feel good driving it as my 75 does

macafee2

Outlaw 41 · 19th July 2018, 11:05

Its certainly smaller than your 75 and not has comfortable . But on the plus side it will be easier to park. Best of luck with your new toy , have fun

Ennine · 19th July 2018, 17:33

The Focus is no better or worse than the 75, the thing to remember is, it's different and that difference can be enjoyed. The Focus is a fun car to drive and I suspect that most of the pad wear you see reported is too much right foot on the fast pedal followed by the need to brake. Poor driving standards in a car that likes to be thrown around. I had a 52 plate diesel Focus estate that was a great car. I moved to the Skoda Superb from the 75 and it had all the toys and the comfort but to be honest, I am finding the Focus much more fun to drive.

MSS · 19th July 2018, 18:05

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Originally Posted by Ennine

The Focus is no better or worse than the 75, the thing to remember is, it's different and that difference can be enjoyed. The Focus is a fun car to drive and I suspect that most of the pad wear you see reported is too much right foot on the fast pedal followed by the need to brake. Poor driving standards in a car that likes to be thrown around. I had a 52 plate diesel Focus estate that was a great car. I moved to the Skoda Superb from the 75 and it had all the toys and the comfort but to be honest, I am finding the Focus much more fun to drive.

An excellent post. Most cars can be enjoyed a lot ith a change in driving style to match the car.

macafee2 · 19th July 2018, 18:50

it will be a town car with few long runs +25 miles. The 75 will remain the distance car.
I just hope the Focus is reliable.

macafee2

17th July 2018, 17:28	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	wife's bought a car The wife went out this morning and came home to tell me she has put a £100 deposit on a 2nd hand car. Refundable if on test drive we walk away. Ford Focus in deep impact. This is to replace our 52 plate Honda Accord 2L SE Executive. Due to the length of time we keep cars, this will pay for itself in savings of fuel and tax. Although our Accord is worth may be £300 at most I treat it as a car that's worth what we paid for it years ago, double locked, parked at far end of car park, not thrashed, fluids checked. It was on web site for just 2 hours. 12 months warranty, some cars coming with only the legal requirement, 3 months. She went to look at another car, saw a blue one next to it and did not even bother to look inside... she decided she wanted Blue. should get it in a couple of weeks as there is a scuff on the front bumper so its going to a body shop. Looking at Focus mot histories they seem to go through their brakes quite quickly, this has an advisory for pitted discs so she has asked for discs and pad to be changed. Lots of mod cons but I don't think it is going to make me feel good driving it as my 75 does macafee2

19th July 2018, 17:33	#3
Ennine Posted a thing or two Ford Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Portmahomack Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 545 Thanked 317 Times in 193 Posts	The Focus is no better or worse than the 75, the thing to remember is, it's different and that difference can be enjoyed. The Focus is a fun car to drive and I suspect that most of the pad wear you see reported is too much right foot on the fast pedal followed by the need to brake. Poor driving standards in a car that likes to be thrown around. I had a 52 plate diesel Focus estate that was a great car. I moved to the Skoda Superb from the 75 and it had all the toys and the comfort but to be honest, I am finding the Focus much more fun to drive. __________________ Ni9e How to: Replace touch screen Navall II [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Ennine; 19th July 2018 at 17:35..

19th July 2018, 11:05	#2
Outlaw 41 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: May 2018 Location: Blackwood Posts: 315 Thanks: 244 Thanked 125 Times in 83 Posts	Its certainly smaller than your 75 and not has comfortable . But on the plus side it will be easier to park. Best of luck with your new toy , have fun

19th July 2018, 18:50	#5
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	it will be a town car with few long runs +25 miles. The 75 will remain the distance car. I just hope the Focus is reliable. macafee2