SMARTLY Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 As it says really, today signed the deal that was too good to turn down. Sold: Ford Focus Titanium 1.6 diesel Mk 3 2011(11) Cherry Red pearlescent 20k miles with Appearance Pack and Convenience Pack Bought: Ford Focus Titanium Navigator X 1.0 Ecoboost 125 PS Petrol New Frozen White with Appearance Pack delivery this month Nothing wrong with the old one but it would have been three next month, so service ( plus brake fluid ), M.O.T. and four new tyres in the next six to 12 months. Called in yesterday to ask about a deal and got offered what I thought was a good one. Went in today to test drive the engine and look at the satellite navigation as it was a non-touch screen. I was OK with both. Not as much torque from the engine but as expected so just a question of re-learning the harder right foot and higher revs. in the gears. There is a facelift coming out later this year / early next year - I'm fine with that - maybe get that in two years. Only problem I had was deciding on colour. I was undecided between a flat red, the flat white and the metallic blue which is close to the Focus ST-3 blue but i decided not close enough. So couldn't decide between the white and red although earlier in the week I was set on white. I got the salesperson to check on build dates and the white was built a bit earlier so I then got them to check on the build spec. which goes down to every last detail and the decider was the white one had tyre deflation system based on the ABS sensors ( like my current one ) and the red one had them built inside the wheels on the valve stem. Now, fortunately, I had read recently that these need to be reset on a machine when puncture or tyre change. Now bearing in mind I have a set of winter wheels and tyres the valve stem system would have meant buying a set of valve stems and sensors, having them fitted to the winter wheels and each time I swapped the wheels taking it to somewhere to reset it. Well that's the way I understand it plus the risk of tyre monkeys braking them. So the white one it is. Spec. wise the car has virtually everything on it that the current one has plus: Sony DAB radio with satellite navigation reversing camera half leather 17 inch wheels heated front seats Bi-Xenon headlights LED DRL's multi-colour ambient LED lighting electric driver seat Ford SYNC with emergency assistance and voice control, (handsfree calls and control the radio by voice ) It's got privacy glass, folding mirrors, twin climate, keyless entry like the current one That's it for now - just need to wait for a delivery date and registration number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Nice , i love my white car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Wow what a move.... Nice one and the spec's read great ..... Is this your first brand new car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Is this your first brand new car? No, at least fifteen so far. Are my thoughts above correct on the deflation sensors Tony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 ABS are best and work with both summer and winter tyres..... Point to note though is the valve type doesn't need a plug-in to be re-set but they are fragile to move from wheel to wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks for that Tony, I went the right way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I think so...... I'm looking forward to some pictures of the new chariot, please don't let us down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I get it before the end of the month so some real pictures ( not ones copied from Autotrader ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 We will be waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Anything with the word Eco just puts me off. .. however, if it's got decent power and disability let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 if it's got decent power and disability let me know Well it's 125PS, I did notice that it's got a lot less torque than the diesel I have now, but I'm sure if I rev it like a petrol not a diesel it will get there. Not sure what you mean by "disability"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Sorry it's my stupid mobile phone auto correct. I tried to say "If it's got decent torque available..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Nice one, I look forward to the photos So is this a 1.0L turbo engine? How does it pull considering the weight of the focus? I'm surprised it has 17" wheels, wouldn't they make acceleration slower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 So is this a 1.0L turbo engine? How does it pull considering the weight of the focus? Yes, it's 1 litre turbo. Reports to have same oomph as a 1.6 and better mpg. Not sure if the wheels make it slower. Autotrader indicates not, but the petrol is half a second slower 0-60mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Not much in it then. How much will the VED be, dirt cheap I bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I think it's £30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 It's really a 1ltr? If that's driveable in a car that's probably fairly heavy that's quite impressive. On the tyre pressure sensors, am I right in thinking that the ones in the actual wheels will give you real time tyre pressures, while the ABS type will just inform you of a potential deflation based on wheel speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 The one litre as it has a turbo has the power to pull the car no problem, they do a 100PS one in the same car as well. Both deflation systems are real-time really as the ABS system gives you a warning immediately it detects a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Sorry I meant the ones in the wheel can give you an actual pressure reading - while the ABS ones just warn you of deflation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Oh right I understand. On the Focus both systens give you the same display apparently no pressures on the new version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Oh right I understand. On the Focus both systens give you the same display apparently no pressures on the new version. Hmm, in that case I don't understand why they have both systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Probably getting ready for the facelift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Well - due to an unenthusiastic saleslady I won't get the car until Friday. Seems she hasn't been chasing the inter dealer transfer If I had known I would have gone and collected it myself it's only 50 miles away. Been looking at paint protection systems ( trade ones that you can buy on the internet ) and I've gone for the Autoglym Lifeshine which covers glass, interior and paint. Bought it from a dealer in Scotland for less than £14 on ebay ( just the PDI kit not the free Autoglym bag and products as I have all of them ) and it's over £300 done for you and it's a genuine sealed box I've got. Just need to convince the dealer not to polish or wax the new car .......... http://www.lifeshine.com/download.asp Didn't realise the you don't need an insurance certificate to tax a new car any more it checks the insurance online. Also seems like the dealers can't claim it back any more either. All this for £20 that I had just paid to start from July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Friday isn't too long to wait I've not used the lifeshine kit before, you will have to tell us what you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I've not used the lifeshine kit before Not have I, but reviews seem good and it can't be much different to Diamondbrite / Supaguard in what it does so worth a try. And I know I can use Autoglym wash and high gloss on top without affecting the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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