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Tsunami,Aug 25 2006, 12:48 PM Wrote:I came to a point of my life where I have to decide again what vehicle I need.
Focus is one of my options, beside Proteje, Civic, Sentra, Corolla and Esteem.

Gimmie some reasons to buy a Focus.
How much should I expect to pay for something 2003 or newer with about 60k's on the dash.
zts, zx5 or wagon

thanks guys


soonamie
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Nissan Sentra;

Not a bad car but for used they are a bit more then a ford focus, Mazda 3 and Protige, the Esteem will be the cheapest, and the civic and corolla will be the most expencive two. THe Sentra is not a bad car if you can find what your looking for in one, but keep in mind they are rather dull looking if your going for the 2000-2005 model range.

Mazda 3 / Protige;

Well since Ford Owns Mazda the Protige is a dated model, but it comes with the same 2.0 engine in that of a Escort or Focus. Reliblity is quite good, but if you looking for a fully loaded model they are hard to find in a sedan form. The wagon version is a bit smaller then the Focus wagon, but it's just as quick and is a little more sporty then the sedan.

Honda Civic;

If you are looking at a Civic, get used to the Idea of everyone wanting to race you in any form of the civic. The Honda Civic is the most to buy with few to little options to show for it's price, reality is your paying more to own a Honda in name then your are for your options. Gas wise it's not bad, it's up in the 10 for having the best over all gas milage. Other then that, since everyone and their mother owns one it's little suprise not to see them all over and genereally in the same boring silver colour. It's also the most to Insure as it is so popular.

Toyota Corolla;

Again like the Civic you are paying more for the Toyota name brand they you are getting in options in the car when your looking to buy one. Over all the Corolla is a good over all buy as their relyability is better then the Honda Civic, but get used to the Dealerships blaming you for problems with the car that are beyond your control. Again like the Civic it's in the top 10 for over all good gas milage. In my honest opinion of the Corolla is it's borring as it's under powered and I can't seem to keep awake in one as a passenger.

Suzuki Esteeme;

Over all it's not a bad car, most people don't care for them, and when people think Suzuki they think Cheep, very Cheep.

Ford Focus;

Over all out of your choices this is a good one because it comes in 4 different body types, and 10 different over all packaging spread over all the body types, Relibility wise they are ranked as a good buy, not to mention that the focus has over 20 awards from 1998 ~ 2004. On avarage for a used focus in the 2003 range with the mileage you quoted don't paymore then $15,000 for one. Make sure it's up todate on all service recalls, and matanaince and if you can get it with a warntee the better you are getting out of the deal. Parts are super cheap to replace on the Focus as it's Domestic and most scrap yards have a few in their by now, and all 2000 - 2004 are inter-changeable. If you want a Sportier version of the Focus get a SE Sport or ZTS with the sports package.