QUOTE(darknessroze @ Jul 28 2012, 04:24 PM)
Dear all,
It has been quite some time reading the FOCUS / Toyota thread, and keep repeating the same until feel like to vomit.. huhu to much information i guess,
from nerdy (zero knowledge about cars)..
Now im using persona, thinking of buying one big bike (dont ask me how much i've read forum / thread about big bike, now thinking back also make me want to vomit again), the price est. RM80k,
My lovely wife (and on behalf of my 2 years little son) manage to convince me not to buy SBK.
"abg beli moto besar, abg enjoy sorang2, syg takut nak naik, abg beli la kereta yg sporty with performance dlm budget yg sama"
budget means
persona (30k) + SBK (80k) = 120k value of car.
so with 120k i have to find good candidate. (one car only as my wife fulltime housewife),
1) new civic .. nahh cant extinguish my SBK craving,
2) new CRZ .. design superb.. unlikely passenger back seat are not for human being. (im not that rich can afford another family car)
3) Used Caldina / Mark X .. hmm.. design no need to speak as im more tempted to performance.. this both car are good torquey but as im not good with so car-mechanic-knowledge.. if got good one im lucky, if got bad one, i die lor.. with that amount of money buying a 2nd car of coz will invite aunty-aunty , makcik makcik, mak mak membebel.. haha.. of coz they will suggest camry or mpv / suv as more suitable for family.. hehe
4) Ford FOCUS 2.0 Tdci ... Performance (from this thread .. means is good right?).. have some torque oso.
5) used Mazda RX8... love it until read about the FC & maintenance (even ready like studying 'rotary' engine).. deng!!
hmmmm.. i supposed to ask question but from my writing im giving my self an answer ?.. amazing !..
but anyhow.. any comments dear friends. thanks a lot.
TDCi currently cost RM128,888 if im not mistaken.
A superbly well designed car for good handling and powerful engine with 300Nm of torque. Fuel efficiency is great; averaged at around 8L/100km.
Car boot is big enough for family use. Rear seat has airCond blower.
I would go for Focus TDCi in this case.
QUOTE(tunasandwich @ Jul 29 2012, 12:34 PM)
Hi All,
Am considering the new Ford Focus. But really dont know much SDAC Ford malaysia. Hope u guys can help me with a few question:
1. Are there many places to service ford cars? Official and non officials (after warranty) ones?
2. Are the parts still scarce and expensive? Are there many after market or OEM or potong parts available?
3. Why the second hand value so teruk? I understand it wont be honda or toyota like, but it seems a lot worse than mazda or peugeot. Checked mudah and its almost 40k depreciation in 2 years for the focus. I like Ford cars a lot but thats really a lot more than i can swallow.
4. How would you forsee the new focus be in terms of parts and resale value? I guess these are my biggest concerns...
I would be super grateful if you could share what you know bout the questions above...
Many many thanks in advance.....
Here's what i can say about your questions:
1. there are quite some service centres around Malaysia:
http://www.servicecenter.com.my/ford-service-centre-list2. Actually the parts is not that premium as what others thought; except few things like absorbers which is RM600 per piece. Of course, its slightly higher than Japs but the parts does really last. You pay for what you get. OEM part for Ford is quite rare as its not a widely demanded as those Japs and Protons. Potong parts also quite rare. But we at FOCM has lobangs for all this stuff. You may refer to our specific technician.
3. As mentioned above, Ford is quite a cold brand locally; hence don't expect good resale value for it. If you concern about the resale value, consider to buy a used unit as first owner will take the maximum value damage in the first place. =)
4. Same as third answer above. But i do believe the resell value would be better in the next 2 years as Ford is picking up in the local market.
Hope my explanation helps.
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