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 Ford Focus Owner/ Fan Club, Go Further

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jwrx
post Apr 21 2013, 03:53 PM

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QUOTE(lonewolf @ Apr 16 2013, 11:48 AM)
2012...giving 6-7k disc..
2013...giving 1k - 2k disc...

try check other dealers...
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there are still 2012 fofo available? didnt know that... which dealer? thks, i give a call.

2013 Golf TSI is a superb car. Brilliant media system, top notch interior fit and finish, smooth TSI engine coupled with silky smooth DSG changes.

But frankly, its not worth RM35k more then a Sport+ Focus. The focus wins with much larger boot, arguably better looking, nicer selection of colours, and alot higher spec level.

Im looking for a car to replace my 2009 FoFo. The cars in my test list were

Subaru XV
CX-5
Ford Focus
Golf TSI

After testing all, the 2013 Fofo is still no.1 choice, only 1 car left to test, the upcoming Ford Kuga, once thats tested it will just be a choice between Kuga or Focus biggrin.gif
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post Apr 21 2013, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(guilt79 @ Apr 21 2013, 04:15 PM)
I thought cx 5 and Xvis much better car?

XV is very very low spec. manual seats, no leather, 3 airbags only, no xenons etc

CX5 very long waiting list, and also to us, not worth 30k more then the focus.
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post Apr 21 2013, 06:56 PM

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QUOTE(fact3 @ Apr 21 2013, 06:44 PM)
wow,

im impressed, just impressed that Ford Focus could actually win against full spec Golf TSi which is worlds car of the year eventhough it is just personal opinion. not to mention ford focus in our market have been stripped off much of the spec enjoyed by other region.

but i must agree rm35k does not justify all the things that golf have over focus.
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sorry bro your info is wrong, the fofo here is actually very well speced, especially the + models. Golf is world car, but focus is Europes best selling car. Btw, i previously owned a GTI mk5 and Scirocco. So i have owned both VW and Ford, so im not biased either way biggrin.gif
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post Apr 22 2013, 07:29 AM

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QUOTE(guilt79 @ Apr 22 2013, 12:07 AM)
If I'm to get focus, will be either in June or July.

Is there a new focus coming? Facelift or something?
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no, not for another 1-2 years at least
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post Jun 9 2013, 12:46 PM

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Sorry off topic abit.

Wife and I tested the Kuga over the weekend, i wasnt planning to book it, but my wife had super big smile after the test drive, she loved it, so we put down a booking fro Black Kuga.

So, it means our Ford Focus Sport 2.0 is up for sale. I checked oto/mudah, and its strange that every unit for sale is the Ghia Sedan...please pm me if you are interested, specs below

2010 reg white 2.0 ford focus sport - 63k
- 46k km, we just sent to ford last month for full service (cos its free under the service plan) new wipers, oil/oil filter, sparkplugs, brakepads etc. all 4 tires brand new also, only changed last month(wasnt expecting to book new car so soon), new road tax (march)

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post Jun 10 2013, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(dynames07 @ Jun 10 2013, 11:58 AM)
just booked the car yesterday at trio mantap taman midah.. said can get car in 2 weeks. excited already!

titanium+.. want red colour but SA not sure about the queue.. so maybe will settle for white.
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i think its worth waiting for the red, its the BEST looking focus colour in my mind
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post Jun 10 2013, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(nitros06 @ Jun 10 2013, 12:44 PM)
Hi,

i'm in the middle of booking focus but really confused to go for sport or sport+.. do you guys thinks its worth 13k difference for sport+?or i just get sport only?

thanks in advance!
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the additonal items you get is worth more then 13k.

the really worth it addition is

Curtain airbags - might save your life
active stop - will save you RM$$$ if it prevents a accident
xenons - i cant imagine buying a car in 2013 that doesnt come with xenons
front parking sensor - again will save u Rm$$ if it helps prevent accident when parking

a few more things..but i dont think as important...my opinion is if you can afford it, then def get the +
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post Jun 28 2013, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(lowkl @ Jun 26 2013, 12:45 AM)
My humble opinion on the issue of the FoFo's "bad" resale value:

- firstly, all cars depreciate in value over time.
- I estimate (based on 4-7 year-old cars as listed on online car markets) that the FoFo is selling at between RM10K (most optimistic) to RM20K (worst case) less value compared to the purported market leaders of the same class and the same age (Toyota Altis/Honda Civic).
- You also have to factor in the fact that for 2 liter variants, Toyota/Honda is actually priced about RM10K more than FoFo. So there's a bit of additional cost-of-funds to consider.
- Furthermore, if you are talking about the new FoFo, you get 3 years maintenance free.... that's worth let's say RM3K?
- Taking all of the above into account, the additional "cost" of choosing a FoFo is something like (on average)RM15K "paid" over 5-7 years. That works out to be RM2K to RM3K extra cost per year.... effectively less than a pack of cigarettes per day (a common amount for many smokers).

Now... in my personal view, the additional joy that I get from driving a car that makes me happy for the 2-3 hours a day I am stuck in it EASILY is worth more than a pack of smokes! Let's see.... I get:
- a higher performance car
- better handling
- turns heads (it is more unique and rare than luxury cars like Merc S-Classes or BMW 7-Series! In Malaysia, those are a dime a dozen!)
- TRUE JOY

SO....when you look at it this way..... is the additional cost so unreasonable?
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also want to add non tangible benefits.
- much less chance of carjack/stolen vs Honda/toyota
- lower downpayment and monthly installment
- easier to find your car in carpark haha

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