Well.. I've posted here on a few occasions for advice and you have all been great. However, the time has come to say bye.
My 1.8Tddi has been VERY fun to drive. For the most part, reliable, comfortable and damn fine to look at. Credit to Ford for designing a fine looking car.
However, I've had enough of rusting tailgates, squeaky fan belts, faulty link arms, paintwork that chips at the slightest stone knock.
I was offered a 50/50 resolution on the repair of the tailgate (boot). This was unsatisfactory as the car was less than 3 years old. I have personally repaired the rusting on the tailgate.
Now, at 3 years after I bought the car, the warranty is up and I feel I have to move on. So I have traded in my Focus and purchased a brand spanking new
Pure Silver Mini Cooper (1.6i 16v 115/85 PS) with Black roof including:
Kaleido Black part cloth and Leather SPORTS seats
16" Alloy Wheels (apparantly the 17's give a nasty ride) Sports Suspension Plus Dynamic Stability Control Flick a switch and I have Automatic Stability control + Traction Cruise Control, plus Stereo controls on the Cooper-S Steering Wheel Heated Mirrors and Washers Rear Spoiler Electric Panoramic Sky Roof (not just your average sun roof) Passenger and Driver seat Height adjust Front Foglights Trip Computer including: Current Speed, Average speed, current MPG, overall MPG and Remaining fuel range
- lots of other cool stuff. extra interior lights, mats etc..
Plus BMW TLC pack which provides Annual/Mileage services FREE for 5 years and 4 Year shortfall cover (if the car is written off within 4 years, I get the full value back)
And all for less than a brand new Focus 1.8Tddi 115PS
So, Best of luck all.. I is going to have some fun :o))