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Lots of Ford Foci - What do you think?

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  • #2
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,794 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...being auto's, almost assuredly ex-rental fleet (Budget/Avis etc).

    Quite apart from the usual stuff, brakes/shocks etc., evidence of small knocks.....yanks tend to bump things......:)..............

    Being auto has at least one big advantage: you know they didn't get a chance to wreck the clutch/drive the bollox of it.........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #3
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Registed together they could be fleet. Confirm history and get it checked out by a decent mechanic if you're interested


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,794 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ....btw, ex-fleet can be a good thing. Most have fsh, so don't let that put you off.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #5
    lifer_sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 890 ✭✭✭lifer_sean


    Lots of WX reg auto focii at RightPriceCars can only mean one thing ... ex Hertz. Boland's have the Hertz franchise for Ireland, and where are they based ... Wexford.

    No other fleet other than a car hire fleet would have that many automatics.


  • #6
    Small Change
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭Small Change


    Thanks for the replies guys

    Appreciate it


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  • #7
    niceirishfella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭niceirishfella


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ....btw, ex-fleet can be a good thing. Most have fsh, so don't let that put you off.

    can be a very bad thing as a matter of fact, cars sometimes never get the chance to get into a service bay between rentals - more often they get a "lick and a promise" and are out the door again making money.
    OP - take it from someone ex-trade and ex-rental biz, Never buy a used rental - I would'nt.:o


  • #8
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,297 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    LX trim is very basic, I'd be aiming for at least a higher spec Zetec or Ghia for the same money:

    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200938195224919
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200939195293249
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200941195458916
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200937195189504

    I'd say a Focus Ghia auto might be a bit easier to sell on down the road too than a bog standard LX.


  • #9
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,699 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Deffo ex. Hertz rentals being WX reg. Head office for Ireland is in Ferrybank.
    Surprised you can't see the little yellow "1" in the rear window - that's usually left on for some reason.

    OP - they are truly horrible to drive, if you need an auto try to find something from VW/Skoda/Seat with the DSG box.

    I brought an 06 Focus Auto back from a customer in Drogheda and it's slow and jerky. The only benefit was it looked like a Garda car so people got out of my way on the motorway.


  • #10
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    They are indeed ex-Hertz vehicles, just checked it out now. ;)

    Being auto, you dont have to worry about fat yanks burning the clutches out, BUT they are liable to have some body work done at one stage in their life. New doors, bumpers, etc. Nothing major, but look out for panels that are out of line, as some of the jobs carried out tend to be cheap.


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