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Old 14-06-2006, 03:59 PM   #1
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Default got my new focus today! pics!

got my new 2006 lx focus hatch today, a demo model with 1300kms pure silver auto. very happy so far. would like the zetec body kit in the near future, does anyone know how much they are painted and fitted?

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Old 14-06-2006, 04:25 PM   #2
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looks great love the new series, much better styling.
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Old 14-06-2006, 04:46 PM   #3
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Have you had a previous Focus? How does it compare? Power? Ride? Access?

Me and my girl have a 2004 Zetec 2-door that we're MAYBE thinking of handballing next year for the new model, although I think the styling isn't as "pure" as the original (I personally believe the front end is a little boring), which is the only thing really holding us back (plus the lack of a 2-door model).
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Old 14-06-2006, 04:46 PM   #4
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Nice! Hope you are very happy with it, and don't have any trouble with it.
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Old 14-06-2006, 04:51 PM   #5
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first time buyer of a Focus as i did a straight swap for my 2003 XR6 Turbo. a big power difference but i wasn't using the turbo to its full capacity anyway and they use a heap of petrol even if driven sedately! very happy with the ride and handling of the focus, i drove a new corolla last week and thought what a bucket of poo with all its rattles and cheap looking interior.
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Old 14-06-2006, 05:40 PM   #6
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got my new 2006 lx focus hatch today, a demo model with 1300kms pure silver auto. very happy so far. would like the zetec body kit in the near future, does anyone know how much they are painted and fitted?
Very cute indeed! I have always liked this new styling. I wanted to get one late last year for my wife but basically they had no demonstrators and the model was too new for any to be around the used market. Tell me, is there a significant saving getting a demo like that with such minimal k's?
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Old 14-06-2006, 05:44 PM   #7
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was advertised at $26888 so i think i got a bargain as the week before i got quoted $30450 on the road for a brand new one only problem with brand new is you pay the $1495.00 dealer delivery and for what? a wash and tyre dressing?
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Old 14-06-2006, 05:50 PM   #8
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wooo what a hit with depreciation on you xr6 turbo!!! what id you pay for that originally?
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Old 14-06-2006, 06:21 PM   #9
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$30000 8 months ago but you never win with cars. i thought it was a good deal and was happy with the outcome.
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Old 14-06-2006, 07:09 PM   #10
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Nice new car mate!! they are definatly great looking cars....should look mean with the new body kit on it
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Old 14-06-2006, 07:33 PM   #11
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was advertised at $26888 so i think i got a bargain as the week before i got quoted $30450 on the road for a brand new one only problem with brand new is you pay the $1495.00 dealer delivery and for what? a wash and tyre dressing?
That's good!!!!
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Old 14-06-2006, 07:44 PM   #12
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Good looking car, can you post an interior (ie dash) shot.
I am just starting the search for a new car for my wife and this looks good so far.
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Old 14-06-2006, 10:13 PM   #13
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You didn't do to bad then with the deal. The Focus is a nice small car. My wife and I have been considering one, but was quoted $30k on road for an LX auto. For the same price we can get a Honda Accord Vti, which in my opinion is a lot of car for the money. I am still hanging out for a BF though.
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Old 15-06-2006, 06:01 AM   #14
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You didn't do to bad then with the deal. The Focus is a nice small car. My wife and I have been considering one, but was quoted $30k on road for an LX auto. For the same price we can get a Honda Accord Vti, which in my opinion is a lot of car for the money. I am still hanging out for a BF though.
the $30000 is about right but don't discount the focus as they are well made and very well appointed car.
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Old 15-06-2006, 06:24 AM   #15
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3 grand in 8 months is very good depretiation. If it wasnt the turbo you would have been strearing down the barrel of 8 plus. Focus's are a very fine bit of kit good choice.
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Old 15-06-2006, 11:04 AM   #16
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was advertised at $26888 so i think i got a bargain as the week before i got quoted $30450 on the road for a brand new one
i just paid $23290 +rego/duty for an LX manual new. $30450 os obviously full price on an auto in an expensive state for ORC.
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Old 15-06-2006, 01:09 PM   #17
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Very nice indeed mate, looks alot better than the previous model.
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