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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Hi All,
Well after a magical 5 months of ownership, I am forced to sell my FULLY optioned FOCUS TDCI. I can honestly say this has been the best car I have ever driven, its still a baby - only just about to take it up for the 15,000 km service. I got a new job, company car is part of the package so unfortunately it looks like im going to be stuck with a grandpa car for the next year or two :( http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=5505951 I am seriously considering disregarding the component of my new salary package with the company lease and just keeping the focus - it really has been a sensational car. Any thoughts? |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
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Why not keep both then?
Less wear on the Focus and you can leave the grandpa car home when you want to.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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$$$$ thats why - i cant justify having so much cash invested in the car if im never going to drive it, petrol is free with the other car :(
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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I don't think I'd be able to do it, I love my grunty little oiler.
The car looks in mint condition, is there no way the company can cover the costs of your current car instead? Most company cars are fridges on wheels.. unless it's a good one?
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Can't you get a deal wher you get a travel allowence / deal in lue of the company car ? ie you run your own car and are compensated accordingly.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I'd hang onto the Focus for atleast a month or two just in case the new job goes pearshaped.
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 126
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So whats your company car ?
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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I got a Super Pursuit ute that sits in the shed all week while i drive my grandpa work car around... lol
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Melbourne northern suburbs
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Will they let you take the value of the car and related expenses in salary. Would mean you would be paying your full tax rate on the money but than you get to make a full claim back on your tax. Worked well for me a few years ago.
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#11 | ||
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Hey guys,
Unfortunately no such luck. Its a role with an automotive company (not ford), and the car is whatever I choose, up to a certain value. Still not sure what it will be, but yeah unfortunately there is no way I can package my existing vehicle :( they wont listen to reason. I thought of selling it after a month or two, but i risk loosing more value on it - such a shame - its such a sweeeet car. Im like the poster boy for ford diesels, i tell everyone I meet how good my car is lol ![]() |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Thought a TDCI Focus was a grandpa car?
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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here i was thinking and expecting some one to have ran a stop sign and taken your car out orsomethign.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Posts: 4,352
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I had exactly the same scenario 9 months ago - except my job is with Ford :o) Sold my Focus Zetec that I loved dearly to photn ^^^^ and got an XR8 with free fuel. Wanted so desperately to keep it but couldn't justify it. Honestly prefer the Zetec to the XR8 too as a driver's car and a city car, although XR8 chews highway miles. I've now got a manual BF II XR6 which is much nicer than the XR8 for my driving style and love of twisty roads.
In the end you'll be better off with that cash earning 8% interest in a savings account for a house, or paying for a holiday, or buying something you really need. Mine's earning interest for a house one day and the car's in a good home being loved and driven every day by its new owner, who's ALMOST as passionate as me!
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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will see if i get any good offers on the car, im not going to sell it for a bargain - its in bloody mint condition and fully optioned.
Going to miss my set of wheels :( |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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As others have said, I too would sell the car. If my car wasn't a requirement for work (i.e. if I worked in the city) I too would be selling my car. It's just not worth it. Think about the costs you'll save within a year - it more than makes up for it! Plus, after your 2 year stint in a company car, you might be able to get back into a better diesel (Um, Golf GT Sport TDI maybe?) Hell, you might even be closer now to getting a house...
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Yeah I know - its really sad, honestly in my life this has been the first car (out of 5 of them) that I have ever been actually proud to own and drive.
I will find an owner who will love it and look after the car as much as I have, the sales process will be more of an "interview process" i think lol ![]() |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 43
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Hi all,
Still need to sell my ride :( Unfortunately I have had very little interest in the car. Anybody know anyone who is in the market for an as new diesel? I have even dropped the price... cheers chris |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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unfortunately im not in qld :(
cars are about 700 to transport between states, but unfortunately its not really worth it for you to do that... |
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Sell me a TDCi!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Perth
Posts: 9
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You have a PM.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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how did you end up going with the sale? Mine is due for sale in august and am wondering what sort of resale I should expect. Cheers.
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#28 | ||
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 43
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still up for sale...
price dropped to $24700...come on people!!! its practically brand new with 4.5 years warranty left! |
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Sell me a TDCi!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Perth
Posts: 9
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Ive told you! Drop it to 20k ill fly over and pick it up from your door step! haha!
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