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14-10-2008, 02:21 PM | #32 | ||
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I paid $26,500k on road for my Zetec manual 18 months ago. If you're buying a car in the current economic climate, I think you could do even better than that.
But if you're thinking about changing the suspension and alloys, then i'd start with a CL/LX and save a couple of k.
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14-10-2008, 05:31 PM | #33 | ||
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TDCi makes a great base for a modified Focus.
Power can be boosted on a stock car to XR5 levels, has no bodykit so that can be added on without losing money, and has all the things you need like 4 power windows, cruise, electric mirrors, leather wheel etc.
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14-10-2008, 05:56 PM | #34 | ||
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With some serious modifications, you could get the performance of the TDCI to almost match a stock XR5, but you won't actually get the same power. You could probably expect about 130 - 135 kw with a remap, bigger intercooler and cold air intake. Torque is already at XR5 levels and can be taken to around 400 nm with some mods - then you would have a pretty rapid oiler.
I had a modified Golf GT Sport TDI before buying my old XR5 back (it's a long story...) that had around 145 Kw and over 400 Nm, and let's just say I surprised a few of the guys on the XR5 cruises I went on. The in-gear acceleration was phenomenal, and it averaged 5.8L/100km the whole time I had it.... now if they could just stop them sounding like tractors... Don't get me wrong, the Zetec is a nice car, but if it was me, it wouldn't get a look in against the TDCI....
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14-10-2008, 09:11 PM | #35 | ||
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does the zetec have the same body kit as any of the other focus's??
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14-10-2008, 09:13 PM | #36 | ||
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I don't believe so...
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14-10-2008, 09:52 PM | #37 | ||
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Nope, it gets its own (just the skirts and rear lip). If you could get the Zetec for 25-26k, on-road, it'd be worth it, as long as you weren't planning to change the rims, otherwise an LT for 22k or a CL for 20 would be my pick.
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14-10-2008, 10:37 PM | #38 | ||
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but im not planning to buy new so im looking for a used focus would i still b in the same situation or should i just go with the zetec, my plans r to lower it, rims, and thats bout it for exterior wise
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14-10-2008, 10:51 PM | #39 | ||
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Hmmm, in that case I'd just keep an eye out for a good buy, and probably a Zetec or an LX. The price gap gets a lot closer for 2nd hand cars, so just look around and grab the nicest one you see that fits your budget
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14-10-2008, 11:03 PM | #40 | ||
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yer thats some good advice... thanks and yer ill b keeping an eye out
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14-10-2008, 11:19 PM | #41 | ||
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15-10-2008, 09:27 AM | #42 | |||
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Front lip and foggies as well. the kit sits slightly lower but unless you know your focui you're not gonna spot the difference... Mines a Zetec and i'm looking at getting a new kit. Already done the wheels and susspension.
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15-10-2008, 06:15 PM | #43 | |||
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