Hi all, got a coupla queries someone can hopefully help me with.
Am on the look out for a facelift Zetec S TDCi to replace my aging Mk1 TD. was passing a local Ford dealer today, popped in on the off chance, and b*gger me they had 3 of the blighters, all within budget :woot: , an 04 plate in Platinum silver and 2 x 53 plates, both in Nocturno (is that right?) blue, which is the colour I ideally want.
First question - the salesman told me that there are some Zetec S on the go which show as Ghia on the log book - says that they have taken a few up as Ford direct cars and had this, and in fact the one that I test drove was logged as a Ghia. Anyone else seen this? Have to admit it made me a bit wary..... Was also a bit wary as it had a towbar fitted, and the salesman told me that the previous owner used it to tow a caravan. When I drove it, the clutch seemed to bite really low, is this normal or a sign that towing the van has knackered the clutch?
Second question - price. It was a 53 plate hatch, Ford Direct plus one local owner since Sep 04. Specced up, had Xenon lights, the multispoked alloys rather than the 5 spoke (althought I actually prefer the 5 spoke), rear parking sensors (or is this standard?). Miles were 25k. Was on the forecourt at 8995, for a straight deal I was offered it for 8500 with a three year parts and labour warranty, and three years recovery. Does this seem about right? It's exactly the spec and colour that I want, but at the same time, I'm not going to pay through the nose for it.
There was a second one in the same colour sitting alongside it on the forecourt, same age, but a 4 door. it had done 57k, but was a grand cheaper. I know that these engines go on forever, but I do a bit of miles, and intend keeping the car for a good few years, so I'd rather pay a bit more and get lower miles given the option.
Am on the look out for a facelift Zetec S TDCi to replace my aging Mk1 TD. was passing a local Ford dealer today, popped in on the off chance, and b*gger me they had 3 of the blighters, all within budget :woot: , an 04 plate in Platinum silver and 2 x 53 plates, both in Nocturno (is that right?) blue, which is the colour I ideally want.
First question - the salesman told me that there are some Zetec S on the go which show as Ghia on the log book - says that they have taken a few up as Ford direct cars and had this, and in fact the one that I test drove was logged as a Ghia. Anyone else seen this? Have to admit it made me a bit wary..... Was also a bit wary as it had a towbar fitted, and the salesman told me that the previous owner used it to tow a caravan. When I drove it, the clutch seemed to bite really low, is this normal or a sign that towing the van has knackered the clutch?
Second question - price. It was a 53 plate hatch, Ford Direct plus one local owner since Sep 04. Specced up, had Xenon lights, the multispoked alloys rather than the 5 spoke (althought I actually prefer the 5 spoke), rear parking sensors (or is this standard?). Miles were 25k. Was on the forecourt at 8995, for a straight deal I was offered it for 8500 with a three year parts and labour warranty, and three years recovery. Does this seem about right? It's exactly the spec and colour that I want, but at the same time, I'm not going to pay through the nose for it.
There was a second one in the same colour sitting alongside it on the forecourt, same age, but a 4 door. it had done 57k, but was a grand cheaper. I know that these engines go on forever, but I do a bit of miles, and intend keeping the car for a good few years, so I'd rather pay a bit more and get lower miles given the option.
