I've been looking at getting my first car, and have changed my mind between various cars, before thinking that a early model focus would be a good compromise between looks, performance, purchase cost and insurance price. I've been looking at this one: 1999 FORD FOCUS 2.0 Ghia 5dr Hatchback Manual, Metallic Blue. AirCon, Alloys, 6CD changer, Heated windscreen, Body coloured bumpers, airbag, central locking, 117k, 9 months MOT, only 2 owners, Unplanned Sale!. £1,995. for quick sale Does this look ok? Are there any issues to look out for with a focus, especially one with this kind of age/milage?
Ford build quality is pretty good these days, my gran's had 3 focus' (foci?) now, and not a single one has broken down since they came out. Usual things when you go to inspect a car really, check that all the electrics work, take it for a drive, make sure there's no knocking, smoke, rattle, things like that.
