Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!!

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Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 04:04 (permalink)

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Ok so after looking at nicer stuff like celica's and Golf gti's etc ive narrowed my search for a replacement 2nd car to a Mk1 Focus or a Mk5 Astra. ( slightly more sensible for a 2nd car... lol )

The Focus is a 1.6 Zetec, 04 reg, 3 dr, 70,000 miles etc for £2k
The Astra is a 1.6 Club, 54 reg, 5 dr, 70,000 miles etc for £2k also. ( both tidy, service history etc.)

Both are the same cost insurance wise and fuel, tax costs etc more or less the same.

Ive had a focus and had no trouble with it so that goes in its favour, but being a Mk1 they do look dated now. The astra being a Mk5 looks a little more 'modern' but its an ugly thing IMO... lol

so, which one is the better buy ?

It is a 2nd car, not my 'nice' car, just to and from work and gym etc etc... relaibility, practicality and lower running costs are the key.

What do we think M/T ?

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Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 04:11 (permalink)

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Unless you need the 5 doors, I'd go for the Focus. For what it is they are quite nice to drive and have a good rep cost wise.

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Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 07:24 (permalink)

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I dont think there is much to choose between them mate, both the same car really. If it was me i would be looking for a Seat Ibiza at the same kind of money - difference being your getting a bit of cheap german engineered car that IMO would be more reliable and have more longevity.

so neither would be my first option, followed by the one you prefer the colour/look of as my second as they are such similar motors.

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PartyBoy Total Posts : 26459 Reward points : 8170 Joined: 14/01/2003 Location: The North, UK Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 07:42 (permalink) [This post was marked as helpful] Focus for me. (and I'm more or less lifelong vauxhall)
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Bookerman Total Posts : 3229 Reward points : 8855 Joined: 10/02/2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 09:08 (permalink) [This post was marked as helpful] Focus every time, purely because I've had 2 Astra's and they were terrible. Preferably I'd go for a Seat in that range. "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell
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Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 09:20 (permalink)

Cheers guys,

certainly dont need 5 doors, will only be me in it 95% of the time and i prefer the look of 3 door cars tbf.

Hmmmm seat, not considered one tbh mate. I will have a look to see if there are any local worth a look at. TBH, ive just about had my fill of looking at cars these last couple of weeks... lol
Ok, i know its not a great deal of money but im proper pi55ed off at dealers who advertise these 'beautiful motors' and when you get there for a look at em they are rough sheds.

Car dealers....

The above 2 are bothe clean and genuine cars so im just about done looking now.

Focus i have had was super reliable and gave me no trouble whatsoever, i had a 6 mth old vectra a couple of years ago and was a pain in the arse tbh...

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Big D Total Posts : 9277 Reward points : 8252 Joined: 03/05/2002 Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 10:29 (permalink) [This post was marked as helpful] Would also go for the focus. I have an 8 astra but just don't trust vauxhalls like I would the focus.
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Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 12:58 (permalink)

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Go for the Focus - friends all seem to get rid of the Astras and also say thay are juicier and less reliable than Vauxhalls of old, especially compared to the Focus. I had a Mk1 and thought it was a great car.

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Lardgainer Total Posts : 686 Reward points : 7676 Joined: 18/03/2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 13:09 (permalink) [This post was marked as helpful] Ford Focus Mk1 group hug . I've had a 51 reg for 9 years and it's been good so far. This above all: to thine own self be true
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odog Total Posts : 7263 Reward points : 5194 Joined: 30/10/2006 Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 13:37 (permalink) [This post was marked as helpful] my brohters got a nice focus for sale ill ask him how much thing sits low milage too about 70,00 iirc.. hes a freak about his stuff so will be well looked after My progress after bike crash!! http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/tm.aspx?high=&m=4685852&mpage=1#4687523
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gymbabeliz Total Posts : 4888 Reward points : 7659 Joined: 24/04/2003 Location: glasgow Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 15:47 (permalink) [This post received the reward points (5)] i would get a focus for the simple reason that every astra i have ever been in smells of stuffy upholstery and makes me feel sick!!!! ^^^girl logic UKBFF Fitness 2005 www.lizkinsella.co.uk My gym www.enterprisehealthandfitness.co.uk
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johnny bravo Total Posts : 5609 Reward points : 6135 Joined: 10/05/2005 Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 10 February 2012 16:54 (permalink) I was favouring the ford and the replies above have pretty much sealed the deal. Thanks everyone, Cant issue points to everyone... so based on girl logic gymbabeliz gets em. "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad"
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gymbabeliz Total Posts : 4888 Reward points : 7659 Joined: 24/04/2003 Location: glasgow Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 11 February 2012 18:04 (permalink) haha!!! UKBFF Fitness 2005 www.lizkinsella.co.uk My gym www.enterprisehealthandfitness.co.uk
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Pastafarian Total Posts : 14376 Reward points : 3892 Joined: 21/05/2008 Location: Bruceflea Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 11 February 2012 18:26 (permalink) GBL av hnnnnnnnnng Another for Focus Everyone has been in shape,but not everyone is IN shape,its about where your going not where you have been.
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cleg Total Posts : 2852 Reward points : 5618 Joined: 14/04/2005 Status: offline Read my TROG	Re:Astra or Focus.... there's only one way to decide... Fight !!! 11 February 2012 20:08 (permalink) I've had a Focus for a while now and it's the most reliable car I've ever had.Nothings gone wrong with it whatsoever and it's a nice comfortable drive too.
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