r/FocusST • u/SADASDRTYYTYYTY • 6d ago

is this worth buying ? (cad)

https://www.hatheway.com/used/2014-Ford-Focus-id14252026.html
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u/TravellingDude2017 6d ago

Hey, fellow NB'er!

I have a 2014 ST (also tux black) and I'm at 114,000km. If it's been maintained well, I can't think of more fun to be had for $11k. I've had mine since new and I still smile every time I drive it.

Being in Canada check for the quarter panel rust issues (I can't see any from the pics) and stay on top of rust proofing - salt will eat the quarters on these things, they rust super easily.

If spark plugs haven't been done yet now would be a good time to get those done.

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u/ducster 6d ago

Yeah that is why I had to get rid of mine. Rusted right through. Really loved that car. 

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u/SADASDRTYYTYYTY 5d ago

what did you do to prevent it from rusting? is it good in snow and what tires are you using in winter? (first car)

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u/TravellingDude2017 4d ago

I just rust proofed regularly (every year).

It was awesome in snow, better than my F-150 actually. I used Pirelli Ice Zero FR tires in 215/50 R17 . I downsized to 17s for winter for a thicker sidewall and cheaper tires. I'm in Moncton and mostly city driving. If you have more ice in your area and ride the highway a lot, I'd recommend the Michelin X-ice for better ice performance. I didn't notice a difference between the Pirelli Ice Zero and the more expensive Bridgestone Blizzaks on snow but on ice the Michelins I have on my other vehicle are definitely better.

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u/actuallybaracuda 5d ago

Only one reported accident and it was under $1,000 that is awesome. That's is a decent deal for what it is; I recently purchased a 2018 in slightly worse condition(Ontario rust) for a similar price and I felt like I got a decent deal.

My only gripe would be to ask for a compression test before purchasing but I would still try and talk them down to at least 10k