£200 Ford Focus Mk1 2.0 Ghia - New Edge Ford Design!
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- We picked up this high specification Mark 1 Ford Focus Ghia for under £200 - it is wearing its miles and years with a few dents and a bit of corrosion, but is mechanically spot on and came with a near full 20yr service history. So, we thought we would feature it here on the channel and share some of the history of this class leading and radical compact family car.
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I have the zx3 2002, what a deal in my own life.
5 speed in a 3 door car
137k on milage. It again was a beautiful blessing day in life to enjoy old man one owner car, 2.0 upgrads are on the car and had been from the day the bought at
428 HP and it is why I am keeping it
Thanks for the comment - nice to read about your Focus (they are great cars).
Thanks for watching.
Great cars, I still have my 2001 mk1 2.0 focus that I bought in 2003 with 17k on the clock. 134k on the clock now but serviced every year and still going strong!
Thanks for the comment... you cannot go wrong with a Mk1 Focus. They still feel a modern car to drive today.
Keep enjoying yours and thanks for watching.
Great video, I am on my third Mk1 Focus. They really are a game changer and great today as they were when released. Mine is a pristine example 1.6 Edge 3 door with 50k miles when bought. These will definitely achieve classic status like the Escorts did.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching, it is great to hear you enjoyed the video. Keep hold of that Edge; it sounds a good one and I totally agree the Focus Mk1 will be a desirable classic of the future.
We have a couple of Escort XR3i's, so do keep an eye on the channel as we'll feature them soon.
Love this video I had a MK 3 Focus 1.6 Zetec for many years never let me down . Best thing was the heated windscreen brilliant car 👍
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. As you say, the heated ‘quick clear’ front windscreen is a brilliant feature. Thanks for watching.
Loved this video. The history of the MK1 simply and clearly explained. More videos should be like this! Great looking Ghia you have there.
Thanks so much for the comment and really pleased you enjoyed the video.
If you haven't already, do subscribe as we have lots more cars to feature over the coming weeks and months.
We also got these here in South Africa too. So many European Cars made it over here. I think the Focus Mk 1 will be a classic like the Escort Mk 1. This is a really beautiful, original and tidy example
Thanks for the comment and for watching - we’ll certainly feature our XR4x4 and XR3i in future videos.
I had the 1.4 CL and i still loved it, it never had any mechanical issues and handled like a dream.
Thanks for the comment and for watching. The Focus 1.4s went very well.
My wife’s marker one 2003 1.6 focus ebony with 66.000 on the clock which she has had from new is still running great it was a run out model so came with lots of bits nobody bought to had to the new cars like Leather sets and a top spec radio it will still out handle new cars
I Own A Focus ZTS In America,Love Them! I Would Love To Take It To UK And Meet Others With Focuses
Thanks so much for the comment and thanks for watching.
Great to hear the Focus Mk1 being appreciated in the US; keep it on the road as long as you can!
Thanks for that,, I got a Mk1 1.6 automatic 2004 Zetec .. for 500 euros 3 years ago it had 113'000 on the clock ,, now all Iv done is change the waterpump & belt ,,its now got 183'000 on the clock ,,goes great very nippie I got 127 MPH on the Motorway at only just over 4 000 reves.. its a great engine the 1.6 70 to 80 MPH a little over the 3000 reve's it surprised me how good a car it is,, full tank nearly 400 miles 42 mpg
Iv had 25 cars over the year's some high enders and average,, of many different makes from Jags to BMWs Sabbes to Volvos and a lovely 190e merc.. but I would put this little focus up there with all off them I love it and I'm going to keep it clean.
PS were could i find a wood dash like the Ghia,, I would love to change my silver metal look to that wood trim
Thanks for the comment David. I totally agree, the Mk1 Focus is an excellent car and still measures up well against more modern cars - you need to spend a lot more money to get something as good as a Mk1 Focus. Keep enjoying yours and thanks for watching.
Such a brilliant video and channel I have just found your channel and have enjoyed the videos
I remember the focus well and remember how it took the hatchback world by storm after the escort
I wasn’t sure of it at first but soon came round when I drove one! Such an exciting driving car and I had a mk3 ecoboost zetec navigator in frozen white with appearance pack
My cousin had one of the very first mk1 Ghia made a dark blue 2.0 S979AON and he kept it years as nothing else came close to it for driving experience and build he’s now got a mk3!
Lovely video keep up hard work
Thanks for the comment Daniel and kind feedback, it is really appreciated. The Mk1 Focus is a groundbreaking car and, as you say, not much comes close then or now. Your Mk3 Focus sounds a nice car and I really like Frozen White. Thanks for watching and for staying tuned.
Hi thanks for the video i have owned a 2001 ford focus 1-8zetec for about 15 years it must be one of the last ones before the upgrade because it has seperate indicators ect i bought it of a friend of my sister with full service history and only28000 miles on it i have now got 98345 miles and it still runs like a dream I don't like the later models because a they have got bigger they have lost their original bread van style i have also owned Capri 1600 &mk31600escort Ghia MK1 escort 1100 cortina MK1 & 2ford anglia and my father's last car was a1990 k reg ford Sierra Azure 1600 so as you can see im a fan of fords and. I have to agree with you that the focus was a game changer Ford 🚗😊👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the comment and good to know your 2001 Focus continues to go well; they are fab and a viable alternative to more modern cars. You have a nice car history and your Father's Sierra Azure is a very rare car today. Thanks for watching.
Nice video, I’d say the Focus deserves a place amongst the likes of the Model T and the Mini as one of the most important cars ever made.
Thanks for the comment Joshua, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. The Focus was ahead of its time and remains a very current car even when being driven today - you cannot say that about many cars! Thanks for watching.
I had a 2001 Ford Focus TDDI ESTATE CL and it never missed a beat for years. Fantastic engine and brilliant car. Should never have sold it . Sadly missed
Thanks for the comment Paul - I hope you enjoyed the video. I have always thought the Mk1 Focus made a good looking estate car, particularly in ST170 form. Glad to hear it was a good car to you.
Great video! The Heritage Centre guys at Ford love their mk1 - so well engineered , in their own words 👍
Thanks for the comment and for watching; glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks so much for this video. I used to own a 2004 1.6 Zetec. Amazing car. The nearest car (in terms of handling) I had ever owned since my Alfasud Sprint in the 1980s. Of course the Alfasud had more character thanks to its four choke carb and flat four engine but it lacked the Focus' reliability and day to day driving experience.
Thanks for the comment and great to read about your experience of the Focus (and your Alfasud... fantastic car!). The Focus Mk1 does handle exceptionally well. Thanks for watching.
Outstanding vid, mate! I love the Focus Mk1, even though we never owned one at home, it was a car I dreamed of owning one day. Great engines, great design, great quality, absolutely awesome!
Me being a fan of wood trims, I was disappointed that Ford never offered it here, in Brazil not even in the Ghia, hahah!
Thanks for the comment; great to read that you enjoyed the video. The Focus Mk1 is a brilliant car, whether it be a base model right through to the RS. They have been a familiar sight on the roads here for nearly 25 years and only recently started to become more scarce. Do stay tuned to the Channel as I do own a Focus RS Mk1 and will be featuring it over the spring and summer.
The MK1 Focus was actually made up until 2008 in Argentina. For some reason, the first version of the Mk2 was never sold in Brazil, where they kept the facelifted version until 2009. Apart from the Zetec 1.8 and 2.0 L engines from launch, from 2004 onwards it was offered with the RoCam 1.6 8v engines, less powerful but more durable than the 1.8 16V, and also the 2.0 Duratec engine, with a healthy 147 hp, which made that the most powerful version of the Focus for years until the new direct-injection engines came to the scene in 2013. And trust me, a late model Duratec is an absolute blast to drive. Think of it as a budget St170 (which we never had, by the way). A very solid choice for a first car, as I have made myself.
Thanks for the comment and the information. Glad you enjoyed watching.
Love mine
Thanks for the comment. If you own a Mk1 Focus then keep hold of it because they are fantastic. Thanks for watching.
Very well done video!!
Thanks so much for the comment Martyn and for watching, we’re really glad you enjoyed it.
If you haven’t already, please do subscribe as we have lots more to come.
Class👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
Great Review, I own a 2003 Mk1 focus (1.8 TDCI) and its simply the best!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.
How would you rate the engine? I'm currently looking at one of these cars. Thanks.
Bring the Fords coming. XR4 and Escort please
I'm a big fan of the Mk1 Focus but I think that the Golf had a better interior and the ride & handling of the Peugeot 306 was as good. The 306 also looks fantastic too.
Thanks for watching and good to hear you like the Mk1 Focus.
Love the 306 but the design was noticably older and as an every day car the difference in refinement really showed.
I own a Zetec 1.8 mk1. We have been together for 20 years now. We are inseparable.
Thanks for watching and for the comment - look after that Zetec!
Just found your channel. What are your plans for this focus? I see it hasnt currently got an mot but it would be nice to see this repaired and given another lease of life instead of making its way to a scrap yard like many others
Thanks for watching and for the comment and I completely agree. We've actually sold the Focus to someone who intends to put it back on the road, which is great!
Hope you enjoyed the video.
I live in ireland whould you have any leads on a focus mk 1 3door..id love one
Thanks for the comment. I actually owned an early 3-door 1.8 petrol... it was a great car. They are around if you can find one. Thanks for watching.
I prefer the saloons of the focus a really good looking car sadly not as practical as the hatch back 👌👍
Thanks for the comment Darren, and for watching. I think there is something quite retro-cool about the Focus Saloon, all be it's not everyone's cup of tea. The Mk1 hatchback remains a fairly common sight on the roads, but the Saloon is pretty rare.
Please can I buy this Focus 😭😍😍
Thanks so much for watching and for commenting - great to know you like this Focus as much as we do. Since making this video the Focus has actually gone to a new home, where the buyer intends to return it to the road. Lots more Ford content to come on the channel, so please do subscribe and stay tuned. Thanks again.
@@cornishcarcollectors awww, no worries I love them so much along with your content! Please try get some Focus's on the channel again if that possible:). Also maybe some vauxhall content to?
Is this car as good as people say it is?
The Focus Mk1 is excellent... way ahead of its time and still a great car to drive today. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Take a look at its rear suspension. There's the key.
I've a 1.6 zetec x reg and quality car can send pics on request
Thanks for the comment Darren - hope you enjoyed our feature on the Mk1 Focus.
Good to hear you have a Zetec, keep enjoying it as it won't be long until the vast majority have disappeared.
I cannot understand how opening the hood and showing us the engine is not important at all a video of a car showing everything but the engine
Thanks for the feedback Federico - we'll try to show more engine shots in the future.
Thanks for watching.
Is that video upscaled 720p ? Or why does it look like you have filmed it in the early 2000s ? Omg and the video is not in sync with audio. My brain is going to explode, please do something with that in future vids :)
Btw sales of MK4 Focus are less than half of all time high Focus sales in 2001 - when the MK1 facelift was released. And the trend is not looking good, most likely Ford will release just the MK4 facelift and that will be the last Focus.
MK1 was actualy an amazing car in it's time and it is still pretty good even at the 2021. MK4 was from it's launch cheaply made piece of junk. Exterior of MK4 looks like it was copyed from Hyunday or Kia and the interior looks like it was copied from Volkswagen. No original idea, no more unique design like in MK1. It was love or hate, but that made it unique. Also if you compare the inflation adjusted price of MK1 with MK4 - MK1 would cost you almost twice the price of MK4 - where the money went when all the materials are getting more expensive ? :D It's cheap junk, don't buy it and let the Focus die before they made it to a crossover like Puma 😭
Thanks for the comment and for watching the video - I actually filmed this one on an old camera, but have since upgraded to hope future videos won't cause your brain to explode!
The Focus Mk1 was indeed a good car and let's hope it doesn't morph into an SUV.
Thanks again and do stay tuned.