[junheng]

The generation 2.5 Focus is still sold in the UK - so they may sell the old model right until the Made in Thailand ones come on line.

Over here in Malaysia, my friend's Focus is causing lots of headaches and it it taking multiple visits to the workshop to troubleshoot. Right now still have one outstanding problem of knocking noise on the rear wheel/suspension. Dunno when they will be able to fix that.

SDAC after sales suck big time... That stops me from recommending Fords to my friends.

like any make, sometime buy car is depend luck too.

may the force with that ford!

[MASsenger]

Just worried they will stop the selling of Ford Focus TDCI 2.0 Litre Diesel today when the new Ford Focus comes aboard. It comes with 320mN of torque from 2000 RPM engine speed, which is the most familiar engine speed territory when traffic light turns from RED to GREEN, so Ford Focus TDCI could propel forward convincingly with decent respectable speed while the right foot is only ~1cm depressed onto the throttle.

Enjoy this feeling....while Ford Focus TDCI is still being sold today...

Ford Asia has already announced 2 liter turbo diesel engine will be discontinued. That is a reall shame.Although this engine is not the most powerful in it's class,it does have exciting power and economy. As bro flee said,SADC is unable to handle issues on this engine.

Just like the Prince engine jointly developed by BMW & Peugeot. Award winner in Europe, but so much problems here in Bolehland,cos we got monkeys at the SC for maintenance.Frankly can't blame the mechanics.This is a Bolehland problem,lack of properly trainned staff. Training is viewed as an unnecessary expense,typical 3rd world mentality! With this attitude,we will end up as dumping ground for old and outdated technologyl. Our diesel is considered dirty. Could that mean we will miss the newly developed engines? Ford Asia has already started the ball rolling!

I do agree, not every new car out of the plant is perfect.The point is,what ever issues,SC should be able to fix.If the SC haven't a clue,is it right the customer has to live with it or make endless trips to SC for trial and errors? Why should anyone spend so much money and depend on luck???

[flee]

Don't forget that in Malaysia our diesel is only compliant with Euro II standards. The new Ford Focus diesel engines are compliant with Euro V. As such our fuel quality is not good enough for these modern engines. In 2013, Euro VI will come into force and we will fall further behind!

More on Euro emission standards: http://www.dieselnet...dards/eu/hd.php

[droll]

Ford Asia has already announced 2 liter turbo diesel engine will be discontinued. That is a reall shame.Although this engine is not the most powerful in it's class,it does have exciting power and economy. As bro flee said,SADC is unable to handle issues on this engine.

Just like the Prince engine jointly developed by BMW & Peugeot. Award winner in Europe, but so much problems here in Bolehland,cos we got monkeys at the SC for maintenance.Frankly can't blame the mechanics.This is a Bolehland problem,lack of properly trainned staff. Training is viewed as an unnecessary expense,typical 3rd world mentality! With this attitude,we will end up as dumping ground for old and outdated technologyl. Our diesel is considered dirty. Could that mean we will miss the newly developed engines? Ford Asia has already started the ball rolling!

I do agree, not every new car out of the plant is perfect.The point is,what ever issues,SC should be able to fix.If the SC haven't a clue,is it right the customer has to live with it or make endless trips to SC for trial and errors? Why should anyone spend so much money and depend on luck???

what i dont' like about this warranty model in use today is the customer has to spend his/her money and time to fix a manufacturer's problem. it's your problem but i have to spend to fix it. wtf?!?! and by spend i mean
a) you have to take leave to go fix it
you are carless for a while - so take public transport while still paying your monthly installment
c) you pay parking, petrol, etc to go to SC
etc.

the worst part is when the SC just says, "if you can't reproduce it, we can't fix it". hate that attitude. i live with the car everyday, i know its problems better than you!

*my 2sen rant*

[MASsenger]

what i dont' like about this warranty model in use today is the customer has to spend his/her money and time to fix a manufacturer's problem. it's your problem but i have to spend to fix it. wtf?!?! and by spend i mean
a) you have to take leave to go fix it
you are carless for a while - so take public transport while still paying your monthly installment
c) you pay parking, petrol, etc to go to SC
etc.

the worst part is when the SC just says, "if you can't reproduce it, we can't fix it". hate that attitude. i live with the car everyday, i know its problems better than you!

*my 2sen rant*

Don't let them get away with this non-sense bro droll. You have paid good cash for their survival ,they have to listen to you.It will take a lot of your time,but keep pushing.You the customer deserve better!

[donkeey]

Don't let them get away with this non-sense bro droll. You have paid good cash for their survival ,they have to listen to you.It will take a lot of your time,but keep pushing.You the customer deserve better!

Any news on current discount on current focus tdci hatch?

[MASsenger]

Any news on current discount on current focus tdci hatch?

Sorry bro,I have not kept up with this cos this model is too dated for me. However be aware the turbo line will be discontinued in Asia.Bro droll has complained having to spend his own money to fix stuff which should be done by SD. Don't feel I am discouraging you, but for me proper maintenance is primary in buying any car!
For example, I love the 308turbo,but cos they have monkeys at the SC I will not touch the car! Of course it your call finally!