I would like to know your opinion on the 2012 Ford Focus. I am targeting a manual transmission model with 187,000 km on the clock. Do you think it could go 300,000 km? We’re asking for $5,000.
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Good morning, John,
The two main flaws of the 2012 Focus are the SelectShift (dual-clutch automatic) transmission and its vulnerability to corrosion. Since you are opting for a model with a manual transmission, you immediately solve the first of the two problems of this model. As for corrosion, you will have to inspect the car from top to bottom, including its underbody, to make sure of its condition. Because if the corrosion is already there, even slightly, you can be sure that before long the car will be severely rusted.
Otherwise, the Focus isn’t bad. It’s a fun compact to drive, admittedly a bit fuel-efficient, but it can also offer you a surprising level of comfort. You should also know that the cost of parts remains reasonable and that its great popularity facilitates access to certain parts in recycling centers.
Now, will you be able to go 300,000 km with this Focus? The answer lies in maintenance and how you use it. In theory, a meticulously maintained car should be able to last almost forever. However, the negligence of a majority of motorists explains why cars end up scrapped at 200,000 km, when they could easily have been driven twice or even three times longer.
In conclusion, if you opt for this Focus, don’t forget to quickly get a professional rustproofing treatment, which will allow you to keep the car as long as possible. Because even if it is currently intact, rest assured that salt and calcium will get the better of the steel of this Focus, the quality of which is unfortunately mediocre.