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Why Buy a Used Ford?

We've all sat in traffic jams, andother car maker. So even though we're
through the haze of frustration andonly halfway through, let's recap -
traffic reports on the radio, have hadgreat sporting heritage, most customer
our eyes wander over the surroundingsatisfaction awards, trendy design,
metal stretching back for miles. Thereliable and reasonable. Just in case
blue oval of a used Ford, or box freshyou need more reasons, let's see how a
one, invariably stares back at you - andtypical used Ford, in this case a Focus,
with good reason. For years Ford hasstacks up against its competitors.
outsold its rivals, with a new or usedFeaturing more pyramids in its design
Ford delivering everything a car buyerthan an Egyptian desert, this family
could want, with cutting edge design,hatchback is Britain's best selling car
reliability, practicality and crucially;since its birth in 1998, overtaking the
value for money all included. Take theEscort, which was, of course also a
Ford Ka for instance. This car is moreFord. You can pick up a newer
popular among women than a small dog inface-lifted 2006 model for less than
a sparkly handbag and despite being 12£10,000. With that you get a 1.6 litre
years old, it remains so futuristicengine, surrounded by the safest car of
looking, an extraterrestrial should beits class. Not only is it safer, but
supplied as standard.check any critics' opinions and it beats
A perusal through a selection of theall comers as an overall package. Just
remaining Ford range has the populationto drop a further statistic in, for the
well catered for too. From said Ka, wesame money you could have a Volkswagen
have the lovable Fiesta hatchback, theGolf that is a further two years older,
mid-size Focus, the motorway stallionthat'd be coming to the end of its
Mondeo and the kid transporter - thewarranty and with a lower specification.
Galaxy to name but a few. Throw a fewProbably in beige with a pipe and
'ST' badges onto the Fiesta or Focus andslippers too.
you'll also have enough whiplashLet's imagine for a moment, you've done
inducing acceleration for thethe deed and your used Ford has ousted
performance purist. After all, Fordthe dog as the family's most loved pet.
know a bit about racing too - theyHow far from a dealer are you if all
supplied the engines for many FormulaI've said is a big fat lie and your car
One cars from the '60's right up tohas a problem? Unless you're based on
2004, many carrying the much worshippedthe outskirts of Mars, you won't be far
'Cosworth' badge. Not only that, theyand for peace of mind it's nice to know
power the entire field in the USA'sthey're nearby should the unimaginable
Champ Car series which includes thehappen. The JD Power awards also cover
famous Indianapolis 500 and have scoredservicing and after-sales care so you
points in every World Rally meetingcan look forward top notch care when
since 2002 (92 consecutive races!)your car is due for a service. Nice to
clinching two championships as a result.know Ford's customer service has
Ford boring then, well not quite...improved since Henry Ford famously
So, enough setting the scene - why buy adeclared you could have the world's
used Ford? The best recommendation hasfirst production car in any colour, as
to be commuters. No seriously, becauselong as it was black.
those that pile on the pounds atIn conclusion, Top Gear named the Ford
corporate dinners, also pile on theMondeo 'Car of the Year 2007'.
motorway miles, relentlessly, year onAdmittedly it was because it was the
year with their Fords happily on cruiseonly car that at least one of the
control. This means simply thatpresenters didn't dislike, but this is
companies happily add Fords to theirthe point I've been trying to drive home
annual line-ups due to their near bulletthroughout this article. Name your
proof reliability and costfavourite car design, favourite
effectiveness. Ok, so when the cruiseinterior, best handling, fastest or most
control is switched off whilst sittingspacious cars and I doubt Ford is going
in a 25 mile jam and the motorway looksto outscore Ferrari, Bentley, Lotus or
like the world's largest used FordVolvo in these categories (Volvo being
showroom, you may want exclusivity.the most exotic obviously). However
However, follow this logic and you'llname the car that best fits your
stick with a walkman rather than ancriteria (not to mention the majority of
iPod, an Atari computer rather than aBritain) and I'd put a sizable amount of
Nintendo Wii and a clothes mangle rathermy pauper's income that it'd be Ford.
than washing machine. The bestWe may all want to be with one half of
inventions are always the most popular -Bradgelina - Brad Pitt and Angelina
so what if everyone wants a Ford with anJolie to the uninitiated, but in reality
iPod adapter?Sharon from number 25 is the best bet -
Ok, time for the science bit. In 2006,she's got some nice curves, is
Ford produced 6.6 million vehicles andreasonable to run and crucially - she
as of 2007, has more quality awards fromwon't breakdown and stick a vile of your
JD Power (only the biggest customerblood around her neck.
satisfaction survey wizards) than any



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