Category: Ford
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Ford Mustang GT S550 Buying Guide: 5.0 V8, Gearboxes and Costs
Buying Guides / Ford Mustang GT S550 5.0 V8 · UK edition Choose the Mustang GT you will actually enjoy on UK roads, then buy by provenance and condition. Fastback and convertible, manual and automatic, and original UK or imported cars all deserve separate comparisons. Check the VIN, repair history and gearbox before deciding whether…
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Ford Focus ST Mk4 Buying Guide: 2.3 EcoBoost, Problems and UK Costs
Buying Guides / Ford Focus ST Mk4 2.3 EcoBoost · UK edition The 2.3 EcoBoost Focus ST Mk4 is worth buying on condition and specification. Drive a hatch and estate if load space matters, then compare the manual and automatic on the sort of roads you actually use. Put more weight on dated servicing and…
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Ford Puma ST Buying Guide: 1.5 Manual vs Powershift and UK Costs
Buying Guides / Ford Puma ST · UK edition The Puma ST comes in two powertrain combinations that suit different buyers. Start with the 1.5 manual if you want the original higher-output car and a clutch pedal. Consider the 1.0 mild-hybrid Powershift if you prefer an automatic. Drive both on familiar roads and compare the…
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Ford Focus RS Mk3 Buying Guide: Head Gasket, AWD & Costs
Buying Guides / Ford Focus RS Mk3 · UK edition The Mk3 Focus RS combines a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, six-speed manual gearbox and a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system. That combination is what makes it feel so different from the earlier RS. It also adds expensive systems to inspect. Budget for the car’s actual service and modification…