ill check that. i know when it got cold outside it stopped...... strange lol
Dodge vs. Ford Engine/Tranny
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OK. Here is a link to the fix on the rear squeak on the 06-07 Focus.
http://www.raybestos.com/wps/wcm/connect/698d68804bb7ebdba298a20e254a1a76/BPI+08-09.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
http://www.raybestos.com/wps/wcm/connect/698d68804bb7ebdba298a20e254a1a76/BPI+08-09.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Originally Posted By: outoforder
Spinoff of my post yesterday. I've narrowed my car search down to a 2011 Dodge Caliber with 481 miles ($12,200) and a 2006 Ford Focus Wagon with 33,000 miles ($10,200). What engines and transmissions are in these two and how do they compare? The Ford has a 4 speed auto and the Dodge is a 5 speed manual. I appreciate everyone's input.
Of those two choices the newer Dodge for $2,000 more. If both were the same year, miles, and close in price, then the Ford.
Spinoff of my post yesterday. I've narrowed my car search down to a 2011 Dodge Caliber with 481 miles ($12,200) and a 2006 Ford Focus Wagon with 33,000 miles ($10,200). What engines and transmissions are in these two and how do they compare? The Ford has a 4 speed auto and the Dodge is a 5 speed manual. I appreciate everyone's input.
Of those two choices the newer Dodge for $2,000 more. If both were the same year, miles, and close in price, then the Ford.
Originally Posted By: outoforder
Spinoff of my post yesterday. I've narrowed my car search down to a 2011 Dodge Caliber with 481 miles ($12,200) and a 2006 Ford Focus Wagon with 33,000 miles ($10,200). What engines and transmissions are in these two and how do they compare? The Ford has a 4 speed auto and the Dodge is a 5 speed manual. I appreciate everyone's input.
Dodge Caliber with the 5-speed manual for sure. ( I love my manual transmission!)
Caliber is about 5 years newer than the Focus and almost brand new!
Focus is WAY over priced and has a lot more miles.
Spinoff of my post yesterday. I've narrowed my car search down to a 2011 Dodge Caliber with 481 miles ($12,200) and a 2006 Ford Focus Wagon with 33,000 miles ($10,200). What engines and transmissions are in these two and how do they compare? The Ford has a 4 speed auto and the Dodge is a 5 speed manual. I appreciate everyone's input.
Dodge Caliber with the 5-speed manual for sure. ( I love my manual transmission!)
Focus is WAY over priced and has a lot more miles.
Both of these cars are overpriced for what they are.
You can get a killer deal on a new '12 Patriot, same platform as the Caliber in a more attractive and more functional shape.
You can also get a killer deal on a new '12 Focus.
Why buy used when you can buy new for not that much more?
Also, what's up with a 1-2 year old "used" car with 481 miles?
That doesn't smell right.
A quick search shows that a new '12 Pat would run only ~16K, while a new '12 Focus would run about a grand less.
If you really want to buy one of these cars, email every dealer within a hundred or so miles of you and get their price on a new '12.
Then play them off against one another.
For a few grand more than either of the cars you've listed, you should consider something new and unmolested by a previous owner.
If you make some serious inquiries, you should be able to get a really good price on a new machine.
You can get a killer deal on a new '12 Patriot, same platform as the Caliber in a more attractive and more functional shape.
You can also get a killer deal on a new '12 Focus.
Why buy used when you can buy new for not that much more?
Also, what's up with a 1-2 year old "used" car with 481 miles?
That doesn't smell right.
A quick search shows that a new '12 Pat would run only ~16K, while a new '12 Focus would run about a grand less.
If you really want to buy one of these cars, email every dealer within a hundred or so miles of you and get their price on a new '12.
Then play them off against one another.
For a few grand more than either of the cars you've listed, you should consider something new and unmolested by a previous owner.
If you make some serious inquiries, you should be able to get a really good price on a new machine.
I have always been a Mopar guy, but coming off a bad and expensive experience with a 2011 mopar product, I would take the ford in a heartbeat, as far as quality goes Ford has Chrysler covered by a mile, this coming from a so called Chrysler guy.
(hanging head in shame).
(hanging head in shame).
Appreciate all the help. I called the dealership to make sure the car was on the lot before I came over, but I had sold a few hours before. Back to square one.
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