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Posts: 3
Since: 30/1/2011
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Hello everyone,
I have been enjoying your website for the last few months trying to get upto speed on owning / running a 4200.
Today managed my first test drive of a 2006 CC model with 86k miles on it. This was really only to wet my appitite and get a feel for these cars since the garage selling it are more in the market for fords rather than exotics!
Anyway I was really impressed with the performance / gearbox. However in auto mode it was reluctant to kickdown from 6th, from high speed, but would shift down fine on the paddles.
The back end on this car felt vague and almost unstable at speed, assume this is serious bush wear or poor tyres??
The service history was pretty poor too, only 4 stamps in the book and a clutch at 46K, no invoices present.
The car is on Autotrader, in black from a place called ‘Prestige’ located in Birmingham for £18K
From what I have read it needs a service at least every year and then an additional one if annual mileage is over 12K, is this correct?
Does anyone have a 4200 they will be looking to sell in the coming months with a proper full service history, i.e serviced once a year and properly on mileage if required, with invoices to back up and all old MOT’s
My budget is up to £17K for the right car. I'm located in the Midlands but willing to travel for the right one.
Couple more questions, am I just being completely unrealistic on what to expect for this budget? And if the service history is a little patchy is it worth the risk if it has a full inspection before purchase and the price is right?
I’m off to look at another one today, 2004, 50K mileage (record of only 4 services), £18K, in grey, for sale by Prestige Point. again on Autotrader.
Will let you know how it goes.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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