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2008 Ford Focus
Invoice: $13,569 - $15,727
Miles Per Gallon
City: 24 MPG
Highway: 35 MPG
Body Style: Coupe, Sedan
Engines: 2.0L I-4 140 HP
Small, economical, and fun, the Focus is a smart choice for those looking for a compact car.
The Focus has undergone a restyling just short of a complete redesign. It keeps its former platform and engine, but has a completely new look inside and out. The front of the car now has a large chrome grille and overall the car sits a little higher than its previous incarnation. As before, the engine is a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. However, Ford has modified and updated the Focus' suspension and and the engine intake and cooling systems. The interior is now more technologically motivated, featuring a Sync system that allows the driver to synchronize various mobile electronic devices such as mp3 players and cell phones. Ford now offers three trim levels: the standard S, and the increasingly more upscale SE and SES. The Focus is now available only as a coupe or sedan and no longer as a hatchback. Airbags and side-curtain airbags come standard.
The Ford Focus receives a major styling overhaul, short of a complete redesign, for 2008.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2008 Ford Focus, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2008 Ford Focus for less money than when it was new. If the 2008 Ford Focus was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2008 Ford Focus is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2008 Ford Focus will have a good-fair resale value. This assumes that the 2008 Ford Focus is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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