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Sell or keep my Focus?

The manufacturer's warranty on my 2008 1.6 petrol Ford Focus ends in a few months. It's got roughly 30,000 miles on the clock. As I see it I can trade it in or keep it and run it into the ground. Problem is, I have no idea of a trade-in value to aim for or if there's a new or nearly-new option out there I can trade it in for that will make some modicum of financial sense. I'd ideally like to switch to a diesel and get some more grunt under the bonnet without blowing out the economy.

Asked on 12 April 2012 by TGNZ

Answered by Honest John
Assuming an 08 5 door Zetec 1.6 with 45k miles, trade book is £4,850. If you're quick you might be able to get a new or pre-reg current shape Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDI for around £11,000 via www.drivethedeal.com or www.motorpoint.co.uk
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