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The Focus was good and you should have very few issues with it, boot space aside the Audi was much better
Audi driver, are we?
It's a broad statement, yes, but definitely the majority of Audi drivers I come across, are complete and utter knob heads on the road.
I have occasionally theorised that you have BMW, Audi and Mercedes drivers, each of whom need to demonstrate that they chose the correct German luxury car, but I try and avoid having these negative thoughts on the road because it stops me adhering to my rule - when other people act like dicks, don't act like a dick yourself.
As an example, I just had a quick look on Auto trader:-
Focus Zetec's 4 years old (2013) <40k miles £7 - 8K
Audi A3's same criteria £11 - 12k
So it really is a question of budget. Looking at the reliability index, the Focus seems significantly more reliable and cheaper to repair, although this comparison is over a long period, not necessarily cars the age you are looking at. Pinch of salt required.
EDIT, more recent models, the Audi is more reliable.....
Another option, if you really can afford Audi prices you could get a Focus Zetec S with a year or so manufacturer warranty still on it.
The only downside with the focus is the inclusion of indicators and the fact when you close the door, it doesn't sounds as pleasing as the Audi.
Also worth looking at Seat Leon's. They are more reliable than both and probably cheaper than both.
Reading @menamestom 's reply, and others, it occurred to me that people may not have bothered to read the post + just read the title.
The model of Focus i'm looking at is the Zetec S, not just a standard focus, and the A3 i'm looking at is the 5dr Sportback, if that makes a difference! I've edited the title now.
I did the search on the Zetec S, I did notice that. It does make a difference as they are the more powerful engines.
Yes but the quickest part of the depreciation is in the first few years, it slows after that. According to Parkers, the depreciation on the sportier Focus are very good, which the Zetec S may fall into, depending on the engine ~(the 182ps's hold their value very well)
Plus, since the car is being bought on finance, surely paying extra credit on 3k or 4k more offsets any depreciation differences. Plus since the Audi would cost more, whilst the depreciation may be less as a percentage, you could still lose more money in real terms since the amount you have depreciating could be 50% more.
If the Focus was my 2nd suggestion and a newer model, the rate of depreciation would be quicker than the Audi, but it would be a newer car with less miles, and fault repairs warranty covered. So that has to be considered.
Obviously had I been able to afford an A3, I'd have had one instead.
Given that I'm a cock anyway, I'd rather be one with an Audi than a Ford....
I bought a Seat Leon instead. I know that it shares a platform with A3 and Golf. All i'll say is; check that the Audi has mult link rear suspension. Seat don't fit it on cars with less than 140 bhp. Compared to my old Focus, the 2014 Seat Leon ride is agricultural.
The 1.4 petrol engine is a joy, the LED headlights are great....these are same on Audi.