As my 420sel is deteriorating beyond what is economically feasable to restore, I have been on the search for cheap transportation. I can buy a 2000 ford focus for 1000 dollars with 169k on the clock. Would anyone. Know if I would be on ultra borrowed time with a car like that? It seems to be in good condition. I'm just not sure what to expext from a focus. Any thoughts? It probably couldn't be any worse that a cheap mercedes!

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