Looking for a 2008 (+), Ford S-Max Titanium, 2.5 Petrol

[swinster]

Hey All,

We are now (finally) in a position to get an S Max. I have been scoping out the possibility of this for some time, but we now have money in the bank waiting for the right car.

I am looking for a 2008 (or on) Titanium model, more than likely this will be a 2.5 petrol. I was toying with the idea of a 2.2 diesel but but I don't think we can afford the extra premium these command.

All extras are of course welcome, but as a minimum I would like to see Bluetooth, USB iPod connection, and a DAB Radio (all of which I think were standard on the 2008 and on models on in any case). I do quite like the idea of the panoramic roof, 18" wheels or x pack, improved instrumentation with sat nav, but of course this all depends on final cost. Ideally, I'm after a car with less than 50k on the clock, and of course in good condition

Over the past few months I have been looking at various vehicles on here, and other places. Prices can vary a lot, but for the model, spec age and condition I am after, they seem to come up between £8,000-£12,000. I will probably be looking at the upper half of this and have £10k ready right now.

There is a vehicle currently advertised on Auto Trader just under £11k that looks promising. Its a Panther Black 2008 with Panoramic roof, half leather, etc with 50k on the clock.

However, if anyone is looking to move on from there vehicle or knows of anyone that is selling such a vehicle, then please let me know.

[Russell]

This is like Blind Date -"I wish you a lorra lorra luck!"

:laugh:

Try sending a PM to asamalex who has a very high spec 2.5T, but I'm pretty sure £10K won't get it....

http://www.smaxownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?8100-S-Max-2.5-price

[Steve TR]

All extras are of course welcome, but as a minimum I would like to see Bluetooth, USB iPod connection, and a DAB Radio (all of which I think were standard on the 2008 and on models on in any case).

A 2008 model should have bluetooth but DAB was not available on models built before September 2008. USB was only an option after September 2008 (and is very difficult to retro fit to cars built before this date) so if these features are important, you may need to up your budget and look at 2009 cars.

[swinster]

Cheers, Guys. I have messaged asamalex but I think your right in that his machine would be out of my budget. I think £12k is going to be my limit.

The car in Auto Trader (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201138416854579/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/maximum-age/up_to_4_years_old/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/fuel-type/petrol/price-to/14000/model/s-max/make/ford/radius/1500/keywords/titanium/postcode/sa18lz/page/1?logcode=p) was register on the 14/10/2008, although this gives no indication of manufactured date. I have asked some questions so will see what they say.

[Steve TR]

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If you can get the registration number you can look up the build date and spec (including factory fitted extras) on the ford Etis website.

[asamalex]

This is like Blind Date -"I wish you a lorra lorra luck!"

:laugh:

Try sending a PM to asamalex who has a very high spec 2.5T, but I'm pretty sure £10K won't get it....

http://www.smaxownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?8100-S-Max-2.5-price

Cheers Russell, PM received and replied to.

[asamalex]

Cheers, Guys. I have messaged asamalex but I think your right in that his machine would be out of my budget. I think £12k is going to be my limit.

The car in Auto Trader (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201138416854579/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/maximum-age/up_to_4_years_old/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/fuel-type/petrol/price-to/14000/model/s-max/make/ford/radius/1500/keywords/titanium/postcode/sa18lz/page/1?logcode=p) was register on the 14/10/2008, although this gives no indication of manufactured date. I have asked some questions so will see what they say.


Replied by PM.

[asamalex]

Wirelessly posted

If you can get the registration number you can look up the build date and spec (including factory fitted extras) on the ford Etis website.

2.5 in frozen white. 59 plate.

11,700 miles.

Just had second service.

Primary Features
Build Date: 13.08.2009
Vehicle Line: S-Max/Galaxy 2006-
Body Style: 5 Door SAV (S-MAX)
Version: Series 60
Engine: 2.5L Duratec-ST (220PS) - VI5
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - M66
Drive: RHD FWD
Emission: Stage IV Emissions
Air Conditioning: Dual Zone Auto Temp Control A/C
Territory: (+)"GB"
Paint: Frozen White
Interior Fabric: Alcantara Platinum
[Click to collapse]

Minor Features

With Roof Conversion-Panorama Roof
Less Rear Mudflaps
Less Front Mudflaps
With Hill Launch Assist
With Standard Liftgate
(-) Version Packages
Genk Plant Build
Security Lock Group #6
Less Special Equipment Package
Marketing Flex Prep Pack 6
Less SVO Application/Label
Marketing Level 1
Full Dress Up RSO
(-) SVP
IVD With Continuous Damping Control
VP Application Label
With Global Closing
With Electric Rear Windows
With Privacy Glass
Infrared Reflective Windscreen
With Fixed Rear Window
With Heated Windscreen
With Tutone Instrument Panel
With Standard Overhead Console
Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
Full Floor Console With Armrest
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Rear Floor Carpet Mats
With Sun Blinds
With Illuminated Sunvisor - Drivers
With Illuminated Sunvisor-Passenger
With Level 5 Door Trim Panel
With Load Area Cover
With Cargo Comprtment Load Barrier
Less Sun Blinds - 3rd Row
With Self Colour Grille No.1
Rocker Panel Moulding - VP
With Stop Lamp Spoiler
Electric Operated Rear View Mirror
Dual Power/Htd/Fold/Pud Lamp Mirror
Drv Seat Back Fold Down Table
Less Special Front Seat Covers
Less Special Rear Seat Covers
Tray/Table - Front Seat
With 2 Way Adjustable Rear Headrest
With Drivers Manual Lumbar Support
With Passengers Man Lumbar Support
With Rear Sliding Seat
Less Under Seat Stowage - Driver
Less Under Seat Stowage-Passenger
With Drivers Heated And Cooled Seat
With Pass Heated And Cooled Seat
Second Row - 3 Individual Seats
Third Row Dual Individual Seat
With Driver 2 Way Pwr.Seat Adjuster
With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
Less Trailer Coupling
With Chrome Exterior Door Handle
Body Coloured Tailgate Handle
Power Door Dead Lock W/Elec Release
Door Entry R/Cont Unit-2 Flip Keys
With Automatic Windscreen Wiper
With Heated Washer Jet
With Headlamp Washer
With Front Bumper - Rapid - Spec
Rear Bumper-Rpd-Spc/Mss-Cstm
With Rear Seat Belts 2nd/3rd Row
Less Spare Wheel
With Tyre Pressure Sensors
With Standard Rear Shock Absorbers
18" Alloy Style 1 Wheel
235/45 R18 98W Tyre
Less Wheel Covers
Locking Wheel Nuts
With Sports Tuned Suspension
Front Spring Load Class-H
Rear Spring Load Class-G
With Dual Chrome Exhaust Extension
With Mechanical Parking Brake
With Brake Emergency Assist
4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System
Sports Front Seat
Less Auxiliary Air Conditioning
With 70 Litre Fuel Tank
Unique Met Finish Foot Pedals Pads
Soft Feel Type Steering Wheel
With Speed Control
Less Auxiliary Heater
Conventional Instruments - Level 3
Navigation Data - Western Europe
Less Blind Spot Information System
Thatcham Catergory 1 Alarm System
With Vehicle Tilt Sensing
With Rear Parking Aid
With Front Parking Aid
60 AH Battery
External Auxiliary 6 CD Changer
BT/VC Phone Interface + USB Connect
With Tri Band Antenna
ICE-Nav High CD+AM/FM Radio
With 8 High Series Radio Speakers
With Family Entertainment Sys - DVD
Voice Activated Module - British
High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
With Front Fog Lamps
With Submarine Lighting-Interior
With 3rd Row Courtesy Lamp
With Automatic Headlamp Levelling
With Automatic Headlamp On/Off

[swinster]

Cheers asamalex, I have replied via PM, and although I would love this vehicle, it does blow my budget out the water.



Wirelessly posted

If you can get the registration number you can look up the build date and spec (including factory fitted extras) on the ford Etis website.

I do have the registration, but I just visited the Ford Etis (http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do) site and it seems that they will only do a search on VIN number. I will try and get hold of this.

[Steve TR]

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I think you need to be a registered user (free) before you can search by reg.

[Jim H]

Wirelessly posted

I think you need to be a registered user (free) before you can search by reg.

And change your location to UK :yes:

[swinster]

Wirelessly posted

I think you need to be a registered user (free) before you can search by reg.

Cheers Steve. The Garage did send the VIN but they were 1 digit short. Anyhow, your tip worked like a dream. The build date for this model was 03.09.2008, but I don't think that DAB is included based on the bits I have extracted from the "Minor Features". Not sure about USB though. Here's a short list of the pertinent bits however.

With A/V Jack
BT/VC Phone Interface Only
With Rear Window Aerial
High Level With CD And AM/FM Radio
Ice Feature Pack 6
With 8 High Series Radio Speakers
Telephone Prep Pack B - English
Voice Activated Module - British

Whilst I would like both USB and DAB, I could live with an after market DAB PURE Radio, although I will miss the iPod connection and Control.

Still, I'm not sure I can afford anything above this, so this might be as good as it gets for me.

[Steve TR]

Wirelessly posted

If this model didn't have DAB you could retrofit the DAB head unit as these can be purchased at reasonable cost on feeBay.
Although USB was only £50 to add as an option, not many people did - so it will cost an additional £300 in parts to retro fit.

[swinster]

Looks like I might have found what I'm looking for. A 2009 (58) Titanium S Max with X Pack, Panoramic roof, 18" alloys, DAB and ICE kit (still not sure if this has USB, but Oh Well). 40k miles, and just under £11k.

[swinster]

Well, thanks guys for the input. I have now purchase the above S-Max 2.5l Titanium with X Pack as above. It ended up with 36,000 on the clock for just under £11k if anyone else what to price up a purchase or sale. Had an AA check completed prior to purchase and the only thing they came up with was extra thickness of paint on the rear passenger door (probably a respray at some point which lead to some lacquer sinkage, and soem interior trim coming adrift. To be fair though, these items were fixed prior to collection, so alls good.

I have seen a few more come in recently form around £10k but not quite to the spec of this one.

Now all I need to do I buy some missing item such as the rear tonneau cover, some floor mats and roof bars.

[saber]

Nice car bud , was this a private trade or did you get it from a dealer please ?

[swinster]

Nice car bud , was this a private trade or did you get it from a dealer please ?

I tried to get one privately, but everyone seems to want top dollar. Oddly, the best deals at the moment seem to be through dealers IMHO, which is where I got mine from.

I'm not sure what comes as standard on a Titanium SMax of this age, but I have things like half leather interior, fully heated and 6 way electronic movable and programmable seats, folding mirror with puddle lights. The ICE is also a higher spec with Sony 6 Disc and DAB headset, but still no USB. Although Steve TR said it would be expensive to retrofit, I don't mind a challenge and am looking into this possibility now.