Hi guys,

My family has decided that the car to replace our old one is going to be a ford Focus but we have heard a few things which are worrying us so i'd appreciate some help with the following...

We have mainly looked at both the 2.0TDCi and 1.6TDCi of 2006 model year and are open to suggestions on which is the most likely reliable model of the two. We understand that both these models use a dual mass flywheel but if anyone can confirm otherwise i would be good to know. Are these DM fly's known to be troublesome and what can we expect one of these to last?

Secondly, do these models come with a diesel particulate filter and if they do are they troublesome or not?

Third we have heard that the cambelt change on the petrol and diesels is at 100k miles or 10 yrs which seems a little optimistic... is it safe sticking to this or is it better to change earlier?

Finally if there are any things we should look out for please let us know..., we dont really trust anyone but the owners of their cars to answer these Q's lol

Thanks in advance!!!