Which Diesel car for the Mrs?Focus any good?where? ;)
01-08-2005, 05:00 PM
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Which Diesel car for the Mrs?Focus any good?where? ;)
we need a sensible family car for my girlfriend now we have a new baby and because im soon to have a cossie 
so what the hell should we buy? we deffo want diesel because gonna do quite a few miles and has to be 5 doors to really.
i've started looking at focus diesels which seem reasonably priced.anyone recommend?know of any for sale?anythin specific to look at buying a diesel?particular service or belt changes or owt?
any other suggestions?
chop
so what the hell should we buy? we deffo want diesel because gonna do quite a few miles and has to be 5 doors to really.
i've started looking at focus diesels which seem reasonably priced.anyone recommend?know of any for sale?anythin specific to look at buying a diesel?particular service or belt changes or owt?
any other suggestions?
chop
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rover 45 hatchback very cheap and all toys ul get a nice 1 with money left ova.
i got 1 as my run around wen im not in the cosworth and havent had any problems and the engines are very strong and they very nippy with good fuel ecom.
with the money u save by buying 1 spend it on a super chip 4 more poke again
i got 1 as my run around wen im not in the cosworth and havent had any problems and the engines are very strong and they very nippy with good fuel ecom.
with the money u save by buying 1 spend it on a super chip 4 more poke again
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02-08-2005, 11:29 AM
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i fancied a golf but they seem quite expensive really.are they worth the extra money over a focus?
apples
i wondered if any traders could help!
unfortunately neither of those 2 are what im after but if ya find the right car i might take it
i want a 5 door hatchback because im not old enough to own an estate
must be diesel and preferably around 80-90k miles TOPS.budget can be Ł5500
not dark blue or burgandy because the mrs says they are "old people" colours
chop
i fancied a golf but they seem quite expensive really.are they worth the extra money over a focus?
apples
i wondered if any traders could help!
unfortunately neither of those 2 are what im after but if ya find the right car i might take it
i want a 5 door hatchback because im not old enough to own an estate
must be diesel and preferably around 80-90k miles TOPS.budget can be Ł5500
not dark blue or burgandy because the mrs says they are "old people" colours
chop
02-08-2005, 12:10 PM
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Missus has a Focus TDCi,cracking car but don't think you'll get one for Ł5k yet. The older Focus still have the ancient diesel lump in from 1973 IIRC. Still useable tho.
02-08-2005, 12:17 PM
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I reckon the best family diesel for economy (and speed) is a BMW 3 series .. Theyre well nippy .. Check out the specs!
Focus are shit long term .. cost a lot to maintain after 4 years.
Focus are shit long term .. cost a lot to maintain after 4 years.
02-08-2005, 01:26 PM
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115bhp
Actually a really nice car to drive,and it does shift,loads of torque,just not enough revs.
Focus are shit long term .. cost a lot to maintain after 4 years
02-08-2005, 03:05 PM
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plynchy
what age did the tdci start at then??
maxest
why did ya think i had a cossie?i dont collect until the end of the month
my last one went up on fire 2 years ago
al bags
why you say that about the focus?
cola
girla cant do rwd 
what age did the tdci start at then??
maxest
why did ya think i had a cossie?i dont collect until the end of the month
my last one went up on fire 2 years ago
al bags
why you say that about the focus?
cola
girla cant do rwd
02-08-2005, 05:00 PM
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Plynchy ...
I work for Ford mate .. I know what's inside .. I'm not just looking at the outside ; ) They are a good drive tho .. but hardly have character.
I run a Mk4 and a Beemer.
I too would go for an Audi/Passat or BM 3 ser.
I work for Ford mate .. I know what's inside .. I'm not just looking at the outside ; ) They are a good drive tho .. but hardly have character.
I run a Mk4 and a Beemer.
I too would go for an Audi/Passat or BM 3 ser.
02-08-2005, 07:29 PM
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james
i fancied a golf but they seem quite expensive really.are they worth the extra money over a focus?
i fancied a golf but they seem quite expensive really.are they worth the extra money over a focus?
Go and test drive them both at a car supermarket type place and see what you think.
Personally i don't like the focus, yes the TDCi looks impressive but i reckon a 110 golf would see it off quite nicely.
Diesel BMW's are pricey..
Have a look at A4's as you can get them quite cheap.
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