07-07-2014, 08:34 AM
MK2 Focus TDCi 2.0
Has the 16v HDi engine that Ruan talks about but no horrible DPF thing (earlier ones certainly don't). I think it's the Euro 4 emissions thing you need to watch for, as that's either the cutoff point or the point at which they were introduced.
The handling is actually rather excellent, driving position heaps better than the Peugeot 307 (with the same engine) and all-in-all they're not a bad looking car IMO.
My boss gives his all sorts of abuse. At 70k miles it needed a new clutch and DMF which cost him around £500 from an indy garage. Otherwise it's just needed regular service items. Oh and an alternator fault, but that cost less than £100 to put right too.
I hate this search for a more-modern car too, everything seems to have potentially ruinous un-serviceable (from a DIY perspective) time-bombs on board in the form of anti-pollutant rubbish which the government have made illegal for you to remove. It's why I've set my sights on a BMW 320d instead of the other offerings out there, since it's something I don't think I'd get bored of too quickly, looks nice, is swift, and has no dirty, stinking DPF on it!
Good luck with your search bud.
Has the 16v HDi engine that Ruan talks about but no horrible DPF thing (earlier ones certainly don't). I think it's the Euro 4 emissions thing you need to watch for, as that's either the cutoff point or the point at which they were introduced.
The handling is actually rather excellent, driving position heaps better than the Peugeot 307 (with the same engine) and all-in-all they're not a bad looking car IMO.
My boss gives his all sorts of abuse. At 70k miles it needed a new clutch and DMF which cost him around £500 from an indy garage. Otherwise it's just needed regular service items. Oh and an alternator fault, but that cost less than £100 to put right too.
I hate this search for a more-modern car too, everything seems to have potentially ruinous un-serviceable (from a DIY perspective) time-bombs on board in the form of anti-pollutant rubbish which the government have made illegal for you to remove. It's why I've set my sights on a BMW 320d instead of the other offerings out there, since it's something I don't think I'd get bored of too quickly, looks nice, is swift, and has no dirty, stinking DPF on it!
Good luck with your search bud.
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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