David Hearn wrote:
> Yes, it's me again asking more questions about which car to get!
>
> Having pretty much settled on getting a used Ford Focus (probably petrol
> due to my (irrational?) fear of dual mass flywheels!), we've noticed
> that occasionally we'll see a Mk2 Focus pop up in our searches.
>
> Can anyone comment which is the better one to buy (assuming identical
> mileage/age)? I'm thinking things like, reliability, engineering,
> comfort etc - plus any other reason I've not thought of. Future resale
> value may be something to consider, but we tend to keep cars until the
> have little value - so unless we find it really isn't for us, we don't
> plan on reselling.
>
> Couple of things - the Mk2 is supposedly slightly larger, so more
> space/headroom in the back seats (something which I think some reviews
> commented on for the Mk 1), and a slightly larger boot (something which
> would be useful). I also believe that the workshop CDs you see on eBay
> etc won't cover the Mk 2 as they're now online only (with a £2k signup
> fee), and a quick search of Haynes suggests they haven't done a Mk 2
> book yet. I've made lots of use of our Peugeot CDs and Haynes manual
> for servicing and diagnostics etc.
>
> I also like the Mk 2's little display under the speedo etc which can
> show MPG etc... but that's not a justifiable reason to go for a Mk 2...
;)
>
> Thanks
>
> David
It's more than a little larger; it's the width of a Mk2 Mondeo. This may
not
trouble you, but I wouldn't comfortably be able to get it in my garage.
Another perhaps trivial complaint is the location of the handbrake. This
seems not to have been converted for the RHD market, and so is
significantly offset to the left.
Chris
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