Thanks Mark.
Think u have invented a new phrase: "Codgerly"
"Mark Scott" <mylastnameME@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 11 May 2008 17:15:53 +0100, Acedrew wrote:
>
>> I've had a Mk1 Focus TDCi Zetec for a few years and found it to be a
>> particularly good handling motor, with good performance to boot.
>>
>> I was thinking about getting a Mk2 Focus (or even the latest 2008
>> facelift "Mk3"), however having recently driven a couple of Mk2s I'm
>> having second theoughts.
>>
>> The handling doesnt feel aywhere near as sharp, plus the performance in
>> the 1.8 petrol versions I tried was less than impressive...
>>
>> Anyone care to put a good word in for the Mk2 car - esp the 2.0 TDCi
>> model?
>
> I've had a 2.0 TDCi Titanium for 18 months; it replaced a 1.8 TDCi Ghia
> which I liked a lot. The Mk2 feels heavier, more solid, and not quite
as
> sharp as the Mk1 was. On the other hand the extra grunt from the 2.0
> engine more than makes up for it, and it is still a very engaging drive.
> Also the 2.0 motor is much more flexible and doesn't threaten to stall
at
> the slightest provocation, which was my major complaint about the 1.8.
>
> The fuel consumption is heavier though. I was regularly getting well
over
> 50mpg from the 1.8, and the 2.0 only manages somewhere in the low 40's
> over the same kinds of journeys.
>
> The Titanium trim has been a disappointment too. I was hoping and
> expecting it to be at least as well equipped as the Ghia, but less
> codgerly. It has some nice additions like automatic lights and wipers,
> but it lacks the climate control AC and doesn't even have a low
> screenwash warning light, which is just miserly.
>
> I'm now wondering what my next car will be. Somehow I don't think it
> will be three Focusses in a row.
>
> Mark Scott
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