Focus 1.0 Litre EcoBoost

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:20

I don't think I'll ever get over how annoying it is watching people bang on about £30 road tax...

...after spending £14,000 on a car

Still, I should be grateful really - any manufacturer attempting to dance to the eco tune WITHOUT using a diesel engine deserves praise in my books. The 1 litre Ecoboost sounds great.

Simon · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:21

Won't need tweaking. A lighter car will use less fuel anyway

SDK^ · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:25

[TW]Fox;21466317 said:
I don't think I'll ever get over how annoying it is watching people bang on about £30 road tax...

...after spending £14,000 on a car

It's a £20k car because I'm getting the Titanium X

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:26

£20k on a 1 litre ecocar with £30 road tax? NOT SURE IF SERIOUS.

If you are serious, then at least buy it through somebody like Broadspeed. Then its only a £17k car.

Actually, Broadspeed will do the 150bhp 1.6T Ecoboost Titanium X for only £200 more than the 1.0T. Why would you bother with the 1 litre when for 200 quid more you can get the much better engine? I'd definately do that instead.

peterattheboro · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:27

Where did he say he was buying it because it's only £30 tax?

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:28

peterattheboro said:
Where did he say he was buying it because it's only £30 tax?

The same place I claimed he was buying it purely for the tax. ie, nowhere :rolleyes:

SDK^ · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:29

[TW]Fox;21466372 said:
£20k on a 1 litre ecocar with £30 road tax? NOT SURE IF SERIOUS.

If you are serious, then at least buy it through somebody like Broadspeed. Then its only a £17k car.

Actually, Broadspeed will do the 150bhp 1.6T Ecoboost Titanium X for only £200 more than the 1.0T. Why would you bother with the 1 litre when for 200 quid more you can get the much better engine? I'd definately do that instead.

I'm not bothered about the cheaper road tax, its not the deciding factor.
The car is for my partner who doesn't care about speed

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:30

SDK^ said:
I'm not bothered about the cheaper road tax, it not the deciding factor.
The car is for my partner who doesn't care about speed

Even so, it's 200 quid!! £200 more for the 1.6T. Probably comes with a bit of extra spec for that as well.

SDK^ · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:33

Fair point, will check it out

Disco Boy · 13 Mar 2012 at 21:38

And it will be worth more when you come to sell it - you're going to lose a packet by buying a new car so may not care about that small difference though!

SDK^ · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:25

The Appearance Pack option on the Titanium X is a bit annoying.

On all other models this option gives you rear privacy glass and a wheel upgrade, but on the TX you get the glass and keyless entry. How does keyless entry change the appearance ?!?!. I want the 18" wheels !!!

Participant · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:33

I wouldn't want the 18" wheels at all. They're too big for the car, make the ride harsher, and cost more in tyre replacements.

Not sure why keyless entry comes under the appearance pack though. Maybe it deletes something on the door.

[TW]Fox · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:36

Yea 18s on a regular Focus are a bit daft really.

rodenal · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:39

Does a zetec S with the 180 1.6t for £16.8k inc metallic + cruise not make even more sense?

Participant · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:44

rodenal said:
Does a zetec S with the 180 1.6t for £16.8k inc metallic + cruise not make even more sense?

Lacks Christmas tree lights though

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Brookert · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:49

Robbie G said:
Lacks Christmas tree lights though .

made me lol, its all about the Christmas lights these days.

SDK^ · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:52

Robbie G said:
Lacks Christmas tree lights though .

It also has old school heating control dials, and is missing many other useful gadgets.

rodenal · 14 Mar 2012 at 10:54

lordrobs · 14 Mar 2012 at 11:33

I'm trying to swing a company car (well, subsidised lease to be accurate) at the moment.

If they go for it then I'll be taking a very close look at these as IIRC I will still have to pay a BIC on the emissions.

PMKeates · 14 Mar 2012 at 20:14

lordrobs said:
I'm trying to swing a company car (well, subsidised lease to be accurate) at the moment.

If they go for it then I'll be taking a very close look at these as IIRC I will still have to pay a BIC on the emissions.

You will have to pay a biro? That's an amazing deal!