New Car...again

Steedie

Steedie

Steedie

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Well I've only had the XF 18 months, but in January I found out my girlfriend was pregnant. So it's been eating away at me since then what to do with my car. I can afford the monthly payments, but it's everything else that makes it a little selfish of me to keep it. It needs 4 new tyres (£7-800) in a couple of months, warranty (£900) in February and a service not long after that which is a major one. With all that in mind I just decided I'll get a car that is cheaper to run for a couple of years then sneak in something less sensible again :)...

I wanted something that was quite well specced, practical and roomy enough for the baby and drives well, maybe something not any less powerful or not far off.

And here's what I ended up with:

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Massively missing the mark power wise :p It's a Ford Focus (62 Plate) 1.0L Ecoboost Titanium. Quite a drop in power from a 3 litre XF, but I must admit it drives fantastically and is a really nice little car. The spec is really good too so I'm not left wanting for gadgets, and it's saving me a nice amount a month too. £500 refund in insurance was a very nice start.

Will put up a full review once I've had it a week :)
 
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So it is even bigger and probably heavier than a Fiesta, with the same 1.0 Engine.

Facepalm x2.
 
86JR said:
So it is even bigger and probably heavier than a Fiesta, with the same 1.0 Engine.

Facepalm x2.
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In case you cannot read, he is having a child so will need the bigger of the two cars even if it was slower. It's obvious he isn't after performance as he could have bought one with a more powerful engine.

FACEPALM @ U LOL

It's just the replacement for the NA 1.6 engine with the same power.

Is it the 100ps or 125ps engine?
 
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For any of you thinking speed was an important factor, then face palm at you :p

I bought this car to save money all round. From running costs to monthly payments. I was going to get a 1.6 but after driving the 1.0 Ecoboost, it was a no brainer. It's a fantastic engine that drives just as well as the 1.6

It's the 125 :)
 
Seems fair enough, we had a 1.8 Focus when baby on the way. Crap on fuel and pretty dull engine note, this engine is better in both regards aswell as more power.
 
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