What car for approx 2k? Looking for something nice but reliable
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If that doesn't draw a line under this argument, nothing will.
With a Mondeo you get a newer, larger, faster (in the sense that a tortoise is faster than a snail
) , more comfortable, better speced car for a negligible increase in running costs. In fact why someone would choose a Focus over a Mondeo at this price point unless they quite literally for the life of them could not get insured on the Mondeo is beyond me. The way certain people wax lyrical about Ford Focui is quite assuming. Some people here would have you believe it was the defining car of our Generation, not simply an above average medium sized hatchback.
I was under the impression the CL was only available in 1.4 engined cars.
My zetec had heated windscreen and AC as did my brothers - I thought they were standard?
You also get alloys with the zetec, which most definitely were (an unpopular) option on every other trim level. The non sport seats are ****, unless you're 30 stone I guess.
My zetec had heated windscreen and AC as did my brothers - I thought they were standard?
You also get alloys with the zetec, which most definitely were (an unpopular) option on every other trim level. The non sport seats are ****, unless you're 30 stone I guess.
I think you'll find it was quite special in it's time for styling, rear suspension setup and price.
I bought a focus over a mondeo because I wanted something smaller than a mondeo - I didn't want any more toys other than elec windows and AC- ended up getting heated windscreen and mirrors, electric mirrors and remote central locking as part of the bargain - for £950 I think the focus was a pretty sweet car.
My 53 plate zetec focus had neither AC nor heated windscreen. So was not standard option
The Focus was a superb car in its time, and because of the popularity there are loads about. Which make it a great second hand buy now. Yes its not brilliant at any one thing, but its a great allrounder. Mondeo will definitly cost more, to buy and to run and maintain, if you dont need the space the Focus is the better option.
It's not your lack of "illumination ability" (whatever that may be), it's simply a lack of sense.
I did have a chuckle over your main beam arguments though
There is also a greater amount of focus' on sale compared to mondeo's. So you have a much better chance of getting a one you desire in terms of age, mileage, spec and colour. Rather than being pushed to buy a mondeo when you don't need one by OCUK motors.
Exactly.
The difference will be negligible for the kind of mileage the OP will be doing, and you tend to get a newer and lower mileage Mondeo for your money.
£9 difference per tyre, so for a pair of fronts that will last 10k that's a running cost increase of an 1/18th of a penny per mile - staggering I'm sure you'll agree. The reduction in MPG caused by leaving a bag of mints in the car would be more significant. Also that's not bad considering you've picked H rated tyres for the Focus (rated to 125 mph) and W rated for the Mondeo (up to 170 mph).
You done especially well to manage that because I must have looked at 8 other Focus Zetecs before buying mine and they all had AC and heated screen. Even my father's 2001 ex-fleet car with tape player has heated screen and mirrors.
Why wouldn't you want a newer car with more kit, a bigger boot and 45 extra bhp for the same money with a negligible difference in running costs? I mean if you were upgraded on a flight to business class, would you turn it down because you didn't want the extra leg room?
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In summary, you won't go far wrong with either, so ask yourself what you want from the car.
Space? Fun? 'Sporty' (lololololol) springs and handling (honestly, they're soft, don't worry about a hard ride etc.). Toys? etc.
They're both great cars and neither will disappoint.
Space? Fun? 'Sporty' (lololololol) springs and handling (honestly, they're soft, don't worry about a hard ride etc.). Toys? etc.
They're both great cars and neither will disappoint.
No, it won't.
No, that's kind of the point, it will cost LESS for the same age and mileage, as less people want them.
Servicing and maintenance costs are comparable between the two cars.
See above.
Why? I'd rather have more car for the same cash.
Not sure how a heavier car will do the same MPG as the lighter one with the same engine.
The mondeo needs the 2 litre minumum, so thats more fuel, more tax, more insurance.
How is that the same.
Even with the same engine, Focus is cheaper to run.
More car? In terms of weight yes.
The mondeo needs the 2 litre minumum, so thats more fuel, more tax, more insurance.
How is that the same.
Even with the same engine, Focus is cheaper to run.
More car? In terms of weight yes.
Just looking through some classifieds it seems there is quite a decent choice of 2006 Mondeos for 2-2.5k, but only utter dross in terms of the Focus (e.g. non-runners, write offs, huge mileage etc).
What's wrong with the 1.8? It's quicker than a 1.6 Focus.
What's wrong with the 1.8? It's quicker than a 1.6 Focus.
Exactly.