Newer car purchase

[Graham Jackson]

Greetings boys and girls. I've just been made redundant and am lucky enough to be able to claim my work pension at the same time so I have a little bit of money, around £14,000 to treat myself to a newer car? I currently drive a 2005 MKII Focus LX with around 85000 on the clock, my niece is claiming the car to go to uni and it's now called Fiona the Focus. I know which colour I want, Deep Impact Blue and I would like to get a Titanium if possible. I'm not sure if I want a petrol or a Diesel engine. I'm Capt. slow slower brother so I don't need an RS or an ST. Anyone have any recommendations engine and fuel wise? 

Thank  you in advance.

Graham

[alexp999]

What's your annual mileage and journey types?

You wanting another Focus, or different size?

[jeebowhite]

ecoboost engines give a good bit of poke, if you have been made redundant, I would assume you are running more town miles than motorway, so an eco would probably do the trick.

[GRAHAM46]

Thanks for replying. Up until now my mileage has been around 10,000 a year mostly in town, to and from work etc with the odd days out work permitting. Now I'm not restricted by work I have more time to visit all those places you never get around to seeing so I expect my mileage to go up. I have been looking at a 1.0 Ecoboost 125 petrol Focus Titanium in Deep Impact Blue but I wouldn't be opposed to a Diesel engine Focus. 

Graham

[alexp999]

I'd stick to a petrol if you are mostly around town.

1.0 is a great little engine and in 125 guide nets you the 6 speed gearbox.

My mum has this combo in a Focus Estate and it's s hoot to drive, yet still can return reasonable MPG if you take it easy. Expect about 40-45mpg.

[dave1987]

Yeah agree the 1.0 ecoboost 125 is the best bet if you're not fussed about speed. Enough guts for most a plenty refined too. If you go diesel I thought the 1.5 tdci that you get in the later cars was slightly more refined than the 1.6 tdci.

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[GRAHAM46]

Thanks for the advice everyone. In the end I've gone for a 15 reg Focus Titanium in deep impact blue with a 1.5 tdci engine. My brother in law is selling me the car so I better get a good deal!!. It's  Ford direct car so should be in good order. Pics to follow once it's in my hands

[goldtail77]

My lease, soon to be returned, is a 1.6TDCi Titanium. You won't be disappointed. I came from a 2004 Edge and the comfort and spec was worlds apart. 

[Joss max]

Good choice Graham

I have the 15 TDCI Tit focus. Awesome car and they pull like a train and keep on going. lovely to drive and far less gear changing. Lots of toys to play with as well.

[GRAHAM46]

Thanks everyone. I had help in my car choice my brother in law actually sold me the car at the dealer ship he works at, so I got a little bit of discount 😀 And he probably saved himself an ear bashing from my sister for not doing me a good deal. 

[GRAHAM46]

Picked it up today only driven it a few miles but it's a nice car to drive. I definitely made the right choice. 

[Rainydays]

Beautiful colour and it has the proper grille :). Enjoy it !

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[GRAHAM46]

Thanks for all your advice and replys. For various family reasons I have not been able to go far in the Focus until last week. A free day resulted in a trip to Whitby from middlesbrough. The car goes like a dream, plenty of power to overtake and very comfortable.