talen Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 i have a c-mx but looking to get a b-max. i do not understand why there is a 100 bhp when the 125 bhp is more powerful and slightly more economical. I know the 1.4 has less power but it is a older proven engine so i wondered if that model would be less trouble to maintain (no turbo etc.) your opinions will be appreciated helping me choose. i am old school and wonder if the 1.4 may be ok. as i don,t rush about. Thanks to all in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabonmu Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I would go for the 1.4 Duratec engine. It is simple, proven, and easy to maintain. Although the ecoboost offers economies; its higher mileage reliability questions, more complicated design, and higher purchase price, make it only really attractive from new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sabonmu said: I would go for the 1.4 Duratec engine. It is simple, proven, and easy to maintain. Although the ecoboost offers economies; its higher mileage reliability questions, more complicated design, and higher purchase price, make it only really attractive from new. I would've hoped that the OP has sourced a car after 9 months lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talen Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 9/19/2021 at 8:21 PM, Sabonmu said: I would go for the 1.4 Duratec engine. It is simple, proven, and easy to maintain. Although the ecoboost offers economies; its higher mileage reliability questions, more complicated design, and higher purchase price, make it only really attractive from new. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rein Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 On 12/13/2020 at 9:22 PM, talen said: i have a c-mx but looking to get a b-max. i do not understand why there is a 100 bhp when the 125 bhp is more powerful and slightly more economical. I know the 1.4 has less power but it is a older proven engine so i wondered if that model would be less trouble to maintain (no turbo etc.) your opinions will be appreciated helping me choose. i am old school and wonder if the 1.4 may be ok. as i don,t rush about. Thanks to all in advance Hi Talen, I've a bmax 2015 for 5 years, it is a 125 hp 1.0 ecoboost, it drives very good, i've driven 75k til yet without problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 9 hours ago, Rein said: i've driven 75k til yet without problems! Well at 100,000 miles you get an invite to spend £1400 and get the wet belts replaced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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