Cycloneracer Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hello, I'm new to the forum and considering a focus 1.6 tdci (95) as a company car. I was just wanting a bit of advice. I've been to see one at my local dealer and really like it. But, they didn't have one with this engine. I'm a bit concerned it might be a bit too slow (I do 30k miles per year), and unfortunately I'm not able to upgrade. I haven't been able to find a review of the car with this lower output 1.6. Has anyone got any experience driving one? I'd appreciate any advice, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Well, mine is a 2008 Econetic focus and do about 50 mile a day in it, and its comfortable on the motorway and enough grunt to overtake when needed. Although not tested it with a full load yet, but I don't see that making too much of a difference. Oh...and Welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffnat68 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 welcome mate.I have a 1.6 90 bhp estate mk 2 and its got load of poke even if it is an estate...lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycloneracer Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thank you all. That gives me a bit of reassurance. I'm not expecting it to be fast, just so long as it'll cruise happily at motorway speeds. I was quite impressed it apparently has a 6 speed gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnis Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have a 110, with plenty if grunt. Okay, its not a Ferrari, but it certainly shifts when you want it to. You will probably be left wanting more power, but I very much doubt you will be needing more power. I'm not sure about the gearbox, as mine only has 5 gears. The 2.0 definitely does, however these are more expensive to run. Mpg is very good too. You'll probably be seeing around 50-60 mpg depending on how you drive, possibly more if you're very sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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