Storm16 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi I have focus 1.8 tdci estate mk2 and have started to look at the mk2.5 1.8 tdci estate any there any major changes that are better than the mk2.any quirks that arnt good, Just wondered if they had changed much apart from the odd tweak to the looks? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 anybody got any info on improvements or quirks? 43 views and not one person has a comment?? come on guys thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm182 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I wouldn't say it's going to be a massive upgrade if you already have a MK2. The looks are the main thing but you get a slightly nicer interior/instrument cluster etc plus I think it has slightly more sound deadening? Could be wrong on that though. I think it's just a few subtle tweaks to make the whole package seem a little more modern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 thanks james much appreicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm182 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 No worries :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Its mainly the face of it that has changed. Its the same car underneath just with more makeup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I own a MK2 and drive s MK2.5 for work and they drive and feel the same. The 2.5 is a bit more sorted with regards to appearance and trim but I can go from one car to the other without worrying about the position of controls or changing driving style. Tbh, if you want a good drive get a MK2, if you want a good drive and a bit mote style get s 2.5. When the MK2 came out the only negative that car reviewers had was that they reckoned the MK2 was a bit drab so Ford just dressed it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 thanks for allot for the comments and views... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yeah I remember Top Gear when they took the MK2 onto the streets and no one gave it a second look lol. Generally though, both very good cars, just with the warpaint on, it makes it look a little better. Also if you want to mod the car, go for the MK2.5, if you wanted to, you could then add such things as eco mode etc to the instrument cluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm182 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I don't think there are really any cons as such to the 2.5 unless you prefer the look of the 2 I guess but that's just personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 whats the eco mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm182 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's a little program on the trip computer screen that shows you how economically you're driving with little pictures of flowers etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 lol the greener I drive the more petals...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysquirrel Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I believe stability control became standard across the range on the mk 2.5 which was a big draw for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm182 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 lol the greener I drive the more petals...lol Yep, you've got it pretty much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCooper Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 How do you get the eco mode? Mine doesn't have it (Mk2.5 2l TDCI Titanium). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsy Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 How do you get the eco mode? Mine doesn't have it (Mk2.5 2l TDCI Titanium). Its not enabled by default on some foci. I had to turn it on via elmconfig. Turned it off again though as its a load of old cobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 too much of a good thing can be bad..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm16 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 decided to stick with mk2 I have for a bit longer.. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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