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I have the choice of a 07 Ford focus tdci 1.8 sport with 6300miles or a 07 Ford cmax 1.6 tdci life with 79000 miles. The focus is £4495 the cmax £3995. Do I go for the cheapest or the lower mileage? what car is better? Thanks in advance.

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    Go for the 1.8 Sport, more robust engine and pretty much bombproof. (I am biased though as that's what I have).

    The 1.8 is the only true Ford engine in the range, it's simple and effective plus it's very tuneable too.

    The 1.6 is a Peugeot/Citroen/Ford mishmash and has the terrible diesel particulate filter (DPF) to contend with which causes many headaches.

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    Id go with the sport 😆

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    Thank you stoney871. What s ur average mpg? And has it enuf grunt

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    Thanks xdazx

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    I got a mondy 1.8 and that goes well :) and ur welcome

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    I've currently got a 1.8 w reg focus petrol that still goes well but wasn't sure on diesel

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    Cheaper to run diesel are :) and even if you wanted a bit more poke you can get remapped cheap enough

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    I usually get over 460 to a tank which involves city and motorway driving but my right boot is a bit weighty ;).

    Plenty of poke on mine as it's mapped to 148bhp and goes like a stabbed rat :d

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    Going from a MK1 petrol to a MK2 diesel will put a smile on your face for sure.

    I did exactly the same from a V reg 1.8 petrol and the extra poke and torque will be very noticeable.

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    Thanks guys really looking forward to it now

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    Dont forget we need pics to approve 1st lol

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    As soon as I get it they'll be up

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    Welcome to the family Philip!

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    Thank u

    Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app

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    Well lads I was gonna get the focus 1.8 tdci then the misses decided she didn't Like the noise of diesels ( don't ask lol) so she picked a 1.6 petrol focus c max. Nice to drive but lacks power

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    We all know who weres the trousers in your house then pip 😂

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    Good motor, petrol, diesel, auto or manual?

    I keep my fingers crossed that its not an diesel auto...

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    Oh yes mate and it's not me thats for sure lol. 1.6 petrol zetec

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    Manual

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    Thank goodness for that!

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