Going to look into getting a new car sometime soon, I've spent the last 2 days looking at the 140 bhp 1L ecoboosts, and the 123 Zetec S, but there's the 1.6L versions too, what one would you lot suggest, and why?

140 bhp if you can imo.

It's lovely and responsive with a good amount of go.

Shorter gearing though so feels like it really needs a 6th gear at motorway speeds (although even the 125 does to some extent).

3 minutes ago, alexp999 said:

140 bhp if you can imo.

It's lovely and responsive with a good amount of go.

Shorter gearing though so feels like it really needs a 6th gear at motorway speeds (although even the 125 does to some extent).

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It's a thoroughly enjoyable car to drive, and also comfortable. But as said, just missing a 6th gear for me. The all new fiesta they're bringing out though, the ST-LIne version of that has a 6th gear, so perhaps look at that?

Yeah, I've been stuck with 5 gears since I passed my test anyway, and do very minimal amount of actual 5th gear driving due to where I live and how I travel, but it's one thing I'm kind of not too bothered with, but obviously yeah a 6th gear would be nice to have. I think the ST versions are a bit off budget for me, but who knows come November!