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biggirlsblouse - 21 May 2006 12:10 GMT

Never having owned a diesel before I thought I would ask here which diesel
focus I should go for and which to stay away from since I reckon at present
fuel prices I would save about £4.5k over the life of the vehicle under my
ownership.
I want a nearly new one..04 at the oldest.
I put in the details on Chrchill insurance website to see what effect
various engine sizes would have and was astounded at the range of
models...hence me wanting guidance here.

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Chris Game - 21 May 2006 18:03 GMT

> Never having owned a diesel before I thought I would ask here
> which diesel focus I should go for and which to stay away from
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> have and was astounded at the range of models...hence me wanting
> guidance here.

My 100HP unit focus goes like stink, good compromise between
performance and economy.

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Mike - 23 May 2006 18:51 GMT

I bought a new Zetec TDCi 115 3 door (05 last of old model) in replacement
for a 1.8 LX Petrol model.

It drives very effortlessly and returns 48 to 55 mpg.

The only draw back is in winter it takes about 8 miles to reach operating
temperature, so on short journeys the heater is ineffective.

Hope this helps

Mike - UK

> Never having owned a diesel before I thought I would ask here which diesel
> focus I should go for and which to stay away from since I reckon at
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> various engine sizes would have and was astounded at the range of
> models...hence me wanting guidance here.

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biggirlsblouse - 23 May 2006 19:27 GMT

>I bought a new Zetec TDCi 115 3 door (05 last of old model) in replacement
>for a 1.8 LX Petrol model.
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>> various engine sizes would have and was astounded at the range of
>> models...hence me wanting guidance here.

All very useful...I was worried about sluggish performance but what Chris
says puts that to bed...I live 7.5 miles away from work!..but I will have to
freeze in winter...but I could do with more contributions please. Any model
types to stay away from...or can you all only think of positives with
diesels..other than engine temperature?

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paul.groves@gmail.com - 28 May 2006 17:03 GMT

I've got an 05 1.8 TDCi LX. Had it about month.

I can vouch for what's been said here. Put your foot to the floor and
it shifts. There's a sweet spot around 1500-1800 rpm in ANY gear where
there is zero turbo lag - instant and quick acceleration around that
engine speed. Makes overtaking and joining motorways a sinch and a lot
less harrowing (having moved up from a 1.3 Escort. Heh). Driving
around town it's quite economical as long as you don't keep flooring it
everywhere. :)

I'd go for an LX if you can. Radio remote, AC and heated windscreen.
No alloys - but much cheaper insurance.

paul.

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Just Facts - 12 Jul 2006 18:31 GMT

> The only draw back is in winter it takes about 8 miles to reach operating
> temperature, so on short journeys the heater is ineffective.

Wow and in relatively warm England.
Imagine how diesels are in the colder parts of Canada, where starting a
cold diesel can be a problem. Often they are left running. >:)
My suggestion is getting an electric engine block heater, a very common
item in Canada.

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