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Best Ford Focus engine?

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  • 28-10-2016 3:06pm
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    caoimhin92
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hello

    Im considering buying a Ford Focus but as unsure what engine to go for. Its for general and motorway use. Im looking at 2012 to 2013 year.

    Would anyone know which engine is the best overall for this car either diesel or petrol seeing as changes in diesel prices may be introduced from the budget.

    Thanks a million for any info.

    Caoimhin
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    martinr5232
    Registered Users Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    You will be hard pushed to find a petrol focus the 1.6 diesel would be way more common.


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    Atlantic Dawn
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    The budget had no increase in any fuel duties. How many miles/km will you be covering a year?


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    Special Circumstances
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    martinr5232 wrote: »
    You will be hard pushed to find a petrol focus the 1.6 diesel would be way more common.

    Indeed, the "best" engine is a bit academic - in the real world there's only one option, the french diesel engine.
    500+ focusssss 2012-2013
    23 petrol, of which several are ST etc.


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    Noccy_Mondy
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    2.0 163 bhp if you need a diesel and want to do it right!


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    kona
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    Special Circumstances wrote: »
    Indeed, the "best" engine is a bit academic - in the real world there's only one option, the french diesel engine.
    500+ focusssss 2012-2013
    23 petrol, of which several are ST etc.

    Wow. That's a great statistic. 23 petrols. Mental.


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    bazz26
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    OP, what type of driving do you do? If it's mostly short stop/start type driving around town then a diesel is not really suitable for the job or of any benefit to you. Unfortunately as others have said the majority of Ford Focus in your field of view will be diesel.


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    theteal
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    Special Circumstances wrote: »
    Indeed, the "best" engine is a bit academic - in the real world there's only one option, the french diesel engine.
    500+ focusssss 2012-2013
    23 petrol, of which several are ST etc.

    Not sure I want to live on this planet anymore....


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