20-05-14, 12:13 PM
(20-05-14, 07:00 AM)nick crisp link Wrote: So my Dad's Focus 1.8 is now mine to do as I please with. It's too expensive to run for me, so I'll be looking to chop it in soon. So what should I go for? I don't know anything much about cars, but my brother is recommending a smallish turbo diesel, as much cheaper to run. Obviously I'll want something that's pretty reliable, not too expensive, no price figure in mind yet as I haven't yet looked to see what's out there at what price, or what I'm likely to get for the Focus (30-ish k miles on't clock, good condition, full service history). And I'm not made of money!
It's not about performance to me, but may end up needing it for a commute of up to 35 miles each way for a while. As long as it will sit at 70/80 on a motorway trip without sucking the tank dry at an alarming rate - well, you get the picture.
Ideas?
what are you expecting running cost wise? My old 20002 focus with 160k still returns 38mpg. Are you looking for much more than this?