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Urban Sports
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7,562 posts
73 months
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I did say it was boring... To cut a long story short, when we had our little boy I bought my wife a previous but late ish generation focus, she loves it and I have to admit that it really is a good car in most respects, hell I'd even admit to enjoying driving it  I'm in Spain right now and have as a hire car the latest generation focus, I was under the impression that they tended to get bigger with the next generation as a kind of automotive trait. Not so, this boy is much smaller inside everywhere and I reckon it's actually a bit heavier, very fuel efficient though and a damn sight quieter but there genuinely is nowhere near as much space inside which kind of goes against the way it has always been IMO. On the plus side it corners really well. 
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CoolHands
1,899 posts
65 months
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worst "I'm on holiday" thread ever
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Urban Sports
Original Poster
7,562 posts
73 months
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It didn't take long for the first bite
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rumple
2,628 posts
21 months
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But does it handle like a Golf 
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Urban Sports
Original Poster
7,562 posts
73 months
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rumple said: But does it handle like a Golf I'm staying for a while, I'll order a golf next week and let you know
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GoneAnon
921 posts
22 months
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My wife had a 2004 Mk1, then in 2009 she upgraded to a new Mk2, and then got a new model in September last year.
The Mk1 (now my son's) remains the best to drive. The new car is the best built, most comfortable, and quietest by a huge margin and the only criticism I have is that the steering feels a little vague.
I honestly can't say I've noticed the new car being smaller inside than either of the two previous ones and, for the first time, I would be happy to have one myself.
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GroundEffect
7,289 posts
26 months
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The C346 is no larger than the C307. The C346 feels smaller inside mainly due to the massive IP. After reading reviews that stated the C346 doesn't handle as well as its older sibling I wasn't expecting much but when I finally got around to driving one - with the 1.0 Turbo too - I was pleasantly surprised. (yes I'm using codes f  k you)
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F1GTRUeno
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88 months
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Synchromesh
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36 months
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GroundEffect said: (yes I'm using codes f k you) Knob. You can only do that for BMWs, Mercs, Hondas and Porsche 911s.
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mondayo
586 posts
133 months
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Sightly related to this, a friend of mine has had back to back Astra estates and it seems the new one is smaller inside....mainly due to the size/thickness of the doors.
I parked a new focus next to my volvo the other day and it seemed massive but then inside it seemed quite small, apart from being a fair bit higher.
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soad
16,134 posts
46 months
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F1GTRUeno said: It's bloody ugly. Absolutely. 
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Urban Sports
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73 months
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F1GTRUeno said: It's bloody ugly. Yes this aswell.
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vit4
3,094 posts
40 months
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They look bloody massive? Parked the Escort next to one, wish I'd got a picture. I'll try to get one to illustrate the difference!
A colleague has the new C-max (I presume same platform?) which is bloody comfortable.
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10 Pence Short
27,921 posts
87 months
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GroundEffect said: The C346 is no larger than the C307. The C346 feels smaller inside mainly due to the massive IP. After reading reviews that stated the C346 doesn't handle as well as its older sibling I wasn't expecting much but when I finally got around to driving one - with the 1.0 Turbo too - I was pleasantly surprised. (yes I'm using codes f k you) "IP" you say? Yes, I could see it being the IP. IP can have an enormous impact on interior space. Absolutely. What's IP?
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Golaboots
215 posts
18 months
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I've done about 10k miles in various 1.6d new focus.
Can't say I'm a huge fan, they drive ok but the interior is naff and ride a bit crashy.
Huge panel gaps too, you can get your small finger into lots of them. Plus I've only ever got 50mpg from them, despite sticking to 70 on the motorway. How can it have so little power yet still return no more mpg than an old 2.2 model or d5 Volvo?
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KardioKate
1,584 posts
24 months
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10 Pence Short said: "IP" you say? Yes, I could see it being the IP. IP can have an enormous impact on interior space. Absolutely.
What's IP? Impact protection?
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Urban Sports
Original Poster
7,562 posts
73 months
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vit4 said: They look bloody massive? Parked the Escort next to one, wish I'd got a picture. I'll try to get one to illustrate the difference!
A colleague has the new C-max (I presume same platform?) which is bloody comfortable. Yeah they do look big but I'm pretty sure after using it back to back with our 2009 model it's no bigger and the space seems less useable for our needs anyway. Hired a new C max as well, I liked that.
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GroundEffect
7,289 posts
26 months
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KardioKate said: 10 Pence Short said: "IP" you say? Yes, I could see it being the IP. IP can have an enormous impact on interior space. Absolutely.
What's IP? Impact protection? Instrument Panel....aka dashboard. I've been in the automotive industry too long already.
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deltashad
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67 months
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davepoth
20,194 posts
69 months
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Did they really have to make it look like a whale shark?
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