MK2 Focus 1.6/1.8 TDCI

[Memorise97]

Been reading the reviews especially on the 1.6, seem all good mostly... however..

have been reading that the MPG isn't the best on the 1.6?
Also that they sometimes have a lack of power..

currently have a £2500-£3000 budget and to be fair this looks like a much more convenient car compared to getting as everyone knows..

A Fiesta Zetec S MK6..

but yes, as I was saying, most of the Focus's are at £2500-£4000, would love a titanium, but if not then a Zetec model..

Does anyone know whether the prices will drop on these within 4 months time?

Also what are the things I should consider taking notice of if I go to buy one with over 100K miles?

[oilslick]

Here's an idea. Wait until you're ready to buy before you start more pointless threads...

[Memorise97]

oilslick said:

Here's an idea. Wait until you're ready to buy before you start more pointless threads...

thats logical, wait until my insurance runs out then start making threads whilst i have no car because my Corsa will be sold, clever that

[t400ble]

Drop im 4 months? Probably not

How many miles a year do you do?

[oilslick]

Memorise97 said:

thats logical, wait until my insurance runs out then start making threads whilst i have no car because my Corsa will be sold, clever that

OK, I'll get my crystal ball out. Prices will drop by 3.27% between now and May.

[Memorise97]

oilslick said:

OK, I'll get my crystal ball out. Prices will drop by 3.27% between now and May.

The thread does not revolve around that one question..

[Memorise97]

t400ble said:

Drop im 4 months? Probably not

How many miles a year do you do?

15-20k

[oilslick]

Memorise97 said:

The thread does not revolve around that one question..

Here's the answer to the rest.

http://www.google.com

Edit - also make sure you pick one with decent oxygen pumps and coil packs

[Memorise97]

oilslick said:

Here's the answer to the rest.

http://www.google.com

Edit - also make sure you pick one with decent oxygen pumps and coil packs

that's hilarious, because when I bought it at 80,000 miles I had my 'Crystal ball' out and could see that at 98,000 miles I would need to replace an oxygen pump & coil pack..

[BGarside]

Lots of problems with 1.6TDCI in Mk. 2 Focus I believe, to do with oil supply to turbo clogging up resulting in turbo death. Maybe better to avoid like the plague.

I understand the 1.8TDCI does not suffer this issue and is also not fitted with a DPF so less hassle there too.

It's an older engine, but I had one in a Mark 1 Focus and after remapping it went pretty well and stil managed around 52mpg at an indicated 75mph cruise.

[GTIAlex]

All you do is start topics about cars you wont ever buy. Bore off.

[Memorise97]

BGarside said:

Lots of problems with 1.6TDCI in Mk. 2 Focus I believe, to do with oil supply to turbo clogging up resulting in turbo death. Maybe better to avoid like the plague.

I understand the 1.8TDCI does not suffer this issue and is also not fitted with a DPF so less hassle there too.

It's an older engine, but I had one in a Mark 1 Focus and after remapping it went pretty well and stil managed around 52mpg at an indicated 75mph cruise.

thank you, will look at the 1.8's

[Memorise97]

GTIAlex said:

All you do is start topics about cars you wont ever buy. Bore off.

considering it is between this and the zetec s fiesta so how about you don't reply on my topic and 'bore off'

[Memorise97]

Is the mpg on the 1.8 good?

[Sensibleboy]

Isn't this the DV6 engine?

[MarshPhantom]

BGarside said:

Lots of problems with 1.6TDCI in Mk. 2 Focus I believe, to do with oil supply to turbo clogging up resulting in turbo death. Maybe better to avoid like the plague.

I understand the 1.8TDCI does not suffer this issue and is also not fitted with a DPF so less hassle there too.

It's an older engine, but I had one in a Mark 1 Focus and after remapping it went pretty well and stil managed around 52mpg at an indicated 75mph cruise.

1.6 lots of expensive trouble but fairly economical.

1.8 lots of expensive trouble and not very economical

[DickP]

BGarside said:

Lots of problems with 1.6TDCI in Mk. 2 Focus I believe, to do with oil supply to turbo clogging up resulting in turbo death. Maybe better to avoid like the plague.

Is it the same engine as the 1.6 HDi then? Heard the same about those and got someone keen on a 1.6 TDCi but don't want them buying a liability if they're not mech minded? (they're not particularly car savvy either)

[Mr2Mike]

DickP said:

Is it the same engine as the 1.6 HDi then? Heard the same about those and got someone keen on a 1.6 TDCi but don't want them buying a liability if they're not mech minded? (they're not particularly car savvy either)

Yes, same engine. It was a joint development between Ford and PSA, and is also used in MINIs and Volvos.

[Memorise97]

Mr2Mike said:

Yes, same engine. It was a joint development between Ford and PSA, and is also used in MINIs and Volvos.

So basically I shouldn't really look to get one?

[BGarside]

Apparently the engine was subject to big problems in the Focus but less so in the Fiesta and perhaps other cars are not as badly affected, so worth doing some research - maybe check out Honest John for reviews of the various cars fitted with this engine?