I have a few questions about a particular Ford Focus
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I'm looking at the 2018 reg St line X model, the 1 litre petrol EcoBoost.
The average price seems to be 11.5/12.5k.
I'd like to know how the engine is, if it's economical and in particular how it handles on motorway journeys? Does it struggle being only a 1 litre? I'd mainly be using the car for my journey to work, a 60 mile round trip with about 40 of those miles on the motorway.
Looking at Auto Trader the figures say it can obtain up to 57mpg, does that sound about right from an owner/previous owner?
How does it handle? I'll test drive one myself before buying if I do go ahead with it however I'd love to hear some opinions from you guys.
Also, in regards to the Infotainment system, how good is it? Is there a digital speedometer or do you have to rely on the old fashioned speed dial? In my current car I'm used to a digital speedometer.
Does it have any nice features such as adaptive cruise control, parking sensors etc?
Plus any other thoughts on the car would be great!
I realise a lot of this information is shared on the advert however some of it isn't clear to me and I'd like real opinions and thoughts on the car if possible.
Thanks all.
The average price seems to be 11.5/12.5k.
I'd like to know how the engine is, if it's economical and in particular how it handles on motorway journeys? Does it struggle being only a 1 litre? I'd mainly be using the car for my journey to work, a 60 mile round trip with about 40 of those miles on the motorway.
Looking at Auto Trader the figures say it can obtain up to 57mpg, does that sound about right from an owner/previous owner?
How does it handle? I'll test drive one myself before buying if I do go ahead with it however I'd love to hear some opinions from you guys.
Also, in regards to the Infotainment system, how good is it? Is there a digital speedometer or do you have to rely on the old fashioned speed dial? In my current car I'm used to a digital speedometer.
Does it have any nice features such as adaptive cruise control, parking sensors etc?
Plus any other thoughts on the car would be great!
I realise a lot of this information is shared on the advert however some of it isn't clear to me and I'd like real opinions and thoughts on the car if possible.
Thanks all.
Which engine power version is it? I’m guessing the 125bhp one?
I can’t comment on the infotainment side as I had a ‘62 plate Focus and I think it’s been updated a bit since then but the engine is a goodun’. You won’t get the advertised mpg but I was getting mid 40s out of mine. It’s actually quite a relaxed drive at motorway speeds with a nice dollop of torque at 70mph to help with overtakes.
They’ve made millions of those new ecoboost engines and they generally are reliable but keep an eye on coolant levels as it does run pretty hot and will go bang pretty quickly if it loses its coolant. If you see the temp gauge go into the red - turn off immediately!
They’re good cars with good engines so just keep on top of servicing and weekly checks and you’ll be fine.
I can’t comment on the infotainment side as I had a ‘62 plate Focus and I think it’s been updated a bit since then but the engine is a goodun’. You won’t get the advertised mpg but I was getting mid 40s out of mine. It’s actually quite a relaxed drive at motorway speeds with a nice dollop of torque at 70mph to help with overtakes.
They’ve made millions of those new ecoboost engines and they generally are reliable but keep an eye on coolant levels as it does run pretty hot and will go bang pretty quickly if it loses its coolant. If you see the temp gauge go into the red - turn off immediately!
They’re good cars with good engines so just keep on top of servicing and weekly checks and you’ll be fine.
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