Deebrief

Thinking of going diesel with either of the above Focus options.

Has anyone else analysed this lately.


Cheers


Dee

cmax@ford.com

"Deebrief" <nick.dunstan@virgin.net> wrote in news:Wee0f.3074$rp1.2734
@newsfe4-win.ntli.net:

> Thinking of going diesel with either of the above Focus options.
>
> Has anyone else analysed this lately.
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Dee
>
>
>

I have a 2.0 litre (136 psi) C-Max Ghia diesel, just a year old now with
11,000 miles on the clock (it used a litre of oil btw). Great to drive,
fantastic engine. Very good for making fast progress with little drama.

The only reservation I have is regarding the economy - it eats diesel if
you enjoy the performance. I've settled to around 37-8 mpg typically,
but I can manage high 40s if I'm very lightfooted, use high gears, never
exceed 2000 rpm, and avoid the turbo kicking in. I have managed to see
60mpg, but that was with a following wind doing 60mph on a level stretch
of motorway in 6th.

I find it noisy in the back on Continentals, I believe that Michelins
are quieter? Seats are comfortable, driving position is great, both for
me and my wife 6' and 5'4" respectively.

If you're a walker/hiker, the loading lip at the back makes a great seat
for changing boots/shoes - lol

I just missed the Sony radio :o( the one I have fitted is a load of old
rubbish - I've had to give up listening to Radio 5 and Long Wave
cricket, all I can hear is interference for motor's, microswitches and
other sundry electricals and electronics.

HTH
Pete

Deebrief

Thanks pete

Your comments were very usefull.



Dee


<cmax@ford.com> wrote in message
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> "Deebrief" <nick.dunstan@virgin.net> wrote in news:Wee0f.3074$rp1.2734
> @newsfe4-win.ntli.net:
>
>> Thinking of going diesel with either of the above Focus options.
>>
>> Has anyone else analysed this lately.
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>> Dee
>>
>>
>>
>
> I have a 2.0 litre (136 psi) C-Max Ghia diesel, just a year old now with
> 11,000 miles on the clock (it used a litre of oil btw). Great to drive,
> fantastic engine. Very good for making fast progress with little drama.
>
> The only reservation I have is regarding the economy - it eats diesel if
> you enjoy the performance. I've settled to around 37-8 mpg typically,
> but I can manage high 40s if I'm very lightfooted, use high gears, never
> exceed 2000 rpm, and avoid the turbo kicking in. I have managed to see
> 60mpg, but that was with a following wind doing 60mph on a level stretch
> of motorway in 6th.
>
> I find it noisy in the back on Continentals, I believe that Michelins
> are quieter? Seats are comfortable, driving position is great, both for
> me and my wife 6' and 5'4" respectively.
>
> If you're a walker/hiker, the loading lip at the back makes a great seat
> for changing boots/shoes - lol
>
> I just missed the Sony radio :o( the one I have fitted is a load of old
> rubbish - I've had to give up listening to Radio 5 and Long Wave
> cricket, all I can hear is interference for motor's, microswitches and
> other sundry electricals and electronics.
>
> HTH
> Pete
>
>
>