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Ford Focus 2007 1.4 LX Model

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    #32
    TBi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭TBi


    Bigus wrote: »
    1.4 engine seems less trouble some when it comes to major failure too.
    Bigus wrote: »

    The frequency of major engine failure is less frequent in the petrol 1.4 litre vs the 1.6 ltr,ford focus supplied in the Irish market, according to ME .

    These are two very different statements.
    Bigus wrote: »
    Ok to be specific so you can get a grasp .

    I can easily grasp things when someone explains clearly.


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    #33
    120_Minutes
    Registered Users Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭120_Minutes


    Question: Has the Ghia model been discontinued now? I dont see many past 06/07 on the roads, what order does the range go from, starting with the LX at the bottom?

    for the 06 was it:

    LX
    Zetec
    Ghia
    Titanium
    ST??
    RS??


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    #34
    mondeoman2
    Registered Users Posts: 618 ✭✭✭mondeoman2


    120_Minutes wrote: »
    Question: Has the Ghia model been discontinued now? I dont see many past 06/07 on the roads, what order does the range go from, starting with the LX at the bottom?

    for the 06 was it:

    LX
    Zetec
    Ghia
    Titanium
    ST??
    RS??

    The Range you posted is spot on,only the The Ghia & Titanium got the 115 bhp 1.6 petrol,the lx & Zetec only got 100 bhp engines.

    Taking fro Wikipedia - In the British market, however, the practice of using the Ghia name in such a capacity was finally phased out in 2010. The 'Titanium' name has instead replaced Ghia as the flagship trim level.


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    #35
    Silvera
    Registered Users Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭Silvera


    I would also say avoid a 1.4...way too underpowered (80bhp).

    I recently purchased a 2008 1.6 Ghia hatch..decent power (115bhp), high spec (aircon, 4 x electric windows, parking sensors, heated windscreen, auto lights, auto wipers, etc etc) and good fuel economy (full tank = 674km, same as my old Astra 1.4 (90bhp).

    If you really must go for a 1.4..I'd suggest an Opel Astra.
    I've owned a 2003 Astra since 2005 - and my gf had a 2008 Astra GTC until recently -
    both are great cars - very 'solid' on the road, handle very well, decent mpg and parts are cheap too.


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    #36
    Silvera
    Registered Users Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭Silvera


    Bigus wrote: »

    1.4 engine seems less trouble some when it comes to major failure too.

    Where did you hear / read about the 1.6 Focus having major engine failures more often than 1.4 models?


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    #37
    Bigus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,939 ✭✭✭Bigus


    Ask any independent mechanic .


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