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1.6 Focus vs 1.9 TDi golf

  • 13-07-2012 9:27pm
    #1
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭


    Hey im finally gona but my first car! :D Gave narrowed it down to a 1.6 focus or a 1.9 TDi golf! Just want peoples opinions on the two I.E pros and cons and which would ye go for?? :)


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    How did you come to that shortlist?


  • #3
    Jimbob 83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Jimbob 83


    Im assuming thats a 1.6 Diesel Focus, if thats the case go for the 90bhp one w/o the expensive gubbins that go wrong


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I thought all 1.6 diesel focuss had expensive gubbins that go wrong?


  • #5
    Jimbob 83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Jimbob 83


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I thought all 1.6 diesel focuss had expensive gubbins that go wrong?

    Nope 90bhp no gubbins 115bhp gubbins


  • #6
    Pottler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,073 ✭✭✭Pottler


    Jimbob 83 wrote: »
    Nope 90bhp no gubbins 115bhp gubbins
    I hate gubbins. Gubbins always sulk and go wrong.


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  • #7
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭DaBomb


    Pottler wrote: »
    I hate gubbins. Gubbins always sulk and go wrong.

    The focus is a petrol :P


  • #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    How'd do you end up choosing between a petrol focus and diesel golf?


  • #9
    mitosis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭mitosis


    Motor tax is one


  • #10
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,127 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    If you dont mind the road tax Golf all the way. That 1.9 TDI is almost bulletproof.


  • #11
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,620 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    Depends also on the mileage? Diesels hate short runs around town.


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  • #12
    Pottler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,073 ✭✭✭Pottler


    DaBomb wrote: »
    The focus is a petrol :P
    That's honestly what I thought was being compared, a petrol focus v a diesel golf. It's a comparison I often make myself, the heart wants a focus 1.6, the head says diesel golf. I find the focus 1.6 to be a great drive for a shopping grade car, its a blast to just drive. Handles well and not much goes wrong. The inner more bore says diesel golf tho.


  • #13
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    Focus every time. The Golf wouldn't rate besides the Focus, unless silicone damped grab handles are that important to you. Admittedly the 1.9 TDI is probably one of the best versions of the Golf, but then again, the 1.6 is probably the best model in the Focus range too.


  • #14
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,620 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    Ever considered the 1.8 TDCI Focus? get the 115 hp version. Lovely car.


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