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[umit07]

I am in the process of trying to make up my mind about buying an economical car. The Honda Jazz is on top of the list. The diesel ford focus is a bit expensive but am also considering it. I am still very troubled about the choice of diesel vs petrol. I only drive around 25000 km a year. Can anyone comment on the economy of the jazz, keeping in mind there isn't a lot of city traffic in cyprus.

[raymanuva]

Diesel engines may have the same cc capacity but the engine revolutions are lower. A friend of mine have got a diesel C4 which is more economical that a Prius I got myself a 2.5L Common Rail truck which does 35Mpg on the highway... alltho goes 22Mpg in town My wife have got a 1.3 Petrol engine car and we have the same monthly fuel expenses... also there is a reliability issues, Diesel engine are more complex in term of engine management (ECU), sensors etc... if one goes bad and you are out of warranty there will be a chain reaction following all the rest which could become a real moneypit. I am not an expert in mechanics, i just had 3 diesel cars...

I still think petrol cars are more reliable...

[DINOS SKALIOTIS]

if you are only doing 25k a year then stick to petrol-but honda jazz? what a sick car if you are less than 70 years old then honda jazz is not the 1! buy the focus its worth the extra money! this is my job i know what i`m talking about!

[Johnson&Johnson]

dinos
why the focus? thinking of trading in my guzzling truck for one, and would be interested to hear your opinion

[DINOS SKALIOTIS]

dinos
why the focus? thinking of trading in my guzzling truck for one, and would be interested to hear your opinion

FOCUS is the best handling, most fun to drive, most sure footed and safest car in its class! its better than all the japs, astra and even the golf! it can be picked up for a good price, it comes in so many models and trim levels there is 1 to suit everyone! they are reliable they have a nice stiff chassis, and control blade rear suspension meaning that the focus has fully independant all round suspension, they are economical whichever engine you choose and repairs are relatively cheap! i buy and sell cars for a living and am a car mechanic/technician by trade, i have driven and owned any car you care to mention and the focus is a very good car, the very best of german engineering, but for ford money! go for it you will not be dissapointed! every customer that has bought one off me has thanked me many times

[Johnson&Johnson]

thanks mate

i think im gonna go for it. the basic 7k model with extra alloys and a roofrack for the beach toys

have a good Christmas

[DINOS SKALIOTIS]

thanks mate

i think im gonna go for it. the basic 7k model with extra alloys and a roofrack for the beach toys

have a good Christmas

as long as it has a/c and electric windows/remote central locking and is at least 1.6 litre you will be fine!, good luck

[Peteone]

Hi Go for the one that you like.Petrol or D who cares as long as they are reliable.