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| Thread ID: 128355 | 2012-12-14 03:43:00 | Which car to get? Honda or Ford | Jen (38) | PC World Chat |
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| 1318230 | 2012-12-14 03:43:00 | Hi Team, I am looking at replacing my car. I have found two cars which are very similar in price range and I would like your thoughts on them: Car 1: Ford Focus MY08 2008 51,000 Kms 5DR hatchback Automatic (Tiptronic) 2.0L Petrol Car 2: Honda Civic S (sport) 2008 71,000 Kms 4DR sedan Automatic 1.8L Petrol Both cars are in excellent condition, been mechanically checked and have full service records (ex-lease). I have looked at them both and can't make my mind up which one to get (or attempt to get). I need to make a decision by tomorrow morning as they both go up for auction. Any comments on these two cars? Thanks. :) |
Jen (38) | ||
| 1318231 | 2012-12-14 03:51:00 | Ford | prefect (6291) | ||
| 1318232 | 2012-12-14 05:10:00 | I am not a fan of either but would choose Ford Focus over Honda Civic. | ronyville (10611) | ||
| 1318233 | 2012-12-14 05:18:00 | Any particular reason why the Ford, and not the Honda? The Honda is a sports model so has a better finished inside and more cabin storage places. The Ford has better Km's and a larger engine, but has a pretty standard (aka plastic) finish inside with very little cabin storage areas. Sigh. |
Jen (38) | ||
| 1318234 | 2012-12-14 05:28:00 | My only experience with a Honda was more than 15 years ago. Can't name the beast, but it had a disgusting lag to the kick-down on the auto trans. When you wanted power (eg overtaking) you'd sink your foot, and nothing would happen. You'd wait. And wait. Then after about 3 seconds (ages when you're waiting for power) you'd get power by the ton. Very impressive pull, but the lag the tardy transmission was forcing on the whole system was almost hazardous. There wasn't even an engine response until the trans had got around to dropping a gear. So I'm also saying Ford (which may be 90% Mazda). Can't comment on the tiptronic. Not up with the mechanics or specs of that, but it'd be worth you researching. |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1318235 | 2012-12-14 05:30:00 | The Ford may drive slightly better, but the Honda will be far more reliable & generally cheaper to run. Parts availability for the Honda will be much better too | Phil B (648) | ||
| 1318236 | 2012-12-14 05:32:00 | As long as you stick to maintenance schedules, I'd go with the Ford. If you're likely to be lax on maintenance, the Honda is likely to be more tolerant of this. That said, if you can, drive both and see which you prefer. | inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1318237 | 2012-12-14 05:34:00 | The Honda is a Honda so rule that out. The focus has a good rep, handles better and would be a better all rounder for city and highway driving. Plus it looks nicer. Edit: If memory serves, Top Gear did a review of both these cars, can't recall if its in the same episode but they really liked the focus. Only negative thing I remember was torque steer but I don't think that'd be a problem for you :rolleyes: |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 1318238 | 2012-12-14 05:36:00 | As long as you stick to maintenance schedules, I'd go with the Ford. If you're likely to be lax on maintenance, the Honda is likely to be more tolerant of this. That said, if you can, drive both and see which you prefer. No amount of maintainence will save a Honda from it's premature death. Pop (the tinny rattle they all seem to have) whizz (sure they go alright for a small n/a engine) bang (nuff said) |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 1318239 | 2012-12-14 05:41:00 | Thanks guys. Looks like the Ford Focus is the better option. I've already discovered the petrol 'cap' feature when I told the rep it was missing the cap. :blush: | Jen (38) | ||
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