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Old 20-01-2009, 11:10 AM   #1
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Default Diesel Focus, how good are these!!

hey all just bought a second hand focus diesel, 2007 23k, this thing goes like stink : , i had an xr6 turbo before this and this thing doesnt quite go as good as that but it is surprisingly similar (and way cheaper to run), Very happy, anyone thinking of getting a focus that doesnt take one of these for a test drive would be crazy!!

some people in commodors and falcons who pull out to follow me on an overtaking manouver must get a surprise when they cant keep up!!! HA HA.

very happy!!!

anyone out there got a DP chip in there focus, i have a dtronic in my 3.0L patrol and am wondering if i should get a chip for the focus?

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Old 20-01-2009, 11:21 AM   #2
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320+ NM of torque does that...

even the 2.0 Duratec works well on the highway...

But yeh diesel is pretty darn impressive.
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Old 20-01-2009, 11:40 AM   #3
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Good buy, glad you like it.

Mine is stock, not sure if anyone else has put a chip in theirs yet. Can't say I haven't thought about it though, it has a lot of potential.
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Old 20-01-2009, 12:08 PM   #4
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thinking about a K&N filter to? anyone got one of these in there TD?
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Old 20-01-2009, 07:35 PM   #5
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thinking about a K&N filter to? anyone got one of these in there TD?

Someone on another thread said to talk to herrod. They are the australian distributers of 'Dreamscience' flash devices.
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Old 25-01-2009, 08:13 PM   #6
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Hey,

Good to see another happy TDCi owner.

Yes, they go like stink and yes they sip fuel, drive nicely, etc, etc....

As others have said, havent given any thought to mods but let us know how you go.

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Old 28-01-2009, 09:15 PM   #7
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Actually looking at swapping the daily AU over for one of these
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Old 29-01-2009, 01:33 AM   #8
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I drove a diesel Focus wagon about a year ago. For a diesel, it was lots of fun to drive provided you could change gear fast enough!

I had a look at the new model Focus wagon a few weeks ago when I was at a Ford dealer. They seem to have a larger boot now, and would be a great family car or work vehicle. They sell new for about $30,000 in NZ - over $10,000 less than the diesel Mondeo wagon with the same engine.
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Old 29-01-2009, 08:18 AM   #9
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pity Ford would not bring the diesel wagon to Aus
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Old 29-01-2009, 01:40 PM   #10
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pity Ford would not bring the diesel wagon to Aus
I'm hoping they do when they manufacture the focus's here in 2010 (2011???).
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Old 29-01-2009, 01:52 PM   #11
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Are they full manufacturing or assembly?
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Old 29-01-2009, 08:54 PM   #12
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Don't you get the diesel Focus wagon in Australia? Why on earth wouldn't Ford AU want to sell diesel wagons?
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