Ford Stoke
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The new Ford C-MAX takes its design cues from the stunning iosis MAX concept car unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) market. Read on and find more details about this car in Stoke.
Fiesta Van petrol engine in Stoke has combined fuel consumption of 49.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 133g/km. Both diesel engines have a combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg* and CO2 emissions of just 110g/km.
Fiesta-based Multi Activity Vehicle in Stoke to replace Fusion, shown as Iosis Max at Geneva Auto Show March 2009. Flat, lip-less rear load deck. 'Kinetic' styling.
Very good looking version of Ford's 2008 Verve/Fiesta model in Stoke, to be built and marketed in Thailand in 2009 against the Toyota Vios and Honda City. Mush more stylish than either so could be a hit.
Good: Ferocious acceleration. Meaty steering. 163mph and 0-60 in 5.6. 225g/km CO2, so £215 VED 09/10, £245 10/11.
Bad: 20mpg in reality. Quaife diff requires getting used to.
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Good: Best entry and egress of any car anywhere, excellent front seat comfort.
Bad: Not so practical as an MPV with odd rear seat arrangement.
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The new Ford C-MAX takes its design cues from the stunning iosis MAX concept car unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) market. Read on and find more details about this car in Stoke.
“Surprise and delight” was an old marketing term for showroom appeal. The last thing I expected was to be surprised and delighted by the handling of an MPV. I suppose I should have paid a bit more attention to what everyone else has been writing about the C-Max.
As usual, the car didn’t miss a beat in Stoke. The electric parking brake mechanism did not seize up in minus five degrees Northumberland temperatures. The wheels spun a bit in the frozen snow, reversing to the turning point on my dad’s steep driveway.
Good: Flash looks, 280 went well.
Bad: Looks often hid very pedestrian mechanicals. A sort of 1970s mid-life crisis car that didn't solve the crisis.
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Good: Good looking coupe. Handled and went well enough with 2.5 V6.
Bad: Short lived and body parts bound to get hard to come by.
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Edge is powered by Ford's new 3.5-litre V-6 engine and new 6-speed automatic transmission – which help deliver a dynamic driving character and impressive fuel economy. Read on and find more features about this car model in Stoke.
Good: You can pick one up for pocket money.
Bad: Rusty old things these days unless they've been very well looked after. The MoT could pose a real struggle.
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Good: Looked okay in a bland kind of way. 3-door more attractive than 5-door. Formed the basis of Escort Cosworth.
Bad: Deadly dull and deeply cynical car, dreadful unassisted steering.
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Good: Got very much better as the years passed.
Bad: Rust kills them off.
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Good: Seven-seater that drives better than the Ranger on which it is based.
Bad: Uk private import only. Diesel engine isn't the most refined.
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Good: Useful tow car and the 4.0-litre V6 makes it a decent motorway cruiser.
Bad: Old-school road manners, thirsty and feels very big. Rust can be a problem. Running costs will soon mount up.
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Good: Seven-seat interior more practical than previous Explorer's. Also said to drive better. Useful for towing and a decent motorway cruiser.
Bad: Thirsty and feels oversized on UK roads. Don't expect to be able to run it on a shoestring.
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In the following article, you will learn some information about Honestjohn's impartial car review of Ford Fiesta available in Stoke (2002 - 2008) with good points and bad points, reliability, car performance, car fuel consumption, car engine options and car technical information.
Good: Ford UK's first front drive car, very popular, cheap to run and did have a bit of character.
Bad: Tin box light construction, everything costed to the minimum.
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Good: Small, light, cheap. Sporty versions fun to drive.
Bad: Restyle of the original.
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Good: Peugeot 205 looks and optional 5-doors.
Bad: A poor copy of the Peugeot 205. Very rust prone. Stodgy handling.
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In the following article, you will learn some information about impartial car review of Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) available in Stoke with good points and bad points, reliability, car performance, car fuel consumption, car engine options and car technical information.
Good: Continued with much improved handling and decent engines.
Bad: Same body as previous two Fiestas. Bigger front seats leave less back seat room Avoid pushrod 1.3.
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Good: Classy new Fiesta almost jumps a class. Refined, beautifully built, solid, fine handling. Superb Bluetooth ICE. Excellent, frugal 1.6 diesel.
Bad: Back seat doesn't fold flat, spare wheel is a free optional extra, list prices stiff.
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Ford hasn’t just shrink-wrapped a Mondeo. It started from scratch. The structure is immensely robust, especially the cocoon around the cabin, made out of 55% high tensile steel, multi-layered for strength. There are at least five airbags.
Indian and Australian built saloon version of Fiesta with 1.6 Duratec engine or PSA 1.4 TDCI engine, which differs from Brazilian version in being a larger and loses rear quarter (C pillar) windows and should be tough and priced lower than a Honda City (Jazz based) saloon. Read on and find more information about this car model in Stoke.
Good: Cheap, sharp and huge fun to drive.
Bad: Some drivers might find it too edgy. Go faster stripes best avoided.
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It has a mildly breathed-on chain-cam Mondeo engine putting out 150PS, dropped and stiffened suspension, big 17” alloys with 205/40 section tyres and, for £150 extra, two wide police alert Carlos Fandango ‘go faster’ stripes the length of the bonnet and roof.
Fiesta Van petrol engine in Stoke has combined fuel consumption of 49.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 133g/km. Both diesel engines have a combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg* and CO2 emissions of just 110g/km.
Fiesta Van ECOnetic in Stoke offers the same Fiesta style with lowered suspension, low rolling resistance 175/65 R14 tyres and a specially calibrated Duratorq 1.6-litre TDCi for an ultra-low 98g/km CO2.
In the following article, you will learn some information about Honestjohn's impartial car review of Ford Focus available in Stoke (1998 - 2004) with good points and bad points, reliability, car performance, car fuel consumption, car engine options and car technical information.
A bit colour sensitive. It’s a matter of “does my bum look big in this colour.” It doesn’t in Acqua Blue. But it can do in ‘Iris’ or ‘Luna’. And, like the 207CC, tan leather suits its Italian styling very nicely.
Good: Good looks. Huge boot with the roof up and still quite roomy when it's lowered. Solid to drive and a comfortable cruiser.
Bad: Rear legroom is a bit tight. 2.0 petrol engine not lively. Leak problem at screen top seal.
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Extras include Quickclear screen, perimeter alarm, adaptive front lighting, interior stainless steel interior styling pack, rear park assist, rear side window sun blinds, power converter and, most useful to me, the Communications Pack of small colour screen satnav with a removable chip memory and Bluetooth hands free system.
The car itself has been fantastic, quietly getting on with the job, handling brilliantly and showing some useful mid range punch when necessary. It may look like the same Focus as everyone else’s and carry no status, but it’s all the car I need.
Good: Capable of running on E85, a blend of 85 per cent ethanol, 15 per cent petrol.
Bad: Suppliers of E85 bioethanol are still thin on the ground.
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Good: Virtually flawless drive. Proper five-seater and a feeling of rock-solid quality inside. Five-star crash test rating.
Bad: Cautious, bland styling did not have the impact of the original Focus.
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The old Focus was Britain's best selling car and clearly the class leader. Even VW admitted that Focus qualities were its goal when it designed the Golf Mk V. The voice of experience (actually the bloke I was driving with) reckoned, "if you could only have one car to do everything then it would have to be a Focus 1.6."
Good: The best family car made better, restyled outside, all external panels new, all ride, handling and safety values retained. Low CO2 1.6 diesels.
Bad: Very popular, so no attached status.
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Ford Focus III will continue to be Britain’s most popular car. No less than 1 in 20 cars sold in the UK over the past 9 years have been the Ford Focus. Read on the following article to learn more information about the vehicle on the market in Stoke.
Good: Hard core Focus kept the enthusiasts happy and posted decent times round the Nordsechleif.
Bad: Harsh suspension and trick diff made sure poseurs didn't keep them long.
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Good: Ferocious acceleration. Meaty steering. 163mph and 0-60 in 5.6. 225g/km CO2, so £215 VED 09/10, £245 10/11.
Bad: 20mpg in reality. Quaife diff requires getting used to.
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Good: Fantastic drive. Better looking than previous Focus saloon. Seats five in a well-constructed cabin.
Bad: The interior may be well screwed together but it lacks any character.
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If you want ST power without the Ford badge and with a boot or estate car behind you, you can always opt for the Volvo S40/V50 T5. But the Focus ST is an excellent ‘fun’ car and a fine only car, even for a family with kids in Stoke, which is its big advantage over an MX5 or a Cooper S.
