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My Daughter has a on older Ford Focus, and has loved it. She's in the market for a new car, and initially wanted another Focus. Much as it breaks my heart, I have steered her away from Ford, because of concerns over the Power-**** tranny.
So we're looking at an i30, maybe a Mazda 3. Anyone bought one within the last couple of years? Any points to note between them? With the Hyundai, is it worth paying for the 2.0l direct injected model?
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Thought the 2015 Focus changed the trans.
http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1507/why-the-2015-ford-focus-costs-$3100-more Quote:
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The 2016 Model Focus looks to be a big improvement.
Another review here. It seems to be highly rated. http://www.caradvice.com.au/378477/2...-focus-review/
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the Focus is made in Thailand while the 3 is made in Japan
and the Focus (in base model) has the 1.6l fiesta engine i wouldn't even consider the focus no matter how blue blooded i am and the i30 is made in the czech republic.
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Hyundai salesman said that the 2.0L is a waste of time over the standard 1.8L.
My missus was looking At Mazda 3 and i30. One of the main reasons she picked the i30 is because it doesn't have stop start. Plus I think the base i30 has more standard features than the base 3 |
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The new Focus has a regular automatic and a 1.5lt engine. Honestly out of the two, from personal experience it'd be a flip of the coin decision between the 3 and the Focus. The Hyundai looks good but you can tell it's cheap compared with the other two.
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Hey Dazz
Sorry for butting in with a sales pitch, but I'm in Perth (SOR) and I have a 2012 i30 for sale if you're interested. Very low km (just clicked over 5,500) and balance of 5 year new car warranty (>2 years remaining). It's the base model GD Active with the 1.8L petrol engine, and it's a 6 speed manual. PM me if you're interested and I'll send you more details. Getting back on topic, the only comparison I have for you is to a 2011 base model Focus with the 1.6L petrol. It was okay to drive but the 1.6L was gutless compared to the 1.8L in the i30.
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The new LZ Focus has the same 1.5L EcoBoost as the Kuga and a conventional (converter) 6 speed auto.
It is a pretty significant upgrade over the LW2 series.
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NB: Daughter lives in Canberra, so I am relegated to just advising and browsing online. Also, whilst I don;t know what the rules are in the ACT, she has only ever driven an auto.
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Focus v 3 v i30 - I'd choose the Focus without any hesitation.
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Mazda first
Hyundai second Ford third |
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New focus is a big improvement
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You're a model behind on the specs for the Focus!!
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Hyundai are cracking along with free auto at the moment, spoke to a dealer the other day, he is finding out if HYU AU are extending the auto offer for sept, looking at an accent for my mum.
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Mazda 3, made in Japan, good resale value almost perfect quality and a really sorted drivetrain, I'd personally get atleats a max sport to get the alloys, mzd-connect system etc etc
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If OP is talking brand new, I reckon the Mazda 3 is the go.. I had a 2014 Hyundai i30 Tourer Diesel as a work car for about 8 months before I left the company and It was a good little car but I also test drove the latest Mazda 3 in both Diesel (Astina XD) and 2.5 petrol (SP25) and was suitably impressed... Cant comment on the 2 litre Neo/Maxx/Touring with regards to engines but Looks, interior and driving where well above the Hyundai. Depending on her budged, if she can stretch the normal SP25 is a good buy and goes really well...
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My better half had to make this decision and chose the I30. She does not regret the decision, now with 35K on clock and trouble free very enjoyable ownership. It has a great 6 speed auto, very well built, pleasure to be in and does everything well. It's petrol hatch which I believe was built in Sth Korea. I never thought I'd ever own a Hyundai, but there you are.
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Drove a new model turbo diesel auto Focus the other day, wasn't that impressed until I selected sports mode, chalk and cheese.
My Mrs has a 2008 BK Mazda 3, and my Mum has the latest model Mazda 3. I would not go past the Mazda in this class, better finish, heaps better resale, and a much nicer ride.
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The I30 trumps the Focus for resale if you find that important. Don't know about how the 3 compares.
My vote is for the I30.
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