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>>> the ecoboost 1 litre is quick, reliable and economical. Too new to know
>>> real longevity, but I only hear good stuff so far.
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>> I'm also thinking of purchasing a 2/3 year old Focus and have started
>> researching. It appears there two versions of the 1 litre ecoboost and
>> the lesser specified one may be underpowered for the car in situations
>> such as faster speed overtaking.
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>> mailto: news {at} admac {dot] myzen {dot} co {dot} uk
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> Thanks Mrcheerful and alan_m
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> Hadn't yet picked up the dual spec on the one litre.
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> Phil
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There are complaints that they use more fuel that the official figures.
That's because being turbocharged there is a lot more mid range torque and power than needed to do the consumption test. As it's there people use it and it uses fuel to make that torque. Goes well.