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Old 15-08-2010, 10:11 AM   #31
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As for how they drive, I can highly recommend a Mazda diesel. Grandpa Spec Au's description of the Focus is pretty much the Mazda as well.
That's because a Mazda 3 is a Focus, with a different top hat...... They are another of the Ford Mazda joint venture projects.

Ford biased as I am, I'd still prefer the Golf! The missus' car is a Focus, and a great car it is. Petrol auto and gets around 7.5L/100km
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Old 15-08-2010, 10:37 AM   #32
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That's because a Mazda 3 is a Focus, with a different top hat...... They are another of the Ford Mazda joint venture projects.
I am aware there is a link between the Focus and the Mazda 3. I was referring more to the power delivery and you will find they have different diesel motors. The Focus being a 2.0L and the Mazda 3 being a 2.2L.

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Ford biased as I am, I'd still prefer the Golf! The missus' car is a Focus, and a great car it is. Petrol auto and gets around 7.5L/100km
We are averaging 6L/100km (bowser verified) in the Mazda 6. Not bad I think considering it is the size of a VS Commodore and weighs 1600kg. It regularly shows about 3L/100km cruising at 50km/hr in 4th gear.
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Old 15-08-2010, 09:11 PM   #33
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We are expecting out 3rd child, our VW 2L TDi DSG 6 speed 2007 comfortline will be on the market in a couple of months, 29,000km's serviced at VW looking at getting around the 23-25K region. Or just trade it in for a bigger car.
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Old 15-08-2010, 09:43 PM   #34
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How do you find the DSG?
Does the TDi have the punch like a Falcon 6 does?
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Old 16-08-2010, 03:58 PM   #35
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The DSG is a nice gearbox, very smooth, and works awsome behind the diesel, on steep hills, might roll back 100mm when you let the brake go yet does not shudder or hop like inexpirienced manual drivers.

I think the highlight of the MARK V was that DSG gearbox.

103kw 320NM in that sized car is all you need, its not a race car but its still pretty zippy, i have a tired AU petrol wagon and the golf would eat it up to the speed limit anyway.

Weve given it a few nice long drives i'v have had it at 4.6L/100km combined.
Thats with a full car load.
Around the city its around the 6-7L.

Can't fault the golf, that model was the worlds best selling car.
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