Focus TDCi vs ASX

[jut703]

I've got a friend who's in the market for a car right now. Initially he wanted the Fiesta. However, his parents warned against it as it was too small especially for long drives. Hence, the choice now is either the TDCi or the ASX.

He argues that the Focus is due to be replaced soon and buying one now might be a waste of money, but he can't wait for the new one. He's also leaning towards the ASX because he says it can trudge shin high floods (flood often at their place) safely enough to get the car home, whereas the Focus won't be able to do likewise, as the ASX has 10cm more clearance.

I would still personally go for the Focus though. I don't really see the practicality of the ASX. I would bet the Focus has more interior space. And is more fuel efficient.

What do you guys think? Other info about him is that he's a tall guy and a college student.

[tidus1203]

High floods, the ASX?? Its not even high... Lamang lang ng what 2 inches from your regular compact sedan and that is not high enough... Sa budget na yan I still insist a Tucson. Pero kung etong dalawa lang I think the Focus TDCi might be better cause matipid talaga sa crudo...

[jimnyeatworld]

ba't di na lang sya mag-escape tutal Ford din saka puwede sa baha

[sm2by]

ba't di na lang sya mag-escape tutal Ford din saka puwede sa baha

I really wish they would bring the USDM Escape that's been sold the states for the past 3 years, but you get the old ones that they keep face lifting since 2002!


Tucson owners beware

[JPG111]

Tell your friend to get the Focus TDCi or better else get a Tucson..

[jut703]

Yun una ko suggestion. I forgot to mention that his parents hate Korean. Hassle pa makipagtalo so the Tucson, though it's the most apt, is out of the equation.

[jetrone]

I assume a budget of around 1.2m?

Tucson> Focus=ASX

The new Focus is still about a year and a half away, maybe even more but because I know it's coming I'd never think about getting the current model.

ninja edit: kung ayaw nya Korean, why not try a CR-V? if it's really between the two I'd go for the ASX, since I can't picture myself getting a current model knowing the replacement is on the horizon.

[ghosthunter]

I've got a friend who's in the market for a car right now. Initially he wanted the Fiesta. However, his parents warned against it as it was too small especially for long drives. Hence, the choice now is either the TDCi or the ASX.

He argues that the Focus is due to be replaced soon and buying one now might be a waste of money, but he can't wait for the new one. He's also leaning towards the ASX because he says it can trudge shin high floods (flood often at their place) safely enough to get the car home, whereas the Focus won't be able to do likewise, as the ASX has 10cm more clearance.

I would still personally go for the Focus though. I don't really see the practicality of the ASX. I would bet the Focus has more interior space. And is more fuel efficient.

What do you guys think? Other info about him is that he's a tall guy and a college student.

Just get the mid-point of the two.

Buy a Mitsu Lancer EX GTA.

[blue_gambit]

Focus tdci ako, good looking, big boot from what I saw, diesel-efficient, diesel-powerful, DSG-tranny. though I like the pre facelift front ng tdci. hehehe

Tpos upgrade to 18's na shoes ayos!

[Mschumacher]

Yun una ko suggestion. I forgot to mention that his parents hate Korean. Hassle pa makipagtalo so the Tucson, though it's the most apt, is out of the equation.

Tell them to test drive one. For me its the same as most of them... Tucson then focus tdci and at the end of the list is ASX...

[jut703]

Just asked him, and this are his priorities (in order), and i quote:


Fuel economy.
Value-for-money.
Relatively new /or/ long lasting design (like the Civic or Altis).
Modest interior room.
Decent power and torque.
Preferrably: bells and whistles XDD

Fiesta really suits his needs except for the space part. And his mother is against the whole subcompact genre because of this.

Since he doesn't really value handling and wants a car that costs as little as possible, I actually suggested the 1.6V Altis. The facelift means he won't get tired of it. The new engine + transmission is almost sure to be efficient. It costs just north of 900k. It rides comfortably.

I also suggested the Jazz. Has lots of space actually.

And then I suggested the Focus. Because it's all the Fiesta is but has more space. It's just that I sense he's really put off by the fact that a new one's coming.

GH, the GT-A is a tad too expensive for his needs, he doesn't really need the handling anyway. And fuel efficiency is on the top of the list eh.

[kevin3000]

SUV nalang

ung mga choices kasi maliit talaga
and eto ung mga kailangan
malaki,mataas kayang lumusong sa baha, and nasa mga suv yun why not montero nalang? mas maganda yun sa 2 choices

[Mschumacher]

SUV nalang

ung mga choices kasi maliit talaga
and eto ung mga kailangan
malaki,mataas kayang lumusong sa baha, and nasa mga suv yun why not montero nalang? mas maganda yun sa 2 choices

Tama... Montero na lang malaki ang space and mataas. huwag lang talaga ASX. Overpriced and mukhang gas-guzzling unit yun. hindi pa din ako bilib sa gas ng mitsu e. more of a diesel guy kasi ako e.

[jut703]

Sagad na yung 1.2M so MS is out of the equation. Basta bigger than a subcompact naman daw, ok na.

[tidus1203]

Innova? hehehehe Nah I am sure ayaw ng friend mo... Pero yun malaki, practical at below P1M...

[ghosthunter]

Just asked him, and this are his priorities (in order), and i quote:


Fuel economy.
Value-for-money.
Relatively new /or/ long lasting design (like the Civic or Altis).
Modest interior room.
Decent power and torque.
Preferrably: bells and whistles XDD

Fiesta really suits his needs except for the space part. And his mother is against the whole subcompact genre because of this.

Since he doesn't really value handling and wants a car that costs as little as possible, I actually suggested the 1.6V Altis. The facelift means he won't get tired of it. The new engine + transmission is almost sure to be efficient. It costs just north of 900k. It rides comfortably.

I also suggested the Jazz. Has lots of space actually.

And then I suggested the Focus. Because it's all the Fiesta is but has more space. It's just that I sense he's really put off by the fact that a new one's coming.

GH, the GT-A is a tad too expensive for his needs, he doesn't really need the handling anyway. And fuel efficiency is on the top of the list eh.

If fuel efficiency is on top, why even consider the ASX?

Just grab the Ford Focus TDCi Hatchback.

[Mschumacher]

Sagad na yung 1.2M so MS is out of the equation. Basta bigger than a subcompact naman daw, ok na.

80k na lang ang kulang niya para sa monty. sabihin mo chip in niya na lang yun.

[Gerbo]

No love for the Suzuki SX4?

[jut703]

80k na lang ang kulang niya para sa monty. sabihin mo chip in niya na lang yun.

It started with the 766k Fiesta, and kaya lang naconsider yung Focus/ASX was in pursuit of a slightly bigger car.

I asked him about the MS, too big naman daw. :|

Are there any other cars that are cheaper than the Focus TDCi but fits his needs?

[kevin3000]

SX4 ung TDCi mahal nadin yun.. pero sure ako ung monty perfect sa kanya