Focus TDCi vs ASX

**jut703** · October 4th, 2010 11:30 PM

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** · October 4th, 2010 11:33 PM

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** · October 4th, 2010 11:37 PM

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

**sm2by** · October 4th, 2010 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by jimnyeatworld

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** · October 4th, 2010 11:46 PM

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

**jut703** · October 4th, 2010 11:48 PM

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** · October 4th, 2010 11:53 PM

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** · October 4th, 2010 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

Just get the mid-point of the two.

Buy a Mitsu Lancer EX GTA.

**blue_gambit** · October 4th, 2010 11:59 PM

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** · October 5th, 2010 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

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...