1.8 ZETEC

ABSOLUTLEY ROCK SOLID RELIABLE

It is an MPV.
It drives like a car, it does and carries vast amounts of camping equipment and all the usual family odds and sods. It has never let us down, it is extremely comfortable, and the engine has a sweet spot just above 4000rpm on the motorway that keeps you doing 80mph all day long, on long trips to Newquay.
It isn't a hot hatch, but it is a great family car, the kids can see out of the tinted rear windows with ease and don't ever get travel sick, the rear tables are a nice touch, even the kids love it.
The only down side is the fuel costs are not great, at the 80mph most of us do these days it returns 30mpg, and this drops to 25-27 around town.
Im toying with the idea of getting a diesel but i have seen so many horror stories regards reliability, see/search EGR,DPF,DMF,SWIRL FLAPS, i cant bring myself to part with such a reliable car.
One other good point about the zetec spec is the quick clear screen. In winter this should be standard on all cars in the future - it is nice sitting in the car while the ice on the screens just melts before your eyes. All other owners will totally agree i'm sure.

Advise - if you can afford the petrol, get one it just might save you money and your sanity in the long term.

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