MK3 8v MPG and general running costs

[tdi_blu]

Only fords that I actually like and would have one but cant afford is mk1 mexico,RS2000 MK2,Sierra RS500,Escort Cossy and the current Focus RS  which looks awsome but then again I would rather a vw split screen camper over all of em 

[Deano2711]

Back on subject....a half decent looked after 8v will return around the 25 mpg mark round town and raise to 34/35 on a run which is pretty good for a 2ltr engine. Servicing is cheap and easy but as you probably know the Mark 3's require a fair bit of looking after but they are well worth it  

I had a Focus years ago and never liked it. The seat position was uncomfortable and my knees were embedded in the door and the dash wherever the seat was. As said the Focus has less soul than the Mark 3.

[david.h]

The way I see the Mk3 8v is a disposable car.  I don't mean it in a cruel way as I drive one myself as a daily driver.  I have had no problems whatsoever and have got a full service history with it.  It had 92k miles on the clock and its a 1997.  Cost me £650.  This is why I say displosable because if it goes horrendously wrong or fails miserably at its next MOT its cost me £650 for a car for a year (£54 a month)  But on the other hand its been proper reliable and not broken down, only had to change the battery which is fair enough.

The Mk3 8v are cheap because no one wants them they all want the 16v because its 'quicker'  I doubt you would get a half decent focus for 8v money and I think in the longer term will cost you more to run (This is only my opinion based on people I know who have own focus's)

[tdi_blu]

I agree with some of the above but I wouldnt say no one wants a 8v gti as theres still 16vs and VRs for simlar money to 8vs.These cars are old now with double figure milage and to some potential buyers who dont know to much about vws or cars a 156k mk3 gti thats 15 years old dont look to appealing as they dont know the strenghts of the car and really thats a pretty common sight in mk3s.This in turn keeps the price low and makes them great value cars for dubbers alike and tbh they sell pretty well if their not over priced im on a mk3 offensive this morning