bernado
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I need to replace our aging MK1 Focus Estate (2001) with something more contemporary, got £6,000 so around 2010-12 vintage I reckon.
Trouble is the Focus has an auto gearbox and my other half has got used to the easy life so wants another automatic.
To be fair the Mk1 Focus auto box has actually been very good and no trouble at all, I think it's a lot more basic than the more modern variants and I'm worried we could end up with a costly failure if unlucky.
Are there any auto boxes known to be more reliable than others or is it just a lottery based on previous usage?
I was thinking a Honda CRV (ignoring the mpg) but have read mixed reviews on the automatics.
Any ideas anyone, other than buy a manual?
Thanks
Trouble is the Focus has an auto gearbox and my other half has got used to the easy life so wants another automatic.
To be fair the Mk1 Focus auto box has actually been very good and no trouble at all, I think it's a lot more basic than the more modern variants and I'm worried we could end up with a costly failure if unlucky.
Are there any auto boxes known to be more reliable than others or is it just a lottery based on previous usage?
I was thinking a Honda CRV (ignoring the mpg) but have read mixed reviews on the automatics.
Any ideas anyone, other than buy a manual?
Thanks