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Ford Fusion for an elderly driver?

I am looking for a car for my 87 year old mother to potter around in with her disabled brother. I am considering a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Zetec 5 dr, 62,500 miles on the clock. FSH and serviced in April 2012.

I have seen it at a Ford Dealer. Asking price £4695. Your comments for and against this car for her? Apparently the cam belt does not need changing until 100k miles or 10 years whichever sooner.

Asked on 18 June 2012 by Henart

Answered by Honest John
Yes, okay. As long as it does not have a diesel particulate filter and I don't think it will have. I'd change the timing belt within the next year.
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