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Buying a Ford B-Max - petrol or diesel?
I am hoping to buy a new Ford B-Max. I will do 11,000 miles a year, maostly of 8-10 mile trips and some motorway journeys. Which engine should I go for?
Asked on 24 June 2014 by Tom Drury
Answered by
Honest John
get the 1.0 Ecoboost 100 or 120. Avoid the 1.5 diesel. it's awful.
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