Ford Focus C-MAX (2003 - 2010) 2.0 TDCi Ghia 5d (Euro 4) (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nothing......... it went back to the dealer after 3 months of returns for failed repairs and nasty letters.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Woukldn't touch one after our experiences.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not on your nelly. Unless I bought one brand new where I would know its history exactly.

What are you likely to buy next?

Already bought new Zafira 1.8 VVt Design. Not as quick or economical but should be better reliability.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Price was a fair price given spec level and mileage etc.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Car had full leather,sat nav, low miles, ticked all the boxes for an all round medium family car

What was the dealer like?

Helpful to begin with but quickly became awkward when the car started with repeating faults

What's it like to drive?

Engine has masses of pull from low revs. Accurate steering. Firm resposive ride. Quite nice all round.

What's it like to park?

Parking sensors front and rear so very easy although they can make you nervous going into tighter spaces so turned off a lot.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Two major recurring faults. Severe power loss leading to limp home mode. Electronic parking brake refusing to release randomly.

What's most practical about your car?

Good use of space inside.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sat nav not too bad, Leather interor with heated front seats nice in winter. Great engine (when it works)