Ford Focus C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Nothings ever the right price for UK consumers. However, would not be tempted to buy online due to some warranty issues.
Costs
Nothing yet, but nearly had a scare.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic. So composed on the road that sometimes it feels like driving on air.
Performance
Superb. Just begs to be driven and sometimes can be misleading as to what speed your'e doing. At the lights, the temptation gets the better of you and some need to be humiliated.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ah! No engine problems. Rear brakes squeal in reverse and local dealer has just acknowledged this and they are being changed under warranty. Just had run in with Customer Services, leather steering wheel has started to peel at less than 20,000 miles.
Image
MPV's not built for image status, but it is a good looker and I personally think looks better than the new Focus hatch. Chrome and alluminium touches add to the appeal.
Comfort
Comfortable, but seats appear to be hard compared to some rivals. Seats are easily marked and stains hard to shift. Kids, eh?
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Security and Service
Security
It's an MPV, that alone is its security feature. Build an RS version, that may change things.
Service
Dealer Service fantastic, cannot fault. Customer Services different, wasn't happy with decision over steering wheel at first but since, it has been reviewed and bettered.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems to report, although other reviews are stating misfiring, but it hasnt happened here, YET!
Other
Apart from the rear brakes and steering wheel, nothing else. Is a good car, would buy Ford again but service has made me consider otherwise.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No