Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet (2006 - 2010) 2.0 CC-3 2d (08) (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I made a mistake buying it when I had read in the media about a leak problem

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

Nice colour but poor reputaion

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, lack of support from manufacturer

What are you likely to buy next?

SAAB 9.3. convertible as I had before

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£13,750

When did you buy the car?

July 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

No. The car had water in the rear light unit when collected (ex Demo at 57 miles)

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

The principal dealer was extremely understanding and helpful. Sales staff were not truthful in portraying the cars reliability.

What's it like to drive?

Sluggish, 50mph in fourth and it won't pull

What's it like to park?

OK

Have you had any problems with the car?

The roof seals leaked from day one. It took two months before Ford arranged for it to be taken away for three and a half weeks to repair it. When it came back it leaked, but more. Two weeks later Ford sent an expert to the dealer to examine it if it could be repaired. He opened the roof and dented and scratched the rear pillar. He did not advise me but the dealer did. I have spent the last six months Emailing, phoning and sending recorded delivery mail to Ford. I have not had one answer other than to reach the CC3 help desk who are very familiar with this fault but strangely can only refer the problem upwards to "management" and are not allowed to give out any contact details, even their own.

What's most practical about your car?

Space left in the drive when i get rid of it.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

heated seats