Ford Focus Estate (1998 - 2004) 2.0 Ghia 5d (98) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who cares what others think, it does what I want it to do.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know, never asked.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes
What are you likely to buy next?
This one or a Mazda.6 Sport Estate.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ok, would have liked more for my old car but still.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed an Estate Car for the Dog and Golf kit and going on long holidays, ie; Arron.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fine, good power for overtaking, handles well.
What's it like to park?
Good, I have no problems just because it's an Estate.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Accelerator cable broke and got stuck in sheath leaving the accelerator wide open, scary.
What's most practical about your car?
Nice big boot and even bigger when back seats down.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto close of windows from outside the car with remote if I forget to close them before leaving car.