Ford Focus Estate (2005 - 2011) 1.8 TDCi LX 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing. You cannot judge somebody by the car that they drive.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Covering such miles, and being treated like crap throughout, has earned the nickname "cockroach" as it refuses to die, no matter how many times you stamp on it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely. It endured being a police car for 4 years (80K), then 2 years of being a taxi (80k to 134k) and continues to soldier on as a workhorse/dump run car, starting every time on the button on 149k. Despite the harsh treatment, has only needed a clutch and flywheel changed.
What are you likely to buy next?
A Mondeo ST TDCI estate.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,600
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very good deal from police auction.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a vehicle for a taxi
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handling is very impressive. Will understeer, but gives plenty of warning. Brakes are excellent. Too sluggish from standstill, a remap soon fixed that.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clutch & flywheel failed at 120K. EGR blocked twice
What's most practical about your car?
Deceptively large bootspace for such a small estate car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sound quality from the stereo, beats that of a high end VW/Audi.
