Ford Focus Estate (2005 - 2011) 1.8 TDCi Style 5d (08) (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They are aware of my experience and would look at alternatives.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Defiantly not. Poor quality build and parts.
What are you likely to buy next?
Skoda
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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?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
A fair price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Diesel and good reviews.
What was the dealer like?
Ok
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good handling for an estate but noisy.
What's it like to park?
Bad rear visibility compared to other estates previously owned.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Air con failed, warrantee, Steering linkage failed, warrantee. Engine failure light kept illuminating, engine remapped warrantee, still a problem. Exhaust needed replacing after 3 years. Discs needed replacing all round after 3 . years Heavy rust on boot struts, seat fixings after 3 years. Boot lid lock needed replacing after 3 years. Constant problems with computer setting off alarm, not looking doors, power steering and lights.
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel filling cap.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Radio channel change on stalk.
