Ford Focus Estate (2005 - 2011) 1.8 Zetec 5d (08) (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I still make mistakes.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nowt
Would you buy this car again and why?
No
What are you likely to buy next?
I'd love the new Citroen C5, I had the last model and loved it. Ok it didn't handle, but it was very comfy and all day comfortable.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
October 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
n/a
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The only decent choice left
What was the dealer like?
n/a
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The brakes feel wooden, it eats front tyres. You have to rev it like crazy to get out at junctions, I assume this is because Ford leans the fuel injection at idle to improve the fuel economy. The traction control is intrusive and annoying. The handling is quite good though, I did order the handling package. Not very comfortable for long distances, but thats a trade off for the handling, my advice; save your cash and forget the handling package rubbish.
What's it like to park?
ok
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not really
What's most practical about your car?
erm, nothing stands out
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
tow bar
