Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 Black 3d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Was bought for £6,500 in February last year, now offered £3,500 with 63k on the clock, not the best % retention.
Costs
MPG is appalling for a car with so little power, I can run an Impreza for the same MPG I get from this.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic, after having an MG ZR before, I can say this is fantastic, grip, grip and more grip!
Performance
No grunt whatsoever, the 1.6 is equal from the lights to a 1.0 Micra, no word of a lie.
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Living with it
Reliability
Problems with rust around the aerial and under the rear spoiler, the speedo fails sometimes as does the mile counter, also ties to loss in power in the engine and the lights dipping. not impressed.
Image
Mine's modified with 18" alloys and tinted lights all round and gets plenty of looks, original design is still fresh and far better than the MK2 focus.
Comfort
Heated comfy leather seats, air con, and heated screens front and rear. Not bad for the price.
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Security and Service
Security
Strong double locks and decent alarm.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Loss of power sometimes is worrying, especially when on the motorway.
Other
As above, loss of use of speedo and some other dials, although infrequent, still annoying!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes