Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    24 miles on clock when bought - was pre-registered to a hire company and so was about £3k less than should have been.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    About 42mpg overall. 12,500-mile service costs £120.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit slow in fourth gear, very nippy in second or third.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks a bit old compared to the new Megane now.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfy. Air con, lumbar support, arm rest on Ghia.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Double locking, could do with an alarm.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Had to go back 9 times for the same problem. Dealer didn't really want to know.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Once stalled approaching a roundabout at 40mph. Took it in and was told the computer needed re-calibrating.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No