Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good. More expensive than Astra, but with good reason.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    41+mpg, £250 insurance. Even depreciation not bad for a Ford.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Previous car was an old BMW 325i Sport and this handles better.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good for a 1.6, but watch out for A/C drain on power.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Perfect so far, but only owned for 6 months/7k miles.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Common, but none the worse for it.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A little noisy on acceleration. Seats need more lumbar support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average for the class.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    First service in 2 weeks. If sales experience anything to go by - bad!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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?

    Yes