Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 Zetec 5d (01) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
GVFM especially if bought second hand. Try to get a zetec with alloys, aircon, heated front screen and electric mirrors. What more could you want?
Costs
I bought it at 27000 miles. nothing spent except purchase price. It'll do 40 to gallon and is a group 5 to insure. Cheaper than my previous vectra which didn't have half the kit. (alloys, hfscreen aircon)
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On the road
Driving
Brakes, steering and gearbox are the best I've ever had in any car. It's great fun to drive. Handles corners superbly, wish I'd bought one sooner!
Performance
The 1.6 is no ball of fire and won't worry the hothatch or turbo diesel brigade. If you need to overtake drop into 3rd and watch it fly. It will cruise quite happily at 70 all day long, whilst giving you 40mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
At the monent it's prefect. Put petrol in it, screenwash, check the oil and that's it.
Image
It's a ford so it suffers from the badge on the bonnet and the fact there are so many around. But even after 7 years on the road i still love the way it looks. plus it looks better than the new model!
Comfort
It seems a higher up driving position, than my previous car. The zetec seats are very supportive and comfortable. You can accommodate four adults easily.
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Security and Service
Security
deadlocks and immobiliser.
Service
dealer was friendly an efficent. Although upon pick up of the car i noticed a gash on the front left tyre which had been pointed out to the salesman which was to be changed before picking up the car. To his credit it was changed within 15mins.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fine.
Other
Fine.
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