Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing costs low and completed promptly.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent, good road holding and gearbox.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Despite reasonable figures on paper, engine feels weak. Economical though.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So far so good. One small fault fixed in an hour under warranty.

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    Oh dear! Exterior 'styling' I can live with, but the interior (dashboard) is horrid.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good balance between comfort and sporty.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good, though to be fair we've hardly seen them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Rear passenger window occasionally jams.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes