Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.6 Zetec 5d (98) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical family car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Same as above.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, but only because we have a third child arriving in May and I want a MPV or large family car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda FRV.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
When there are so many on the market you can haggle a good price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It's still a good looking car, cheap to run and insure. Plenty of them to choose from so you can easily get the spec you want for the price you want.
What was the dealer like?
Old Reg Vardy garage in York, very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good drive, holds the road really well and the 1.6 engine gives you what you need whatever the road.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park, but most cars are if you use the wing mirrors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing.
What's most practical about your car?
Good amount of room in rear for 2 kids.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None really, I needed a car for myself to cart the kids around in when the wife steals our Honda.
