Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.8 Ghia 5d (01) (2002/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mr average
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Sister had an '04 C-Max which had awful reliability this is alot better.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not. Expanding family may require something bigger.
What are you likely to buy next?
Kia Ceed SW or Skoda Octavia Estate. Whatever probably a diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Pretty much a straight swap with the Audi even though Focus was newer and had 20,000 less miles
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had an Audi A2 and was the worst car I've owned. Needed to swap it for something a little more reliable!
What was the dealer like?
Fine
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Really nice to drive. Quiet and comfortable on Motorway yet fun and informative in the bends.
What's it like to park?
Fine, easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Alternator went at 50k cheap fix at Ford dealer. Apart from that 65k and and all is well
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to get a good driving position thanks to Elec seat adjustment and reach/rake steering adjustment
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated front screen is great on the cold frosty mornings!