Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.8 Ghia 5d (98) (1999/T) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Sensible tidy car, Ghia model means top of the range without going over the top with sporty more expensive models

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Sensible and comfortable

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not really for myself, aerodynamics of the car lost it for me, and the 1.8 petrol can be quite thirsty as well

What are you likely to buy next?

Maybe an Audi A4, or another Vectra GSI

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,200

When did you buy the car?

November 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes - got a half decent price for te Ibiza, and the Focus came with warranty, full MOT and service plus 6 months tax

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Downsized from a two car family (got rid of Vectra and Ibiza) and bought something the wife could drive as well

What was the dealer like?

Decent enough chap, altough didn't seem too keen on the Ibiza claiming they didn't sell well. Obviously a salesman trying to do business, and quite harsh on the Ibiza which was a really nice car

What's it like to drive?

Average - the cube shape doesn't help it on the motorway, and in hig winds you can get blown about a bit. Its quite a tall car and not the most aerodynamic.

What's it like to park?

Easy - the back window more or less represents the back of the car

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not a whistle - all is well

What's most practical about your car?

Its a decent sized for a 'medium' family car

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The windscreen quick clear feature was outstanding