Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ghia? Would expect much more kit for a top of the range model, no alloys, no CD changer, no ABS.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought second hand, not cheap, but better quality than many rivals.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well but bad rear visibility and a lack of grunt.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Noisy diesel which lacks grunt, but will go on and on.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    so far excellent, very good

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    join the crowd, blends in very nicely

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good, no complaints there.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, I hope.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    patchy, but lots of ford dealers around, so be choosey

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    A real workhorse, it will outlive me!

    Other

    No problems, its well built, and is as solid as they come!

    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