Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 Zetec 3d (98) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great buy second hand.
Costs
Too soon to tell, but fuel economy is above average.
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On the road
Driving
Great handling car, quick when it needs to be, but front wheels have a tendency to spin if you accelerate hard in wet.
Performance
Love it, great car to drive, quick off the mark, plenty of torque. Perhaps steering could be a little sharper.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far, touch wood.
Image
Not a head turner, but that's a good thing! The 3dr version looks sporty.
Comfort
Very comfortable. Sport suspension is unforgiving, but that's to be expected. Good driving position and supportive seats. Clutch foot plate would be nice though.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm should be standard, but locks withstood an attempted break-in.
Service
Efficient, but quote for repair to lock was twice that of local garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None, but check oil regularly.
Other
Windscreen mists up very badly in heavy rain if you stop at lights. Common fault apparently
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