Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.8 Zetec 3d (98) (1999/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

enjoys driving

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

my parents were scared at first, but i proved them not to be, ive had no crashes, knocks or speeding fines, so its all good

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes, but the 2 litre zetec

What are you likely to buy next?

2 litre zetec 3 door in black with lots of performance tuning done to the engine

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,000

When did you buy the car?

June 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes, it had 76,000 on the clock-bargain!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

i had just passed and after some research found that i could get insured on a 1.8 at 17! thrilling! and for £600 a year with tesco on my dads insurance but i still got no claims bonus!

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

huge fun, fantastic engine and immense handling when lowered on standard wheels- amazing tinny rasp with 4-2-1 manifold, decat pipe and induction kit, slick gearchange

What's it like to park?

eeeeasy

Have you had any problems with the car?

speedometer would drop to zero, then engine braking got stronger, and the engine would stall whilst the car was in motion if the throttle wasn't 'blipped' when coasting in neutral. Apparently Ford will pay for it to be done now (the topic was covered on watchdog). Driveshafts went when car was lowered- Learn from my experience!

What's most practical about your car?

legroom front and rear

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

good standard sound system