Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.8 Zetec 5d (01) (2003/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not alot.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They liked it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No not what i expected after positive reviews cant believe a 1.8 litre can be so under powered.
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,800
When did you buy the car?
October 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not bad was in a hurry so didn't have much time looking around.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap always heard good things about the focus.
What was the dealer like?
Private
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
For a 1.8 petrol the car felt really under powered but good road holding ability.
What's it like to park?
Good all round visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Leak coming from anti-freeze and causing the car to overheat. speeding suddenly goes to zero when driving, and a humming noise when driving at motorway speed. not a smooth gear box.
What's most practical about your car?
Good size car practical.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The layout of dash.