Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good value. My car has now done over 100k so depreciation is quite high.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Yet to find out.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Varies, can be a bumpy ride.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Will move if you floor it.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Often runs fast, did have a problem with stalling but appeared to have been resolved after a cam belt replacement was carried out.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fairly comfortable seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    2 separate main Ford dealers had different hourly rates, so its definitely worth haggling .

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    A bit noisy at times when pushed.

    Other

    Wind noise and a knocking exhaust. There doesn't appear to be a clear census of opinion of when cam belts require replacing.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No