Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 Zetec 5d (98) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value. My car has now done over 100k so depreciation is quite high.
Costs
Yet to find out.
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On the road
Driving
Varies, can be a bumpy ride.
Performance
Will move if you floor it.
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Living with it
Reliability
Often runs fast, did have a problem with stalling but appeared to have been resolved after a cam belt replacement was carried out.
Image
Good.
Comfort
Fairly comfortable seats.
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Security and Service
Security
OK.
Service
2 separate main Ford dealers had different hourly rates, so its definitely worth haggling .
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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