Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 Zetec Collection 3d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not the best bargain as a used car, but hopefully this will be a positive when I sell.
Costs
Servicing reasonable but parts from main dealer appear to be pricey
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On the road
Driving
Very nice to drive. Excellent handling. Everything to hand, very quiet on road (if you buy good tyres)
Performance
Definitely not the fastest 1.8 I have owned but handles very well for a standard model
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Living with it
Reliability
So far, so good.
Image
Every second car I see is a silver Focus !
Comfort
Very comfortable around town and medium length journeys. Got a few aches and pains once you have sat in chair for a few hours
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Security and Service
Security
Built in immobiliser seems ok, not stolen as yet !
Service
Main dealers guess what is wrong as their diagnostics ''dont always show up anything'' very un-reassuring
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None. Rattles occassionally when cold
Other
Dont like having to replace clutch cylinder when replacing clutch, as recommonded
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes