Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I paid £4,200. Excellent value compared to your Golfs, Astras and 147's.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit heavy on petrol around town, average about 28mpg. Better on motorway driving. Servicing reasonble.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very composed, crisp handling. Traction control a must in the wet.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Crisp handling, traction control very handy. Although 0-60 is bit of a bummer. It's better at higher speeds, very smooth at morway speeds.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starting failure, needed new coil pack. Other than that, no problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Far from sporty looking compared to the ST and RS model, but not bad.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats need a bit more support. Other than that loads of headroom, legroom, bootspace and can accommodate 5 passengers.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still have mine. Got alarm immobaliser as standard.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very helpful

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems

    Other

    None

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes