Ford Focus Hatchback 2.0 Ghia 5d (98) (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got all equipment you would need on a car, including electric seats, CD auto changer, trip computer etc.
Costs
Through the employee discount scheme, we got the car for £11,000. RRP when we bought it was £15500.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent body control, very good ride quality, masses of grip, no body roll and traction control too.
Performance
Very good. Managed to beat an Escort RS turbo off the lights in it! Sometimes traction control light flickers cause to stop wheel spin! Bit harsh at top rev band though.
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Living with it
Reliability
Absolutely no problems. Had car for over a year now.
Image
Looks good in gold paint with the multi spoke alloys.
Comfort
Excellent. Seats good, lumbar support, electric seats and air con when too hot. Couldn't do much better. Voted as the most comfortable car by What Car magazine.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems. Key release boot and removable panel.
Service
Our regular Ford dealer has been excelent, also gving us free servicing on the new 2002 model Focus we got soon.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems. We maintained ours properly! Remember to top oil up after 1500 miles.
Other
Excellent car! Can't wait to get our new face-lifted 2002 model.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes