Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 2.0 ST170 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
my friends love 2 are fighting to buy it off me when i sell it later in the year
Would you buy this car again and why?
yeah but due to growing family not pratical :(
What are you likely to buy next?
mondeo or vectra (to keep the misses happy) or seat leon cupra R (for me to have a bit of fun)
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
managed to get £800 off it plus £2000 for my knackerd v reg astra sri
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Think it looks nice, as soon as i test drove it i new i had to buy it
What was the dealer like?
very friendly and helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
handleing is spot on very fun more so in the wet on empty roundabouts :) had ecu and exhaust done on mine just to give it the bhp it needs 170 isnt enough
What's it like to park?
terrible turning circle and bonnet and rear a bit awkward to see properley can park my lwb transit easier!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
the clutch and flywheel gave up 8 months after i bought it cost £850 just for parts luckily got a mate who is a mechanic so didnt pay much labour costs
What's most practical about your car?
lots of room in the back got a 6ft5 19 stone mate and he fits perfectly
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated windscreen for icey mornings and climate contol for summer and xenon lights
