Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 1.6 Ghia 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm someone who likes a reliable , practical car with a bit of an edge.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

My friends and family think the car is attractive and nice.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. I've had it 6 months and I've had no problems whatsoever. The customer service is good and the car has proven faultless so far.

What are you likely to buy next?

Volkswagen Golf

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, I got metallic paint for free as well as a slight reduction in price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I liked the new design, thought it was fresh and attractive.

What was the dealer like?

So far they've been friendly and helpful.

What's it like to drive?

So far, it's been a pleasure to drive and can't really fault it. Motorway cruising is easy enough - glad I didn't go for the 1.4 - and fuel economy is great as well.

What's it like to park?

It's a reasonably small car and so is easy to park in town. There's also no real difficulty in finding a space either.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No, not thus far, luckily.

What's most practical about your car?

The 5 doors adds extra access to the rear which is good for my job and the boot has a wide load area, handy too.

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