Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 1.6 TDCi LX 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Its common but grown up and sensible.

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

Like it nice car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes best in class all round a great little car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Focus again maybe slightly bigger engine.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,800

When did you buy the car?

August 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Average deal car was quite high mileage just under 100k when bought but still tight and in good condition.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap to run, insure and tax yet not slow and good for 5 people or lots of luggage over long distances.

What was the dealer like?

Ok standard car supermarket ok service slightly overpriced 2 year warranty.

What's it like to drive?

Great! The chassis is really well set up gives great confidence when cornering hard coupled with great steering feel and reasonable performance makes a great drive when you want to have some fun. But refined in town and on the motorway with excellent suspension with a smooth ride for the car type.

What's it like to park?

Easy! But only one issue is the sloping rear window which is quite high up making reversing visibility slightly tricky to get use to at first when reversing on to anything lower than the window.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Glow plugs and battery.

What's most practical about your car?

Seats 4 in comfort with luggage and ok with 5, excellent fuel economy and motorway cruiser.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Excellent speakers and sound system for a standard fit.