Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 1.6 TDCi Zetec (110ps) 5d (DPF) (08) (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not much, its just a typical family car/rep mobile.

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

Don't know, haven't asked them.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes but perhaps with the 2.0 litre diesel engine due to sluggish performance from 1.6

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford Focus

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

April 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

No leased company vehicle - didn't get a choice.

What was the dealer like?

Customer care from Ford dealers is very poor.

What's it like to drive?

Handling and ride are superb although back support from drivers seat, even with lumbar adjustment, is poor. Performance just about acceptable but is very sluggish with a couple of passengers. My previous car Peugeot 307 had same engine and that was much quicker.

What's it like to park?

For a tall driver like myself fine, for shorter people the limited rear visibility may make parking sensors a useful addition.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Rev counter got stuck at 4000 rpm but this problem fixed itself. Faulty central locking but common focus problem and central locking motors were replaced under warranty. Very sqeaky seat after only 35K miles.

What's most practical about your car?

Diesel engine, very smooth and very economical. Boot is a good size.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

MP3 player connection is nice but gadgets are few and far between on this model.