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

What does this car say about you?

nothing special - there are a lot of them about now. rep? family man?

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

doesn't really excite, its just a good solid reliable car nothing more. Those that have driven it like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes, its nice to drive and well made, value for money

What are you likely to buy next?

don't know

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

very good, helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Great. 1.6 is just powerful enough for day to day driving. Plenty of seat adjustment, gearbox and clutch very smooth - no excuse for a jerky ride! Suspension smooth and controlled. Cabin is well laid out, feels well made and solid above its price range. Controls all solid and well placed. Only thing I would change is the gearing - its very low geared so even in 5th its high in the rev range at motorway speeds. Trade off is you can easily use 5th at 30mph in town so helps economy!

What's it like to park?

I've had no problems, easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

nothing at all

What's most practical about your car?

can't think of one thing in particular. Does it all!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

easy refuelling - no fuel cap to remove