Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5d (08) (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, efficient.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
People like it apart from one friend who has a car that revs to 7300rpm. Civic ******.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, you really do get what you expect, low running costs and low maintenance.
What are you likely to buy next?
Some sort of focus either an estate diesel with 2.0litre + or a ST or RS.
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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?
£5,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes the list price was 8600 i got it for 5500.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good at handling for the size of the car, especially with 5 people and a boot full.
What's it like to park?
The external mirrors are good, they are big and clear, however i have the darkest factory tints they made so looking backwards can sometimes be less easy opposed to if i didnt have them.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Loss if power at high revs, Fuel filter needed replacing (my fault).
What's most practical about your car?
MPG and space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
ESP, Built-in SAT NAV.
