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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    The focus is a stalwart of the British roads...it says I couldn't be bothered looking for anything else!

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

    Every other house on my street seems to have a mk3 focus!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Would wander a diesel...or the RS!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Due to my rural job I need a 4x4...this car is useless in the snow!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It's a company car hand me down.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Average; engine needs working hard and can struggle with hills, fuel economy high 30s on a run. Steering and gear box nice although steering can feel a little light off centre . Good ride but not as sharp as earlier focus nor as sharp as the golf or Leon...Good all rounder, 7/10.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy - has reversing sensors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing as yet.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good seats, cubby holes and the sync system.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Has to be the infotainment system.