Ford Focus ST (2006 - 2010) 2.5 ST-2 3d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Maybe I am having a mid life crisis, or that I wanted a car that does all things well, and it does.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Who cares what they think, we like it and thats all that counts.
Would you buy this car again and why?
A big YES, but in Orange and the ST-3 with climate control.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another ST, in Orange and an ST-3.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£17,200
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, dealer service and sales service at the time were first class. I saw the car at 1pm, and drove it home at 5pm after a test drive with the salesman and a loan of the car for an hour on our own.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The car was a demonstrator model in Panther Black at nearly £2000 off list price that was on the car park at the time of my existing cars service. It was bought purely because I liked the car.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly and professional.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Precise and accurate steering which ever steering mode you have it in. Its the only car I have had that makes me feel like the car is new to me every time I get in it. It feels safe and well put together at whatever speed you do!!!
What's it like to park?
The turning circle could be better but parking is no real problem, after all its a Focus.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The clock on the Sony CD player didn't work and was traced to a faulty instrument cluster. A new cluster was ordered and fitted two weeks later.
What's most practical about your car?
Its a genuine 5 seater hatchback that has a decent sized load space too. Plenty of rear legroom for adults in the back even though mine is the 3d ST. And there is still room for the Rottweiler. How many other hot hatches can say the same.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Submarine lighting when driving at night and the Xenons.
