Ford Focus ST (2006 - 2010) 2.5 ST-3 3d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Unless you have the Orange its not that noticeable from a normal Focus.

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

They like the car apart from the fact its had to go back to Ford so many times?

Would you buy this car again and why?

No i wouldn't buy this car again! Its averge MPG is NON excitant, I have been driving the last 3 months trying to save fuel and changing gear @ around 3000rpm and still only getting 25mpg thats around £60 every 300 miles

What are you likely to buy next?

I am looking at Citroen C4 VTR/VTS, Seat Leon Cupra R, Vauxhall Astra

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£18,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not to bad deal

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Helpful, but only at first

What's it like to drive?

Its a good drive all tho the the turbo is not as responise as would have liked. Its fun to drive on the country roads and handles the road well, It pulls like a train in every gear, even sixth.

What's it like to park?

Its easy to park as has a good visabilaty in the rear and mirrors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I have had to send the car back 4 times now. Its had a ESP system fault all 4 times? The first time they just looked at it and reset the ECU, second time Changed a ABS sensor, Third time changed 2 ABS sensor, fourth time they replaced the Abs sensors & wiring. Also the heated screen is broken 1 side (drivers side, Helpfull!) Ford will not replace as say its under ware and tare...

What's most practical about your car?

It has a good size boot and the access is easy.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The sony six disc cd player is very good & easy to use.