Ford Focus C-MAX (2003 - 2010) 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family man
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Thought it was 'ok'
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, wouldn't buy Ford again
What are you likely to buy next?
Japanese. Honda or Toyota (update, bought Honda)
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,200
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Thought I did, obviouosly not! don't buy from a guy in a portakabin office! ha ha!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Thought it was a decent car!
What was the dealer like?
Typical Leicester (pirate). ('innit'!)
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good, drives like a normal car, and 2.0 tdci very fast, even get torque steer on flooring it!. A bit bumpy and not as well insulated as you'd think though.
What's it like to park?
easy enough, anyone who can't park shouldn't be driving!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
yes. Built by blind chimps on friday after drinking all afternoon. Rattles, alternator burnt out in 4 years. Poor fuel economy rouond town, Boot leaks! (not a 'defect' says Ford!). Parts v expensive. AC unit failed.
What's most practical about your car?
Good on motorway. Sounds silly, , but drivers arm rest and steering controls are really comfy!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Drivers arms rest and steering wheel controls for stereo.
