Ford Focus C-MAX (2003 - 2010) 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5d CVT Auto (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
mug
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
bland
Would you buy this car again and why?
no - reliability was a nightmare and Ford were no help
What are you likely to buy next?
Skoda Roomster
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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?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
OK deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed an automatic due to disability. Wanted efficiency of diesel engine
What was the dealer like?
Friendly
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
easy, safe
What's it like to park?
visibility not brilliant - parking sensors would help
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
15 failed attempts by main dealer at resolving major hesitation pulling away from junctions accompanied by clouds of smoke. Car also regularly went into "limp" mode at speed, requiring a 10 minute stop. Car sold when problem not taken serioulsy by Ford Customer Relations.
What's most practical about your car?
Big boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated windscreen
