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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, it does everything I need from a car and has the convertible option.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Porsche Boxster.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,250

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Average deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Pretty hard sell, unwilling to negotiate, knew wanted the car and wouldn't budge on price or extras.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    As you'd expect from a Focus. Comfortable, good driving position, great visability. Not hugely powerful but cruises at motorway speeds without any bother or too much noise.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy enough, visibility all round is fine.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Roof seal leaked originally. Dealer repaired it without quibble, been fine since.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Decent sized boot with the roof up.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?