Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 1.6 TDCi Econetic (110bhp) (DPF) (Start Stop) 5d (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

This car says that I like to get as many miles out of as little cash as possible.

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

Most are indifferent about this car, as there are thousands of them on the road.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Id have to say that despite being cheap to run, its not much fun to drive, if you have a long commute to work, then there's a chance you may fall asleep by boredom alone.

What are you likely to buy next?

If money was no object I would buy and Audi Q7. In reality, i would settle with an Audi A3 of similar age to this car, the driving experience is an awful lot better.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, I believe that I got a good deal on the car as it had a full service history, and was generally spotless in every way.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed an economical vehicle as daily commute increased from 4miles to 100miles a day.

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was friendly enough, even after haggling the price down somewhat, he even offered to deliver the car to me free of charge as I struggled to get a lift to collect the car.

What's it like to drive?

Its a very easy car to drive, the steering is a little heavy and the ride isn't anything to shout about, especially if you have driven Audi's or VW's in the past. If fact, it inst really a fun car to drive at all, but that really isn't the point, this car is all about economy.

What's it like to park?

This car is very easy to park, large side mirrors and good visibility out of the back and side windows ensure that parking is easy enough to judge without the use of parking sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

6 Months and 20,000 miles down the line, nothing has gone wrong with the car, despite having 75,000 miles on the clock when I purchased it.

What's most practical about your car?

The most practical thing about this car is the fuel economy, its the first car i have ever owned that has come close to delivering the combined mpg level that it claims to. If fact, it delivers a consistent level of fuel economy regardless of driving style (~65 - 67 mpg). With an annual road tax of £30.00 if found this vehicle to be an absolute bargain.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Im afraid there are no real gadgets to speak of in this car, although the heated windscreen is a good feature.