Other Ford Focus (2005 - 2011) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    it's a sensible choice but not boring

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

    I think people like it very much but are afraid to admit it!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes definitely but would consider others

    What are you likely to buy next?

    another Focus or whatever the equivalent is from Ford

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    very good deal I think, paid a little more than trade in value

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    ticked all the right boxes with regards to CO2 emmisions, quality and performance

    What was the dealer like?

    N/A

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    incredibly good, superb handling and quality ride. I tested all the cars this size and the Ford drives better than the Golf and very nearly as good as the BMW 1 series

    What's it like to park?

    not too difficult, can be tricky to predict how much room you have front and back

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    nothing

    What's most practical about your car?

    interior size

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    heated front screen, air con