Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 1.8 TDCi Titanium 5d (08) (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am still quite young and this car carries off a sporty look as well as being practical and cheap to run.

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

I do get comments about my car looking sporty but yet tame.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. Cheap car tax and great on fuel.

What are you likely to buy next?

I'd hope to own a jaguar XF as my next car. That may be in some years to come.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

November 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I had previously bought a car from the dealership that I did feel pressured into buying. This time I took my time to choose, ensured I test drove a few cars from the categories that I had set myself and I also didn't take their first figure (walked away until figure was reduced).

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I bought this car for its looks, fuel consumption and handling.

What was the dealer like?

The culture in the dealership is very manic and sales orientated but the individual salesman that I dealt with this time round was a lot more relaxed, honest and less pushy.

What's it like to drive?

Has I have got a diesel model, when cold it can be noisy but the handling is exceptional and will corner very well.

What's it like to park?

The rear window is quite high up which is a bit of an issue but all this means is that you are not as close as you think you are to the car behind.

Have you had any problems with the car?

A few months after I bought the car it did have to be returned due to a hole in one of the engine pipes but this was fixed under warranty and dealt with effectively.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot size is a great size and having 5 doors ensures easy access for back seat passengers.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

My favorite gadget is the voice recognition system that I can use to change from radio to CD and vise versa whilst driving.