• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    boy racer, however does have a certain maturity about it.

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

    love it, thinks it looks good, they do say its quite comfortable, but i know that it aint when driving faster.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yeah but the newer shape, would like the brand new model. however love this car

    What are you likely to buy next?

    really want the Focus ST170, bigger than the Zetec S, and faster. Plus will be getting older so need something to go with the age.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,300

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yeah, fairly good deal, paid £3300.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Loved the car when i first saw it, wanted one before i had a license.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic, sporty, very quick, beats most similar engine sizes, some even bigger such as 2.0s. Faster than what it says it is, had 130 mph out of mine. havent fully tested handling yet. but so far so good.!

    What's it like to park?

    very easy, car is small, anyone should be able to park it.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only a few things, starter motor went, needed to replace both front bushes, left indicator does not click off automatically.

    What's most practical about your car?

    car is a sport hatchback, not really any practicality

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    did find out that certain model/year came with A/C but i didnt get it, would have liked it.