Ford Focus C-MAX (2003 - 2010) 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5d CVT Auto (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mug
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
That it was bad for my sanity because of the problems
Would you buy this car again and why?
No way. Has put me off Fords for good - and I had previously owed a Ford for 18 years
What are you likely to buy next?
Already have a Skoda Roomster 1.6 petrol auto - which is running fine.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
July 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Thought I'd got a good deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed auto as disabled
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK - sluggish pulling away from roudabouts and junctions even when it wasn't hesitating
What's it like to park?
Not easy to see the corners.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Loads. Biggest problem was hesitation, excessive smoke and going into "limp home" mode. Seen 15 times by main dealer in 18 months. Problem kept recurring. Also - heated rear window failed, gearchange selector got stuck in park, windscreen washer pump failed, tailgate switch failed.
What's most practical about your car?
"Comfort" seating with sliding rear seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated screen - which failed after being changed by AutoGlass.
