Ford Focus Estate (2011 - 2018) 1.0 (125bhp) EcoBoost Zetec 5d (2013/13) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Unpretentious, not flashy, but.I know a good car when I see one.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
How come they can afford a car that new?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. This is our second Focus estate and they offer a great balance of practicality, low running costs and excellent driving experience.
What are you likely to buy next?
No idea.
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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?
£10,800
When did you buy the car?
August 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, The dealer was a 'supermarket' type outlet, so the price was already fair for the year, condition and mileage. A fair price was offered for my trade-in, which was negotiated in my favour by a small margin.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
We were looking for a compact estate with low running costs and a good driving experience.
What was the dealer like?
Very good. Not pushy, just knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful,.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Really very, very good. Much better than our old Zafira and a good step up from our other car, which is a mk 3 Mondeo - and that is pretty good too!
What's it like to park?
OK. Front corners are difficult to judge as the nose drops away out of view.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing - but it has only been a month!
What's most practical about your car?
Good load bay, being an estate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
USB input for easy access to MP3 music.
