Other Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I am a commuter....

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

    Not a lot!it isn't a head turner.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, good value, if expensive to tax.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW or Volvo or Mercedes.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £800

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Relatively, obviously there was no full open and honest disclosure!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Bought as a station car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Fairly dodgy seemingly but the car was a good one.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It is fun to drive as Focus cars are, skippy, quick enough, good at corners.

    What's it like to park?

    Smallish car so no problems at all. Decent turning circle and visibility.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Other than some odd braking noises and it not always making the connection between turning the ignition key and the starter motor getting the message (both been checked out three times by two different mechanics and nothing found), nothing.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It goes, it is a solid and reliable car.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None! As basic as it comes I guess.