Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.6 Zetec 5d (01) (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not much, need a decent car, buy a Focus.

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

Don't think anyone really notices as it's such a common car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, cheep to run, very reliable, cheep to tax and insure.

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford C-MAX.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was about average for a 2004 Focus, but this one had the climate pack fitted and was a one owner car with full service history.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

We wanted a small family car that was easy to drive, cheep to run and reliable.

What was the dealer like?

Nothing special, just a normal car dealer. But was suggesting we'd get more money for our part-exchange selling privately and he was right.

What's it like to drive?

Focus is a great car to drive, even the 1.6 petrol. Good for around town or the motorway.

What's it like to park?

Easy with good visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No nothing major, needed some minor suspension parts last MOT, but it's been a cheep car for the past few years.

What's most practical about your car?

Five doors with decent boot size, so perfect small family car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heated front window on the climate pack is great in winter, but other than that the car doesn't have that many gadgets or options.