Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good value, as long as you dont pay anywhere near list.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    First service (12500 miles) pre-set at £120.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering can feel a little artificial to me. Handles ok, but the seats in this spec dont give enough lateral support.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As much torque as a BMW 328i, meaning excellent real world perfomance. Hard to belive it's a diesel on the move.

  • Living with it

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a focus you dont buy one for "image".

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No micro chip in key. Unforgivable in this day and age.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Squeak from drive belts or pulleys. Two attempts to fix so far.

    Other

    Rattle from tailgate.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes