Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive when you consider the lack of alarm, side or curtain air bags and that air con is an extra.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good mpg. 500 miles to a tank. Other running costs reasonable as you would expect from the blue oval.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles very well.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very torquey. Accelerates well. Very good engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not tested yet.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very common but still looks pretty good after all this time.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Driver's seat lacks range of movement. You feel like you are sitting on it rather than in it but comfortable none the less.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No standard alarm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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