Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 Zetec 3d (98) (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots about, so prices are good.
Costs
Not very fuel efficient. Cheap Ford parts.
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On the road
Driving
Great ride, lively handling, revvy engine.
Performance
Needs to be driven hard to get the most from the engine, but power delivery is sharp enough.
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Living with it
Reliability
Couple of problems with bearings and CV-joints, but otherwise good.
Image
Sharp. Image still looks good after 5 years. 3-door lines are much better than 5-door.
Comfort
Grippy seats, good position, ergonomics good too.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks seem to do the trick.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Had a couple of bearings go and a CV joint after only 30k miles. Would expect more than that.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes