Ford Focus Hatchback 2.0 ST170 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can be bought for around £12.5k new!
Costs
Insurance and fuel on the high side. Servicing fine.
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On the road
Driving
Magnificent handling with brilliant balance and superb grip. Quick steering has lots of feel. Fantastic brakes. Nice 6 speed gearbox. Could maybe do with a little mroe power, but is deceptively quick.
Performance
Lots of grunt low down and quick at the top, although progress is too smooth for its own good. Nice note at revs.
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Living with it
Reliability
Superb. Only fault in 40k miles was with manifold which was replaced under warranty. Eats front tyres if driven hard. Feels very solidly built.
Image
Very good, if subdued, looking car with 17 inch alloys.
Comfort
Very refined engine (except at idle when it sounds like a diesel). Very smooth and stable, although hard suspension doesn't like potholes. Good motorway cruiser with 6th gear.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems so far.
Service
Inchcape in Guildford - honest and reasonably efficient but not very forthcoming.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None. Very smooth engine feels like a six pot.
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