Ford Focus Hatchback 2.0 ST170 3d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lot of car/technology for your money (Variable valve and intake) Air con, Custom packs and Comfort packs well worth the extra money, good sound system for standard fit (even better with custom pack).
Costs
Usually ford service costs and cheapish parts.
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On the road
Driving
Enjoyable car to drive, likes to be driven hard to get the best from it.
Performance
Handling makes up for the lack of power, but a quick car if thrashed. Definately not slow in the right hands.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let us down yet.
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Unsure of how to answer. Some people may say its not up with the Honda Type R but who cares I don't pay an arm and a leg for parts and servicing.
Comfort
Mine has the custom pack so heated Recaro leather seats are bliss, better than the sofa at home. I enjoy sitting in the car.
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Security and Service
Security
Buy yourselves an additional set of locking wheel nuts.
Service
Dealer not backed up by Ford when a problem occured.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lack of power, tested on rolling road. 148BHP should be 170BHP dealer was unable to find a fault and Ford said this output was fine, but were proved wrong.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes