Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good value for what you get.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fairly expensive on the old juice, but if ya want economy buy a diesel!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb handling and grip - comfortable half leather seats, 4 out of 5.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Goes pretty well - needs super for best results.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hasn't broken down yet, but has gone back to the dealers three times for various problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sexy 17" Alloys - could do with wider skirts to make it look a little more different from standard Focus.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats hold you well (when driving hard). Smooth - apart from if you are driving on Essex roads!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Thatcham Cat 1 immobilser and alarm.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    After-care is good - salesman who sold me the car was a liar.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Gone back a few times - ECU probs and a few sensors were replaced and the CAT - thank God it was under warranty!

    Other

    Salesman decided not to send me a spare key.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No