Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 1.6 TDCi LX (110ps) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I have a car

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

It's a car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Maybe, its an OK car and should be relatively cheap to fix if it ever goes wrong. I would however not believe fuel consuption figures quoted, and would go off the overall review (which was still pretty good).

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably something similar - depends which car is getting good reviews when I'm ready to buy.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,500

When did you buy the car?

November 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

OK - a few hundred quid off book price

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

good fuel consumption figures and general good reviews

What was the dealer like?

good

What's it like to drive?

good handling. enough power round town, motorways good. Needs to be at 2000 rpm plus to develop power, which can cause difficulties pulling away until you get used to it.

What's it like to park?

No worries.

Have you had any problems with the car?

nothing except abysmal fuel consumption - 45mpg at best - disappointed with this

What's most practical about your car?

loads of air bags - I like the idea of safety for me and family. generally however it's pretty gadget-free, which I also like

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

air con