Other Ford Focus (2005 - 2011) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm not that interested in cars?

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

    Don't care (they don't...) - that's fine.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, simple servicing, lots of stuff on ebay.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    New focus auto with new autobox for economy.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,800

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, had been unsold for 6mo. and languishing in a corner for some reason, perhaps due to being an auto.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Reduced insurance, bettter MPG than Jaguar X-type.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent ride and handling. Possible a tad underpowered but hard to judge on an auto.

    What's it like to park?

    Fine

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Flexible storage, classic control layout.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated front screen.