Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5d (Euro 4) (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not sure it's a very common car styling is okay if a little run of the mill it's a Ford it doesn't say lot.

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

They think its okay it really isn't a head turner its medium size bread butter car with nice wheels.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No diesels are expensive on parts eg £1200 for a clutch and dual mass fly wheel if you have a DPF and its on its way that's another £1000. Parts are not cheap so beware - not like Fords of old cheap to maintain it is not a shame really as it is good car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something petrol and japanese. Don't do enough miles to justify a diesel you need to be doing at least 20,000 miles a year to justify the extra cost of servicing and parts to save money over a petrol car. Don't believe me do the maths I'm sure you will find I'm right wish I had before I bought it.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Good reviews low running costs I thought.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Performance is great gears slick and positive handling good body control (17" alloys help) ride firm but liveable steering positive pleasure to drive.

What's it like to park?

Okay high back screen so difficult to judge at first but practice makes perfect and parking sensors a help when they work.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Starter motor ,clutch on its way out worringly parking sensors have an intermittent fault.

What's most practical about your car?

It's got 5 doors.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Auto lights trip computer.