Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5d (Euro 4) (Climate pack) (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Skint but looking for affordable unpretentious wheels.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It's a Focus and was in a ghastly pale blue. Not a lot.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would. Sold it. Bland looks not so good but otherwise a great car for the money compared to over priced and overhyped competition.
What are you likely to buy next?
Long since replaced. Change cars frequently.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
4500 off list for a 1200 mile "Ford Direct" car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Something fast, economical and practical
What was the dealer like?
Mcrae & Dick Stirling. Excellent in all respects.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent. Control weightings perfect. Very precise and one of the fastest "real world" cars I have driven. Could be driven with great precision. Steering and damping were marvellous.
What's it like to park?
No reverse park but no big deal
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Windscreen washer pump only fault in 20000 miles
What's most practical about your car?
Everything. Objectively almost impossible to fault in any way.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Trip computer
