Ford Focus ST (2006 - 2010) 2.5 ST 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Its says i know what to buy to haver fun in , other hatches may be marginally faster but what other car drives aswell and sounds as good ? Not Type R (too wild and slippery), not Golf GTi (boring and slow) and VXR (cheap and ok if you like going sideways into fields).

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

its got the WOW factor , it says i know which horse im backing and that i like to be at one with the road.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definately but id like to see a couple of tweaks made and creases ironed out.

What are you likely to buy next?

Ive had 25 cars in 8 years ill change my mind before the time comes a 100 times, i did like a Mazda3mps but i dunno probably a Disco (Land Rover Discovery doh!!!).

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£16,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes excellent straight swap + 12months road tax and full tank of fuel for a BMW 120d 06plate !!!! I laughed all the way out of the showroom.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

The Focus ST was on my hitlist since it first came out and millions of excellent reviews made me just want one for my own selfish reasons !!

What was the dealer like?

Extremely poor OMC Ford were like a dirty unreliable back street dealership. They were not bothered about customers, paperwork seemed very 1990's and out of date and the overall quality feel of the place was shoddy at best.

What's it like to drive?

Excellent, the torque in every gear will put a smile on your face and the 0-60 feels so much quicker than 6.6secs ive had 2 Type R's and id say this is quicker as theres no turbo lag on thrust.

What's it like to park?

Turning circle of a Hummer need i say more, i hope other owners can rock n roll to get into spaces like i can cos otherwise its a hard car to squeeze out of hard spots.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Slight vibration at speed that will need balancing and no 2nd key produced which OMC had to get cut which meant leaving the car with them for a day which was annoying considering they had 10 days to prep the car before i picked it up.

What's most practical about your car?

Perfect family sized car with a little devil under the bonnet for pleasure, fits 5 adults easy and most importantly COMFORTABLY and the boot you could camp out in its so big.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Were do i start....Twin Exhausts...Turbo Dials...and best of all the ENGINE GROWL. The car just looks great as a 5 door which most 5 door sports hatches do not.