Advantages: A great car from all angles Disadvantages: Not as many extras included as I would have liked
I am now the proud owner of a ford focus 1.6 zetec and for the first time in many years I have actually found a car that pretty muc suits all my needs.
I have spent many a time in cars that are too big, too small, not suitable, not comfortable etc but this is everything I could ask for.
I own the three door version but the doors open widely and when the front seat is moved forward there is plenty of room to get anyone in the back, even my mother in law who is disabled. The back of this car is extremely spacious, comfortably fitting 3 large adults in.
The boot size is deceiving in that it looks pretty small but is very spacious indeed. Perfect for all those shopping bags as well as a childs pushchair.
The actual drive of this car is superb. Mine runs on unleaded and is very economical. I can get over 200 miles to £35 ...
Advantages: Handling and Looks Disadvantages: Customer Service, Bodywork, Transmission...
Two years ago I decided to buy a brand new car, and after much research I decided upon the Ford Focus 1.6 (old style now). Everything I had read pointed towards a really good choice. So I went into my local Ford dealer and a week later I had my nice new car.
First thoughts were a good looking car, well built, fantastically smooth to drive, held the roads amazingly well. All of the equipment worked wonderfully well and I absolutley loved my new car. Then the problems began....
After two weeks the Airbag Modulator failed, so I went back to the dealer, and they replaced the faulty part within a few days. They wouldn't let me have a courtesy cat so was left hanging around the dealers for a few hours. All work was under warranty so no cost to me.
Three weeks after the Modulator fault I was washing the car and noticed tiny rust spots ...
dansellers 27.03.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Ford Focus 1.6
Advantages: Spacious, good BHP Disadvantages: cheaper looking interior than most cars
I bought a second hand 51 Reg focus just over a year ago for just over 3500 and I believe it was money well spent. My focus is a 2 door hatchback and for that style of car is extreamely spacious in the cabin and especially the boot which is ideal for the missus shopping trips and my cricket bag. The 1.6 zetec I have is very quick compared to other 1.6 engines even tho the car is quite large. I have had no problems with the car since I purchased it. The focus drives very smoothly and has enough power behind it when needed although I would recommend not going less than 1.6 on the focus due to the weight/power ratio. Inside of the focus is a little plastic looking and somewhat basic but the top end versions have enough gadgets to keep up with most new cars. ...
