Ford Focus Opinions please.

[hocus pocus]

I'm thinking of investing in a used Ford Focus . Opinions
needed .eg Reliability , Economy etc .Thanks in advance.

[pingu748]

I had 1.9 TDCi from new in 2004 .. loved it ...comfy, decent boot, relatively ok cost wise to service ... was getting 500 miles form a tank of diesel driving nottingham to lincoln every day .. rural, a roads and city driving, no problems at all in the 1st year from new apart from the fact it seemed to wear tyres faster than even kwik fit expected ...

[burnhal]

got a 1.7 TDCi estate. New early 2005. Never a problem, stacks of poke- great on twisty bits. Pretty economical. Does all I want.

[Hymie]

Take it from me - the car has your name on it !!!

[originalang]

My son has a 1.8 tdci edge, 54plate, he says its spot on for economy and reliability given he commutes 80miles a day on motorways. Good Luck

[jg96]

Have had two as company cars both diesel estates a 99 T plate and now driving an 05 plate. 1st one had done 158000 miles when it was changed with not many problems and current one has done 68000 miles with only a few niggly faults both good to drive and good mpg would agree they do seem to get through front tyres quickly.

[Lord Unstone]

Bought a 1.8 tcdi. Great car, tows my caravan a dream. Handles great. The Ford Focus Owners group is really helpful too: lots of knowledge there. Only trouble is, the car was valeted before we took delivery, and it still stinks of air freshener!

[McNoodle]

My wife's got a 1.6 zetec auto. Good reliable car. Solid, responsive drive.

[zeglover]

i have a t reg 1800 petrol, get around 35/33 mpg spent 40 on repaires in 2 years great car good handeling

hope this helps

[Full Tilt]

super car I have a 1.8 diesel on 54 plate with 60,000 up still gives me 48 to gallon round town go for it. FT

[redcrx]

ive got a focus c-max 2.0tdci ghia. averaging 45-48mpg even at 4 years old.

Not sure if all the same but battery just cost me �120! Ive had to have a lot of warranty work carried out and recall work.

Check out some focus forums for common faults and known issues

http://www.focusowners.com/forum/index.php

http://ffoc.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums

[Cockney_si]

This is a useful resource to look at people's views on the car.

http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Ford_Focus.html