Reply to: Panels views on Focus

[gingerjedi]

The MK1 Focus is certainly a better drive.

The MK2 has a softer less focused ride (did you see what I did there) but the interior feels more up market IMHO.

[Spacecadet]

I thought you used the Trans Pennine car park known as the M62. What use is a cruise control in a traffic jam

If you get a proper car then the cruise control works in conjunction with a radar and maintains a suitable gap between yourself and the car infront

[BA to the Stars]

I especially like the look of the cruise con, and have heard only good things about the new Focus.

I thought you used the Trans Pennine car park known as the M62. What use is a cruise control in a traffic jam

[sasguru]

I prefer the original MK1 Focus and believe it or not you can pick up a petrol one for around £1500 in good nick.

A 1.6 would make a great banger for the daily commute.

And all the while you can aspire to owning a Passat.

The MK1 Focus is certainly a better drive.

[DimPrawn]

I prefer the original MK1 Focus and believe it or not you can pick up a petrol one for around £1500 in good nick.

A 1.6 would make a great banger for the daily commute.

And all the while you can aspire to owning a Passat.

[Ardesco]

I've driven a focus a few times and generally speaking not a bad little motor, also Clarkson drives one around day to day and seems to be happy with it. Considering the things he has got to play with that's a endorsement all by itself IMHO.

[OrangeHopper]

what kind of mpg do you get?

33/34 across country
36/37 motorway (80 mph plus)
37/38 motorway (60/70 mph cruising)

[lukemg]

Face-lifted Focus is out in March, stealers will be trying hard to push existing stock over the next month. Doesn't mean it isn't a good deal but factor in when considering if it is a bargain. Check autotrader for year-old ones, to give you some idea of initial depreciation.
HTH

[gingerjedi]

Jokes aside, the Focus is a good honest motor ...much better than the fools who buy A3s and Passats.

My wife has a Focus C-Max and to be honest I can't fault it, the only problem I have found with Ford is the customer service at the dealer could have been a bit better. I am used to dealing with Honda who are leagues ahead in that department.

[Troll]

I have a 2.0 litre focus and do about 120 miles a day via both motorway and country lane. I can't fault it except for the seats. They really could do with being more comfortable.

what kind of mpg do you get?

[OrangeHopper]

I have a 2.0 litre focus and do about 120 miles a day via both motorway and country lane. I can't fault it except for the seats. They really could do with being more comfortable.

[DiscoStu]

I currently have a fiesta diesel 1.4, but all the toys, aircon, leccy windows and all of that. Even fluffy dice. Tasty machine. (Yeah, right....)

Found a CRACKER of a deal - Focus 1.8 diesel, alloys, aircon, cruise control, Style Plus. All for £11.5K. Normally £16K from a stealer. Brand new, del miles, car supermarket job.

My car is worth around £6K to £6.5K.

Given the daily round trip of 120 miles, I am wondeirng if changing my choice of stead to this finee looking filly will make all the difference? I especially like the look of the cruise con, and have heard only good things about the new Focus.

Tried a new Astra, not impressed.

At a smidge over £11K, why get a used one??

Panel thoughts?

You're a permie now, you can't afford it.

HTH

[Spacecadet]

The new model Mondeo looks good, however, best stick to the cheaper focus if you're still thinking about going permie

[Wilmslow]

isbt there a new model due out about now

Yet another new model of Focus? This one has only been out a couple of years!

There is a new Fiesta model out around now, so, maybe the ideal time to sell before this plummets overnight with the new launch!

[mrdonuts]

isn't there a new model due out about now