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neiltherocker5769, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
2.0 Ghia 5dr
PROS: looks good, corners good,great car around town,quite reliable,...
CONS: cabin noise high at motorway speed, central door locking and instument panel both... more

meis007, Wales
DIESEL ESTATE (2005 - )
2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr
PROS: Great car that does the job, plenty of power and holds the road really well...
CONS: Pitty they didn't fit a six cd player instead of the single cd, could also... more

Abby, South West
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Comfortable drive, nice set ot of equipment...
CONS: Should have got the 1.8. the 1.6 lacks pulling power... more

griff4122, Northern Ireland
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.4 LX 3dr
PROS: Looks good and handles great and good build quality!!...
CONS: Its a bit guttless in the engine department.... more

BoA Wrath, North West
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Zetec 5dr
PROS: Solid Safe Car, Smooth Ride, Nice looks inside and out, Cheap Parts...
CONS: I have had no problems with my Focus in 3 years.... more

waqarbhatti, North West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 Zetec 5dr
PROS: Very economical on the road. Easy to drive. Cheap spare parts. Low insurance group....
CONS: Locks may be a problem after few years....7 years.... more

ptyrer, North East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Zetec 3dr
PROS: Looks, handling, leather interior, equipment, gear box, comfotable cruiser, running costs...
CONS: Would prefer different alloys - now common, 1.6 engine weak at lower revs, gearbox not... more

chrisblyth, North East
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 LX 5dr
PROS: Reasonably roomy inside and comfortable...
CONS: Hard to find in a carpark. Bit of understeer, not enough torque.... more

oxb1l, Scotland
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Zetec 5dr
PROS: Very reliable and good on fuel with decent performance for a family car....
CONS: air-con needs recharged and paintwork not as good as my 12 year old Golf.... more

David Ioannou, North West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 LX 5dr
PROS: Good handling. Very reliable and economical. Quite comfortable...
CONS: Not exactly unique to own. Motorway noise can be intrusive... more

danmason86, North West
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.8 Zetec 3dr
PROS: quick...
CONS: slow... more

Babis, South East
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Confortable, reliable, economic, excellent car to drive...
CONS: no computer (consumption calculator, outside temperature etc). No CD (although great radio receiver).... more

ccj, South East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.8 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Good reliable car with bags of room....
CONS: Could do with abs as standard.... more

g1234ray, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Zetec 5dr
PROS: It does the job getting from a to b relatively ok...
CONS: seems to have a few problems developing, slipping clutch, abs light comes on occasionally for... more

Pete Golding, South West
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.8 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Great engine, TDCi (115). Lovely to drive. Economical, fast ( when needs be). Comfortable and...
CONS: Heavy on the wear of front tyres. Could just do with a tad more storage... more