2004 Ford Focus Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"Fantastic 1.8TdCi with the performance of a BMW 330Ci"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Currently, nothing.
General comments?
The best thing about the car has to be the peformance of the engine. It is absolutely terrific particularly under 70mph. It feels like you are driving a BMW 330Ci Manual. Fantastic diesel engine, well done Ford.
I find the driving position nowhere near as comfortable or and roomy as, say a Mazda 323F. The interior plastics also lack the quality of this sister car. I'm sure I will get lots of people commenting on this claiming this not to be the case, but I feel the driving position, seats, cabin space and interior plastics let it down slightly. Also, dont expect any exclusivity.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8TDCi Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2004 |




