2003 Ford Focus ST170 review from UK and Ireland
"Fails Often, Rust's Dreadfully. Period"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing cosmetic.
Engine whines like a cat being strangled all the way through the range.
Brake discs warp.
Over-steers.
Camber had to be manually rectified.
General comments?
I originally bought this car because I thought it would be fast, both off the line and up right through the range. Infact what I assumed would be a hot hatch turned out to be no more than tepid.
When first driving this car I did give it some respect, basically because I thought the engine demanded it. I was sorely mistaken. I could happily sit in this car with my foot to the floor, and watch most things go sailing right past. Maybe this is a car for an eco-warrior, or a priest, not anyone with any serious intent on having fun. I mean, I've seen hearses that go more than this and I'll probably be in one before I see anyone get this car to be rapid.
Steer clear, like you would with a parrot with the bird flu, this thing talks the talk, looks fine, but will seriously annoy you!
Period. Word. One.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 1/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2500 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sunny GTI-R |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2005 |