2008 Ford Focus Style 1.8 petrol
Summary:
A bit rough, but still going!
Faults:
Exhaust, suspension, brakes, etc.
ABS sensors.
Air con weak.
Locks a bit hesitant to work.
Rear windows jammed.
Exterior rough with rust and paint fade.
Interior looking worn.
General Comments:
A great run about, this Focus is still soldiering on after 15 years. Quite nice looking in light blue, shame about the rust.
Style model is kinda basic, but still has front electric windows, A/C, and so on all the expected stuff for a 2008 car. Interior is comfortable and stylish, refined to be in and comfy seats. Spacious enough.
1.8 is a bit expensive to tax and insure in my opinion, considering it is an older car. But performance is OK and it does anything between 38 - 40 mpg though, not bad for petrol. Ford dealers are terrible in my experience, they just laugh at you if you come in with a car like this. Find a local independent to help you out. Repairs and servicing costs should be reasonable. A less complicated engine than the diesels.
Had it had lower mileage and better condition, they are still quite expensive to buy used (around £3000 - £4000, ridiculous for the car's age) but the price of used cars has risen stupidly in the last couple of years. Mine is barely worth £1200 at the condition and mileage. MOT is coming up soon and I do not think it will pass, I will sell it and if no one wants it I'll take scrap value (£300 - £400).
Low mileage mint cars aside, the average Focus at this age and mileage, should be bought cheaply, run for a year or two, then scrapped.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 10th April, 2023
11th Apr 2023, 13:07
Most cars these days are way overpriced in any price range, new or used.