1999 Ford Focus Ghia STW review from Finland
"Cheap, roomy and sporty car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not so much in 8 years and 205000 kilometers:
- 1999 the "dog-bones" had to be refitted (type fault).
- 2000 some computer problems with the ABS
- 2002 BIG problems with the paint : ( (type fault)
- 2005 Handbrake broke
- 2006 the "dog-bones" had to be refitted again (type fault)
+ New brake-parts at 180000km
+ New cooler and lower front because of a little crash with a fox in 140km/h : (
General comments?
I'm very pleased about it. It had so few faults that I think it's much better than Golf or Corolla. The handling VERRRY GOOD, but not like my Peugeot 205 of course. ;)
When it's slippery, it's very easy to drive it (no ESP), maybe because of its long wheelbase (2610mm). It handles good on small roads too. Some times I've driven very fast on small road in the Finnish archipelago :D
The engine is quite good, but a bit lacking in torque 2000rpm >... but between 4000 and 6000 it roaaars and accelerates very quickly.
There is much room on all the seats, and the max load-space is 1600 liters. Once I slept in the car (not sitting).
The looks are great with the red pepper metallic paint.
0-100km/h 10.9s
Top Speed 185km/h
Max output 102bhp@6000
Max torque 145Nm@4000
Fuel 6,9l/100km
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Zetec SE Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 750 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 205000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 244 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2008 |