2005 Ford Focus S review from North America
"Cautiously optimistic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet. (Thank goodness, it is brand new.) We will see what needs work at the first service call. (In about 3,500 miles according to the service guide.)
General comments?
The cabin is nice. The back seat is roomier and much more comfortable than it looks. The interior materials are O.K. Not great, not crappy. The engine is a little buzzy, and I think slightly underpowered. I don't know what an automatic would be like. The one I test drove was slow and unresponsive. It is very easy to spin the tires, but handles very well in tight turns and such. Very stable. A little noisy at highway speeds, this might be due to the Goodyear tires. We will see if that improves when new tires are put onto it. The brakes are alright. It feels a little mushy, but linear, and no squeaks. All in all, I am (So far) pleased with my purchase. I never bought a ford before, so we will see how it goes...
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| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1500 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 5000 |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2004 |