Nice runaround, both in the city and on the motorway (Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 5dr)

Name: rassling

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Product:	Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 5dr
Date:	03/10/07 (851 review reads)
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Advantages: Reliability, economy, driving position, fairly stylish

Disadvantages: Nothing major. Rear visibility could be better.

I run a 2nd hand 2005 Focus 1.6 Zetec, bought at 16 months old after I'd finally run my old Fiesta into the ground. Overall, it's an enjoyable car to drive. I find it is good around town (I live in London) but certainly holds its own on the open road/motorway. The fuel economy if also pretty good (I get about 350-400 miles out of a tank).

The driving position feels quite high, although rear visibility isn't as great as it could be. All the dials and controls are within easy and logical reach, and the seats are comfortable (it takes quite a long journey for me to need to stretch, which wasn't the case in my Fiesta). There's a reasonably sized boot, and with the back seats down I've managed to completely move house (sans furniture).

The car handles well, and is responsive. For a 1.6 it feels powerful. I have needed to change the breaks once now, although they didn't feel too bad beforehand. So far I've not had any breakdowns in 20,000 miles (car total 33,000), and the problem with the engine power cutting out that the other reviewer describes is not one I've experienced.

Overall it's a very good car, although it lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. I'm sure I'll be looking to upgrade once I can afford to, but I'm in no hurry.

Summary: A good, reliable car that drives well without ever threatening to over-excite.

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