Ford Focus 1.6 LX 5dr Reviews

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Average Ratings for Ford Focus 1.6 LX 5dr

  • Performance3.6 stars
  • Practicality4.1 stars
  • Reliability3.8 stars
  • Value for Money3.7 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.5 stars
  • Overall Rating3.9 stars

6 Reviews For Ford Focus 1.6 LX 5dr

  • Guest 25th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Good Points: I've had the focus over 6 months and i'm still looking for the good points


    Bad Points: 1.6 engine seems to be slow, compared with other cars, fuel consumption is low compared to what ford say it should do, body work & doors seem poor against the Mondeo, and if you own an automatic the tax is £210 and the manual is cheaper why, the alarm on the 1.6 LX only cuts the engine, no audible alarm, which in this day and age should be standard


    General comments: compared to the ford Mondeo the Focus is below standard, I part ex my lovely Y reg 2.0 Mondeo (old shape) for a 54 reg Focus 1.6 and i wish i still had the Mondeo, ford cars are reliable but the smaller models don't seem in the same class or range as the slightly bigger cars, its about time more attention to comfort and the feel of the cars was changed because when you close the door on the Focus it sounds tinny and cheap, like older cars used to be.

  • paulwa 3rd Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    This a practical car to own but not to my taste. Give me a Golf or an Astra any time.

  • chuckndi1016 Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Jun 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This is absolutely the best car I have ever owned! I purchased it in Nov. 2002 in Oracle, AZ. In the past year and a half I have put 62k on it. Never get less than 25mpg in town driving. 32-34mpg on hiway driving.
    Auto transmission...Cruise...Air...all work fine. This is not a ricky racer car! Any car will have problems like worn tires and brakes if you hotfoot it! Treat it well and it will take care of you!
    I use Mobil 1 oil..change it every 10k...never uses oil in between as I change ...

  • thefletch 28th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    To sum up the Ford Focus I am sorry to say I would have to use "appauling". I previously owned a 94 Ford Escort for many years and found it a super car, so with all the great reviews of the Ford Focus it was the obvious choice. I purchased an 02 1.6 LX, 1 owner with 15,000 miles. What a big mistake I made. Handling and performance is the worst I have ever driven, it is very noisy at speed with the wind blowing against it. The interior is cheap and falling apart by the day. Electrics are do ...

  • pepijn 29th Apr 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Ford Focus 1.6 LX 5dr is a very good car. This is what you can call real value for money. Lots of space, reliable, comfortable. The only trouble is that due to the a bit oldfashioned technology this car drinks a lot.

  • Phaedrus Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Apr 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've been generally happy with my Ford Focus 1.6LX. I love the handling, and am reasonably satisfied with the fuel consumption. I find it hard to be critical of the Focus as it seems to be great value for money, certainly when picked up second hand. Reviews by car mags would seem to bear this out, as the Focus is frequently voted a "best buy" or "best in class" whether new or used.