My 1.6 is one of the late early 2001 models and it is a pleasure to drive it was second hand and had two previous owners, I'm not sure how they treated it but when I picked it up it was in pristine condition which to me says that it is a fairly hardwearing car. Its smooth lines and contours make for a slightly sporty look as well as the memories of the Rally focus in all its glory tearing up the WRC. It is a very smooth ride with fantastic handling so if you are a little heavy on the peddle it has the strength to compensate. Acceleration is good and you through the range of the 5 speed gear box, and at the other end of the scale the brakes are hot too mine only has discs on the front and Drums on the back but there is plenty there to slow down the 125 horses that kick out of the engine.
If you are into modifying cars then the Focus is a beautiful base to start, and seems to of taken over the place of the fiesta in its flexibility, whether it is classic styling, colour coding, tuning or full body kits they are all available for the Focus.
Added to this there is plenty of leg room for both driver and passengers and a range of seating plans so you are able to have the child seat strapped in as well as having a the remainder of the rear seat laid flat this is bonus and a necessity for families as it means you have plenty of room whether it is filling up with shopping or loading up for the holiday.
The longest period of time I have driven the Focus on a single journey was 5hrs, however I didn't feel stiff or uncomfortable as I have done in previous cars.
All in all I would recommend this car to anybody from the young racer to the family as there is room as it suits most requirements.
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