Ford Focus C-MAX 2.0i 16V TDCi SIII

This review is intended for people who do not understand or are not interested in the technical side of cars and driving. I know nothing about that myself. However, I can tell you how I feel about the C-max my partner and I bought when our family was due to become bigger. Now if you can imagine, up until this point I had only driven a Fiesta. A small and nippy car. Looking for a big family car was a bit of a shock to me - and believe me we looked at loads! We finally decided on the C-max after a test drive. We have been very happy with the car. Our 5 year old loves the 'secret' compartment by ... more

My first C-Max was a 1.6 TDCi, and I have to say that it was a disappointment. The specification of the car is practically the same as the 2.0 litre TDCi apart from the six-speed gearbox, but the performance left a lot to be desired; the 1.6 was slow and sluggish with too much 'lag' so I was pleased to get the 2.0 litre a week or so later. What a difference this car proved to be! The specification includes power assisted steering, electric windows (though only at the front) Single CD player, Anti Lock Brakes, Twin Airbags, Heated Front Screen (An absolute MUST) Air Conditioning, Electric ... more

The Ford Focus C-Max, was a very disappointing experience for me, as the Vehicle that I had was in the garage on 17 occasions. Each time I took the car back to the garage they told me that there was nothing wrong with it. On the day I was about to collect the car from the dealer, I received a phone call not to collect the car as there was a dangerous fault and it was not roadworthy. This sound have sounded alarm bells, and I should never have taken delivery of the car. One evening after coming off day duty after coming out of the hospital car park, my steering went, and I had to call out the ... more