Pros and cons of Ford Focus 2005

debweb, May 12, 11:34pm
Looking at a Ford Focus 2005, 1.6, auto-tiptronic, 119,000kms and wondering if these are a reliable car.Has had cam-belt replaced. Don't know much about them, so interested in hearing of pros and cons.Thanks

cjohnw, May 12, 11:38pm
Is it the 1.6l or the two litre!

The 2 litre is a much better car in my opinion.

Have you compared it with say, a Mazda 3!

debweb, May 12, 11:43pm
It's the 1.6l.Yeah have been looking at Mazda's and quite like them.Just wondering if this model may have had any problems in the past that I need to be aware of.

cjohnw, May 12, 11:50pm
This might help:

There have been a few factory recalls and a couple of minor engine problems to be aware of.

have a read:

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2005-to-2007-ford-focus-6.htm

debweb, May 12, 11:58pm
Thanks for that. Gives some useful information.

debweb, May 13, 12:21am
Yeah cjohnw you're right.Quite like the sedan style although haven't seen many around.VWGolf styling doesn't appeal.

vtecintegra, Feb 13, 5:51am
The Bora/Jetta is essentially a Golf sedan

The Mk5 tends to be pretty expensive though