"...why a 2.0 focus?"

Because it has a bit of poke at least. When I dumped the idea of driving a diesel I wanted a second-hand petrol that wouldn't be too dull to drive. The 05 Focus (Titanium) has proved a good choice for me. I initially worried about economy, but get 36 - 39 mpg in mixed driving, up to 45 mpg on the motorway at about 70 mph. (I always calculate brim-to-brim and do so every time I buy fuel.) Good handling, excellent brakes.

Negatives: road noise is not excessive, but could be better. Full-size spare on this model takes up too much boot space - I bought a space-saver.

I'm happy I made the right choice.

Edited by FP on 23/07/2012 at 16:20

Take a look at my very recent posting about my focus 2007 only 20K miles mine from new

Had engine management message on dash, lost power been into ford dealers 3 times in a week cost so far £430

They told me tonight it will likely need a new PCM and they cost £1000 + labour cos they have been working on it all today to get this far

This the second focus Ive had from new

The last one a 1.8 diesel had a fault which cost me £1952 on the first bill, the garage could never sort it out and eventually it was such a nightmare I sold it to them for the one I have now.

Personally I cannot afford to spend around a grand every time there is a problem.

(Duplicate post)

Edited by Avant on 31/07/2012 at 23:09