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Kris Hyde, Yorkshire

Ford Focus C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Ghia

In general, I've found this a comfortable car with plenty of power if needed. The 136bhp 6 speed engine is lively and has considerably more power than the 1.8 model. Incidentally, I test drove the 1.6 and found it underpowered and sluggish (I have a 1.6 Focus for comparison) - I wouldn't recommend this engine size in the Cmax.

Good points:
Exciting engine, pretty good economy (45.2mpg average), the rear sliding seat system is very useful, a large boot and lots of toys including voice recognition, auto lights, auto wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror, electronic handbrake, bluetooth, decent stereo etc (note some of these are non-standard extras)

Bad points:
-Unsurprisingly with a higher centre of gravity, it doesn't corner as well as the Focus (which is excellent). However, that said, it is considerably better than I thought it would be and better than many lower cars such as the Peugeot 307.
-The auto wipers even on the most sensitive setting are sometimes not sensitive enough.
-The electronic handbrake takes some getting used to. If it thinks you are on a hill it won't let you take it off unless you depress the foot brake. This requires a new style of hill start where you achieve the biting point without the use of the accelerator. Fortunately the engine / clutch are more than capable of holding it on the hill (and indeed pulling off) without the use of the accelerator. Achievable, but as I said, it takes some getting used to.
-In 6months and 8000miles I've had one fault: The voice recognition unit packed up and was replaced under warranty.

One final point is that before purchasing I read many forums and one common fault with the Cmax relates to some cars frequently stalling when pulling off. I think I may have test driven one car with the fault as I stalled it 3 times in 2miles. Be aware of this on any test drive and don't purchase one with this fault as the forums suggest that Ford don't know how to correct it.
In general, I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend it.

Submitted: 11/09/2007

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Gerry Bough, Nottinghamshire

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 5

This car is a solid and safe drive. Very comfortable for both passengers and driver, this is a LOT of car for your money and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

Submitted: 06/09/2007 15:37:32

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Simon Hallett, Herefordshire

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ghia

I originally owned the 2.5 but found the running costs slightly high so went for the 2.0 TDCi Ghia second time round. I now have what I class to be the perfect car - lovely to drive, economical and stylish. 5 out of 5.

Submitted: 06/09/2007 10:36:44

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Michael Taylor, Cheshire

Ford Ka 1.3 Luxury

Outstanding little car with bags of character and great fun to drive. Cheap to run, with inexpensive servicing costs. Having driven this car many times around central London and also up on numerous driving tours of Scotland, it has coped with every driving situation presented, has never let me down, and I can only recommend it. One word of caution, though - it IS more of a 2+2 than a real 4 seater for adults!

Submitted: 05/09/2007 16:37:11

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Keith Williams, Yorkshire

Ford S-MAX 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5 dr

This is a great all rounder. We looked at a number of MPV’s before settling on this one and chose it because we felt overall the quality was better. It handles brilliantly, and my wife, who was initially worried about driving something larger than her old, beloved Fiat Panda (very old) loves driving it. The kids like it too; my six year old think it looks ‘posh’, can’t argue with that!

Submitted: 05/09/2007 11:36:59

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Mica Uknaija, London

Ford Ka 1.3 3 dr

This is the perfect car for getting about around town. It’s cheap to run and insure and looks great. I had a Fiat before my Ka but would never go back to one now.

Submitted: 05/09/2007 11:28:36

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Neil Ledstone, Warwickshire

Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 5 dr

This car really does have it all. Very responsive drive; actually makes motorway driving enjoyable! Looks great too and a very comfortable interior. Well done Ford.

Submitted: 05/09/2007 11:26:51

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Trevor Reid, Cumberland

Ford Galaxy 1.8 TDCi 125 5spd Zetec 5 dr

I love this car. I originally bought it with the wife and kids in mind but have found driving it a real pleasure. It’s a great package and the whole family (including the dog) really enjoy travelling in it. Definitely recommended.

Submitted: 05/09/2007 11:24:37

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Stephanie Purdey, Surrey

Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec

I can not think of a negative thing to say about my Focus - it does everything I need with plenty to spare. Thoroughly recommended - reliable and good-looking.

Submitted: 05/09/2007 10:44:40

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Andy Bowen, Cheshire

Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8 Zetec

Good Points - Seating, room, comfort(5*), driving fun, gearchange, suspension.

Bad points - lots of interior rattles, leak into boot not covered under warranty (12 months only for leaks!!), quality of paintwork. Stalls easily & difficult to start in hot weather.

Overall - if the quality was upto the driving experience and comfort I'd give 5 stars.

Submitted: 30/08/2007 14:06:32

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