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"How spoilt we are in the UK, everybody wants the newest and the latest where anywhere else in the world this car would be on the road for another decade", is the most accurate statement describing our cars in the Philippines.
My family car is 22 years and 7 months old, I love it. Nissan Primera
And Turkey
A trouble is the Government is forcing us in the London area to buy newer with ULEZ. I'm sure other Cities will follow suit.
its such a shame, it really is and it makes me sad that people are scarping a perfectly good car that could last them years. New cars aren't always better.
@@ThisIsMyRodrick It's a tax. Hurts the poorer people harder. The lowest impact to the environment are the cars that are already built.
As a Ukranian myself, just wanted to say Thank you for helping out. Please know it is very much appreciated. God bless you, Matt!
The original Focus redefined handling dynamics in its class - they were brilliant!
I had an ‘03 ST170 and whilst underpowered the handling was immense. Lift off oversteer around roundabouts was huge fun, yes it did turn me into a hooligan. I traded it in for an Alfa 166 with the Busso V6.
@@Jabber-ig3iw a good friend of mine had the rarer st170 estates. He had it from new, and had it for years. Xenon lights, heated seats etc. It was a nice car. The old getrag 5 speed gearbox was an oddity in it as the gearing was so tall. Also the engine only really liked super unleaded. He has since moved onto Octava TSi DSG estates but always makes reference as to how well the st170 handled.
No they weren’t I had a turbo diesel which the boot had to be kicked past the bumper to close it and the tdi had no traction control so would wheel spin in 5th in the wet. Aweful car.badly built, terrible engine, no boost, no boost, then suddenly loads of boost wheel spin, no grip, no grip. Then, either crash or get lucky. Honestly, I would rather walk. What should you do with a car like that? Find the nearest deepest local river and send it. And don’t look back.
@@shieldaigbencher well don’t buy a car with a tractor engine, that was your mistake, the petrols were fantastic especially the ST170.
@@Jabber-ig3iw I didn't buy it actually, I was given it as a replacement for my Disco3 which was in for some warranty work. Decent small hatchback though to be fair.
When I was saving for a house, my Corsa dropped a valve. Had to pick up something cheap quickly. Bought a 2003 MK1 Focus with 60k miles and it's by far (pound for pound) the best car I've owned and probably the best investment I've made. Fortunately now a home owner and the focus is still going strong 💪🏼
Congrats on the house
@@HighPeakAutos No, congrats on the Focus!
I had a 2002 Ghia, it was lovely inside and out. Unfortunately the rust killed it, every mot was worse than the last. Brilliant car to drive though. I have an 11 plate now.
@@Stevesixty7 understandable... Looked underneath mine yesterday and every component was golden brown 😂
@@Stevesixty7 I wish I had kept my 2009 econetic. It was super cheap to run and really nice to drive.
My auntie as a 52 plate 5 door hatchback 1.6 ghia which she’s had from new. I took for MOT couple months ago the car as only done 40k. The mot tester said it’s the cleanest one he as seen for a long time. I forgot how well these mk1 focus drives. great video
I remember when these first came out and set it apart from the rest, it looked really futuristic and different form the square designs of the time. One of the best cars ever made.
We need more of this content Matt.
yes
Agreed !
These old Mk1s are absolutely brilliant cars for the money. They still compete with modern hatchbacks in terms of how well they drive, especially with lots of new ones moving away from independent rear suspension in all but the sporty models to save on costs!
Those Zetec Se engines are very reliable, i have one with 430.000 km on it, and the engine still sounds very clean without any rattles or something. i cant say the same for a Golf 4 with only 160.000km on it, those engines are one big crapp.
@@scottykilmer3920 Whats a good beginners car to buy, i've just passed my driving test
@@Bullet-Tooth-Tony- buy an Mk1 Ford Focus with the zetec. They’re still pretty cheap in today’s market. Mine has been super reliable, but if anything breaks it’s easy to work on and parts are still readily available. The Mk1 focus’s don’t have transmission problems like the later models do.
@@Solo-vs2vk Cheers fella
I remember when they were launched in 1998, and going to my local Ford dealer to get a brochure, price list and an interactive CD which was a mini-game of sorts. These are still a brilliant drive and stick to the road like glue. Worth every penny of £150.
More cheap runabouts like this please. Love this sort of stuff. 👍🏻
My first car was a 2004 Ford Focus Edge 3 Door 1.6L Petrol and I absolutely loved it. These are fantastic cars and even today still drive well. Good buy Matt!
I remember driving a 1 year old Focus 1.6 Zetec hire car and I was shocked. It might not have been quick but it rode better, braked better, handled better and was much more fun than any hot hatch you could think of. I owned a very souped up Mk1 Golf Gti (that I had spent silly money on) at the time and it felt like a broken wheelbarrow after driving a Focus. 😳
I think the Golf is overrated. I remember hearing how great they were then I actually got into one and I was so underwhelmed. Even the mirrors were in a silly location set 1/3 along the front door where they had a triangle window joining up with main square window. They were still using 2 windows in the front door! It just looked like the previous decade and cheap and just ordinary. Average, not technically advanced. What was the fuss about? I had been in an Astra GTE with velour bucket seats and nice mirrors, and other nice touches, and the Golf just seemed so far behind. The Astra handled so well too.
@@Google_Does_Evil_NowThe golf is a decent car, but it's not class leading.
This video put a huge smile on my face. I would like to see more banger economics videos sprinkled among the high-end fantasy car porn.
Me too Barry. I much prefer the banger stories than the high end stuff. Far more interesting in my view.
I totally concur, I'm not that interested in the high end stuff either unless it's from the 80s/90s or early 00s.
I wanted one of these for my first car but couldn’t afford to insure it at the time. Ended up with an Ibiza 1.2 that had a knackered clutch release bearing and that would violently pop out of 5th gear on the motorway. I LOVED it. A first car is always a best friend.
We had a 52 plate Focus for years. It never let us down and only ever needed a service and tyres. I gave it a new bigger than standard battery and it seemed to cheer up and felt good as new again. Great car 👍🏻
I'm pretty certain that the Mk 1 Focus will achieve classic status because it was such a ground breaking car. I love them. They still look fab and I do still see plenty of really nice examples on the road which is testament to what a really great car they were/are!
I think they are pretty easy to maintain and repair as well. Look much better than Escorts too.
@@mrc7478 The latere Escorts most definitely; they were awful.
It's one of the most reliable cars build (reliabilityindex). Quite good passive safety too (for its age). I bought a 14 year old one, and had it for 6 years, almost no trouble (two weelbearings, and an exaustmanifold). I also hope it will get classic status - it deserves it 😉
Doesn't deserve to be overpriced
@@runepedersenDK It HAS TO achieve classic status, the Mk 1 was truly ground breaking and deserving of such status.
Ford make great cars. The Focus is one of their best, good value, reliable and cheap to own. Very good of you Matt to look for a worthy owner. This one will keep someone and their family mobile 👏👏👏
@@jjr1728 Politics in the true sense, have to do with the prosperity, peace and security of the people
They're Daggenham Dustbins
@@gravemind6536 not made in “Daggenham”
@@simon1066 Still the same shody cars though
They are reliable and good to drive yes, and cheap to repair
I had one of these in the United States. It was a wagon in ZTW spec. That was as the top of the line model and it had the 2.0L with 130hp. The backseat and cargo area was filled up with my two German Shepherds and Bernese Mountain Dog. I drove to 180k miles until rust in the floor boards finally killed it.
I had a MK1 focus and loved every min of driving it. It was amazing. Stuck with Ford focus ever since. Amazing cars 👍
This car is an absolute gem. I'm currently rocking a nearly 30 year old Fiat Uno that on servicing cost €200 for a new mirror, left swing arm, master brake cylinder, master clutch cylinder, slave clutch cylinder, fuel filter, air filter, and oil filter. Absolutely mental that it cost peanuts to bring this old piece of history back to life whilst a mirror on a new car can cost €700+ alone.
I bought an '04 Mk1 facelift as my first car and it was reliable throughout the time I owned it. 6 total owners 125,128 miles by time of scrapping. I will admit I thashed it, but the only thing that broke was the clutch slave and the brakes by the end. It was also the vehicle that I was stupid enough to lose my licence in by speeding twice. The only reason it was scrapped was rust, as I was happy enough to keep it whilst I retook my test.
In my life, we've had 2 first gen focuses. A 2001 dark red Zetec 1.6 hatchback (pre facelift) and a 2002 black estate 1.8 Zetec (facelift) they were both reliable, the red one just died with age, and the only reason the estate got scrapped was because it was written off in a car park hit and run. Honestly, great cars even today
I love this kind of car! We have a 22-year-old Fiesta Mk IV which has gone round the clock nearly three times. It looks dreadful but it keeps going.... and going. No capital tied up; no depreciation; 3rd party insurance... and we don't have to worry about Sharon and Tracey in the supermarket car park!
Bangernomics rules ….👍cars seem to be old at 5 years now…😳
‘Gone round the clock nearly three times’? So it’s done nearly 3 million miles?
@@MarthaMansbridge Fair comment! I'm showing MY age as well as that of the car! I come from an age of six-digit milometers with physical wheels. I haven't quite landed in the digital age!
The Focus Mk2 was a superb car to drive , handling was brilliant and the 1.8 turbo diesel 115 bhp was a genuinely quick A to B machine . It was very well built economical and reliable . Even Clarkson loved them .
Are you sure that it was a 2.0 diesel, i have a 1.8 tdci 115 and have never heard that a 2.0 was in mk1. Atlest not in Europe.
There was no 2.0 TDCI available in the mk1 Focus, only the Endura-D 1.8 TD and eventually the 1.8 Duratorq TDCI in the facelift mk1. The 2.0 TDCI PSA unit was available in the mk2 Focus....
I currently have a mk2 facelift, 1.8 petrol, want something better, but for now, apart from some rattles from the trim/ dash, can’t fault it for work & back.
@@zeljkojozinovic3550 Your right .. it was 2 decades ago and my memory is not the best !
@@daavneeq im tempted by a Mk2 Zetec S in a diesel. How bad is the rattling
You looked happier in that than I've seen you in any other car Matt! Love a dirt cheap runaround.
I used to drive one of these, on occasions,for my job. I drove from Manchester to Portsmouth, had an hour's meeting, then drove back, I was surprised to find how it wound up to about 80 , and held that through bends on clear A roads. As I remember it had no ABS, and caught me out on a couple of occcasions with surprise braking slides. Beautiful light steering and great handling for the time though.
I bought a 2001 1.6 petrol Ghia with 140k on the clock for £350 with 10 months MOT about 5 years back, essentially to keep a parking space outside my house (long story). 3 years later I'd put another 40k on it and had to fork out for nothing other than tyres and brakes. When I no longer needed it I gave it away rather than bother trying to sell or scrap it and I hear it's still going strong. One of those cars I never had any doubt would start or stop - never a single issue ever encountered, and drove really well. I almost miss it!
Thanks for the video👍. Reminds me back the days when I first rented the focus, instantly fell in love how they designed the driving position of the car and the steering wheel was great on the hands.
It’s crazy to look at that car now and remember when it first came out it was SO modern looking compared to 99% of what was on the road!
My first car was a MK1 Focus as well. It was such a fantastic car. Reliable, versatile, fun to drive and rather economical.
Appreciate the video, Matt. Keep on producing this type of great content. 🤘
I recently bought a 2005 Vauxhall agila to get me to work and back instead of the 5 series because of the fuel and you know it’s bloody brilliant. Filled it up for 38 quid 4 weeks ago and still got a quarter of a tank of petrol left. I really do this these cheap old cars are the way forward.
I bought a volvo s70-2000 for £400 a few weeks ago. i can afford something thats at least 10x more expensive but I just love old volvos. so much soul and I love the look of them. I love that little car.
Good on you Matt - hope your Ukrainian customer can use the Focus - I agree practical help is better than just cash
@@toolbox5226 hey selling psychedelics is a perfectly legitimate business and I’m not joking
Great video as always. I’ve had loads of these throw away motors and had a Focus Ghia Diesel similar to this which needed a new wing. Managed to get one on eBay in the right colour, black, for £18 - got him down from £20 😉 The beauty of these cars is the parts are dirt cheap and there are plenty available at scrapyards across the country and they are relatively easy to work on.
Fantastic video! Brought my memories back from my mk1 focus. I like these budget reviews too! Keep it up and thanks so much.
Awesome mate, absolutely brilliant you’re giving this to a great cause. Totally agree about these over paid charity directors and not knowing where your donations end up. Drove one of these when they first came out and it felt so much more refined than the mk4 golf of that era and I’m a die hard VW fan.
Bangers are best in my book. I recently got a 55 zafira for Free with M.O.T it's been trouble free for over a year!
I had a 2002 St 170 - absolutely loved that thing, bought it in 2007 for £6k and sold it in 2014 for £600. Gave all £600 to the wife to part fund the purchase of a pram lol. In the end, the rust was starting to take it - back arches, around the boot above the number plate and the sills. It never missed a beat and it was well and truly thrashed. Some wagon.
This is another great video. What a range of cars covered and everyone given a fair showing. This channel is superb.
Love the idea of donating a useable car to a specific known person rather than selling/part exchanging - I have done it a few times - great that you might be able to spread the word/practice!
I had a focus as my first car, 8 years ago. Very similar to this one, was half hoping this would be my old one as it ended up Manchester way 😂 literally nothing went wrong with it, was faster than everyone’s Corsa’s and Polo’s at college too. Brilliant cars 👍🏼
I had a 2 litre Focus ghia years back reliable cars but not very fast for a 2 litre engine my little 1.1 Colt goes as quick for a lot less running costs lol
Excellent review, Matt, if a little short. Nice when you do cars within the price range of real people.
Had a 2000 reg, 2 door Focus for 12 years. U never forget your first love.
Well done Matt . You are helping out in the best way . That is your expertise will provide a car for someone who needs it 🎁
I had one of these for a year it had done 123k miles no issues at all but then on The MOT was loads of rust..
Absolutely brilliant taking a look at a car from yester year. Always wanted one of those as I thought at the time they were a top notch car 😎 well done to you Matt for your generosity helping the Ukrainian chap out 👏👏👏👏 keep the awesome videos coming
Earliest I’ve been to one of your videos! Love these kind of cars, underappreciated!
Nice video Matt, my son runs a mk2 focus estate 2002 here in Menorca we have has it in the family for 10 years 240k kilometres passes ITV every year with little or no avisos loves it.
Loved my 2000 1.8 Zetec. It was such a leap forward, compared to what I had drove previously.
Used to have these on rental car fleets so I drove a lot of them. Had a 2.0 myself of the pre-facelift and I was amused in the vid as you were giving us all the post-facelift differences because I'd learned to spot them all those years back too! Now one thing I did notice was that the facelift handled even better, just lighter steering, though it could also be that the majority of those I drove were the 1.6 and so wondering if differently configured there too. Very rarely we got in one of the diesels, but even despite my ownership of another, the 1.6 was probably my favourite all-rounder. A nice trip down memory lane for me too!
I actually agree the facelift models do handle much better with the steering, I owned a 2000 2.0L estate which I loved dearly until the head gasket went, some 7 years ago and have just sent my 2004 diesel hatchback to the breakers after a blown turbo. The 2004 face did handle better and ride and accelerate much smoother. I will miss my 2004 diesel forever a long time as now I have a MK2 😒
The 1.6 had an all-aluminium Zetec-SE engine, while the 1.8 and 2.0 had the older cast iron block Zetec-E from the mondeo, so the 1.6 was a bit lighter in the nose which is probably why it appeared to steer/turn in a bit sharper.
My first car was a Focus. Absolutely loved it, my only gripe was the cup holders. The amount of drinks spilled over when turning a tight corner
Back then when I had a Focus I, a friend of mine was driving a Peugeot 206 (same age) and couldn’t believe how good my Focus was to drive compared to her 206.
Difference with the UK is the MOT regulations are too strict, when an older car like this starts developing issues it’s easier to scrap than pay to have any issues resolved. Other European countries don’t have this issue hence why you’d find much older cars in the places you mentioned
I started motor trading around 1970 when most cars were rust buckets including RR,audi,merc etc but now I see lovely immaculate cars scrapped because items like fuel injectors cost more that the car is worth.
also with pre 2001 cars you have to either pay £180 or £295( if the engine size is above 1.6l )in road tax depending on engine size, there's no cheaper tax band for old cars with smaller engines so if the tax is more than the car is worth its not really worth keeping.
I had a 2004 focus and i loved it. 1.8 TDCI, it never let me down and was really nice to drive too. I bet that Ukrainian would be over the moon to be given that car, i hope it happens.
I have a 2000 Focus 1.6 petrol, here in Greece as a first car And so happy with it!
Here in the Philippines, that car is still going for £2,500 but we don't have anything like an MOT here.
My God, my old car Fred! Bought it in Wigan back in 2007 and kept it a couple of years. Did replace the fuel pump which definitely hurt me but I remember it's mid-range acceleration being phenomenal (for a bog standard car) and I always bottled out before it did. The earlier TDDI engines out performed the re-tweaked version TDDI I replaced it with (not TDCI). Loved that car not just my first with aircon but also Ford's brilliantly practical Quick Clear windscreen. That OSF wing was a bit battered even then but even as an older car it felt stylish and the grandad style velour seats very comfortable and practical whether the weather was icy or like an oven. Live long and prosper Fred!
Just found this, I too had a 2000 1.8 TDDI in silver that I named Fred! Sadly, I came off the road in a severe ice storm and wrote him off but he served me well. Would happily buy British Fred (aka the one featured in this video) if nobody else will.
It's funny how this generation of focus still looks better than the later ones(from like 2008-12). My mum still drives around in a 2004 focus flexi fuel which still runs surprisingly well eventhough she didn't do an oil change for over 3 years or 3000kms on it. Will always be special to me since that was the car I mainly learnt to drive in. Feels much better to drive than many other old "shit" cars. Also got a ford motor under my hood now on my Volvo v60 2014 T4F.
Well done in doing something practical and helpful with the Focus.
So much good information on this channel! I'm looking for my first car (provided that I pass next week) and I know next to nothing about cars. The tips you give and common faults that you list about the car are so helpful thank you! Side note: that Renault Megane video is so true. My mom had one and only 1 window worked, water inside the door and many more constant faults with it
Glad it was helpful!
Surely I can't be the only one who thinks this shape of Focus still looks great, even in 2022? I'd take one of these over the new models any day
We've had a mk1 and currently on a mk2.5, them 1.8 endura diesels are grand
I agree, though I do really like the looks of the new Mk4 Focus as well. The mk2 and 3 are a little bit ugly in comparison, but still perfectly viable cars. The Mk1 is absolutely a future classic imo.
Definitely. It looked bit weird when new but fresh, bit dated in the 2010s but now looks quite modern again now.
Has aged incredibly well! Looks better than the mk2
They're good cars the mk1 Focus almost a future classic especially the ST models which you can pick up for next to nothing! A good tidy up and you'd make an easy £500 on top of what you paid for that. I have a 56 plate mk2 Focus 2.0 estate ghia, paid £550 for it about 5 years ago, never had an issues at all, passed every MOT. Looking at current autotrader prices I could easily double my money, I've even seen them for £1500 with more miles than mine! The 2.0 duratec is quite rare and sort after, most are 1.8 also being an estate makes it quite a useful work horse and being a ghia model it has all the goodies such as cruise control, auto head lights, auto wipers, reverse sensors and better Sony sound system etc
Great, great cars; good to drive and fun too with practicality! We need more cheap cars featured on here as for some, they are a necessity. Great upload, loved it and as for that Focus...Awesome.
Takes me back. Had a 1.6 zetec on a Y plate, 3 door in ink blue. Great car. Swapped it for a 56 plate 1.8 zetec. Wasn't as good as my Y plate. Great video Matt.
The RS was an absolute beauty back in the day!!
Nice thing to do Matt i am sure it will do someone a turn during this terrible war, respect mate
Hi Matt, Another great Video! Returned to UK in 2020 after 16 years living and working in France. I lived in a rural area and everyone was driving around in old cars kept on the roads due to a good MOT type system which is thorough run by independent stations who do not do repairs etc so not looking for work, and good local mechanics who have served a full apprenticeship. In large cities you see BMW, Merc, Audi etc but in the countryside it`s mostly old Citroen, Peugeot, & Renault still going strong.
We had one of these, a 53 with the big steering wheel badge as you mentioned, and it was such a likeable and memorable car. One thing I remember about these was that the air con/ heating was excellent, and it would warm up incredibly quick. Ours had all sorts of weird quirks and noises, so much so that the concerned new owner actually wrote us a letter to check if everything was normal and it wasn’t going to blow up. Good car
Great video Matt, as always. I cannot remember a single video of yours ever getting a thumbs down. It's a testament to the honest nature of your reviews and the humour you add
Thank you
A big fan of the Mk1 Focus, I am on my third one now and I can’t seem to get away from them. I learnt to drive in one and probably why I have fond memories of it. They are superb to drive and they look great even today, in turn cheap to run and handling to rival more expensive vehicles. It was voted best car of the last 25 years beating Bugatti veyron and mclaren F1, says it all.
Great videos as usual Matt and you have a good heart, good man.
I really like your videos where you've either just made a chancy purchase or about to and taking us along for the ride. Really like the ones that you buy and video again when they're ready to sell. Just like rags to riches stories I suppose. Another good one Matt.
The Focus was always a decent car. Good to drive and dependable - what more do you need?
Doesn’t matter what car you have, Range Rover, S Class and all, there’s no better feeling than jumping in a cheap runaround and you can’t go wrong with a Focus, great cars! Perfect solution to the dilemma btw 🇺🇦👍
I’ve been driving my trustworthy 1997 BMW 328is Manual since new. The only thing I’ve had to do besides routine maintenance was a new clutch and a new coolant tank. The car has been extremely reliable as well as being comfortable and quite quick. These old cars are golden
I much prefer these video's to the many other channels and their 'picking up X new car'.. Top stuff as always Matt! Manufacturers would still benefit from using one of these as a ride/handling benchmark in the development stage. Cheers, Chris
Would like to see more of this sort of content 👌
I had my fiesta since 2005,why change it ? everything still works
Hats off to you sir! I totally agree, If ain’t broke don’t fix it. Sadly many people prefer to throw things away. I don’t get these people that think financing new cars will save them money, they are bonkers 😂
Cracking video, Matt. Informative and very enjoyable. Top man.
Good episode, thank you. Lifelines for many at home and further away, and in more ways than one, these old and trusty daily drivers. That Focus is still here and working after 23 years, remarkable really. Closing for now with a tad more upbeat note. Could be fun, a new challenge series on the channel. A poll to buy which car for a budget price and than do a Living With series. For instance, the cheap SAAB 9-3 or this Focus. And then challenges, as in Taking My Cheap P/X Peugeot To The Drive-Thru. Drving MY P/X Pug to Spain, or Gatecrashing Goodwood With My P/X Pug. For fun! Thanks again Matt, all very much appreciated.
2 years off being a classic car and still a runner - good old Ford they knew this type was a winner. Good idea Matt , donating cars that can carry supplies to Ukraine and neighbouring countries where vast numbers of fleeing folk are holed up. Bet you could empty half your stock cars if you were that way inclinedf?
I’m loving the jumper mate…cracking colour…U always look impressively immaculate…I like the cut of your JIB…🤣🤣😂😜
Cheers haha
Mine eat wheel bearings, strange. I was a ford escort owner but as you said the focus was a vast improvement. I loved mine and when it died it only had 37k on the clock.
Hi Matt, great video as usual. I was wondering if you are going to do a review on the B8 Passat? I know you already did a review on the Superb which is basically the same car underneath, but I would like to see how they compare in terms of interior quality and ride comfort. Keep up the great content.
I absolutely love your videos, you give me inspiration to start buying and selling cars🤝
Kudos for the help given to the crisis! I'd have done the handbrake turn....why not.... Love the vids - keep them coming mate. Appreciate your honesty which is a rare commodity
Well done Matt been waiting 3 years for you to get round to doing a Focus review, those Flash cars are nice but most people just want a car to get from A to B, a review of a some more modern one's would be nice keep up the good work.
Heart of gold, you've got. Well done.
I loved this video, my first ever car was a 1998 Ford Focus Zetec in black almost identical to this, I don’t recall the interior being the same as this and mine had been broken into so didn’t have a radio and I had to put one in but this brought back some great memories, mine didn’t feel like it only had 90bhp though, great days
Love this Matt, the more nerdy facts the better if you ask me! 👍
Great video Matt 👌. I had a 3 door 2005 1.8 Edge model (petrol) and it was rock solid. Totally reliable and never once led me down and with great handling. But I think it had a tractor engine tho. Always did precisely 30mpg no matter how I drove it and every year the road tax went up by at least £20 🤷♂️😂. Good times!
Another great video Matt. Keep them coming
I had a 2002 1.8TDCi LX and I loved it. They handle really well. One thing you will need to check at that age is for rust around the lower sill where the corner of the rear wheel arch is (remove the side skirts). That’s where mine needed welding. Also check the injectors are ok if it’s a diesel. I think they’re great cars 👍🏻
Also rear suspension mounts, rear seat belt mounts.
I had two focuses n loved them both sold both for a decent profit! Great video man 👍
I had a 1.6 Zetec in poverty spec but the one thing I remember was the lift off oversteer. The car was great fun as a 18 year old.
I drive a 99 Ford Focus... and I love it, and despite it looks like crap, I'm going to keep it as long as I can
Had a W reg 1.8 zetec and I loved it, went round corners really well, was sad when I got rid after 4 years.
I had a 2002 Focus Zetec in silver and it handled so well for just a normal family car
Brings back happy memories of my Mk1 1.8 LX..Y827 MBL...I know all my old car reg's...very sad..nice gesture re helping the folk of Ukraine Matt.
As you say when the mk1 Focus was launched it was a huge step forward in family hatchback design and made all the Golfs and Astra's of that era look very dated. If it can be passed on as you suggested that would be a really good way for this old bus to provide a vital service for a very worthwhile cause,