Fords are always underrated. Solid, reliable cars

@sailormanoyster1849

10 ай бұрын

My last 3 ford's hsve been mondeo, excellent cars, and sll passed onto family who love themtoo

@sailormanoyster1849

10 ай бұрын

Plus inexpensive parts(if ever needed)

I’ve had my Focus Titanium for over 5 years now. I can’t fault it. The quick clear heated windscreen is a massive time saver on those icy mornings. Getting 50mpg average that’s doing a 20 mile drive to work. The handling is top notch, great gear change and reasonable performance on the public roads. I’m due to change it now but I can’t bring myself to get rid of it tbh. Does everything I need.

its people like yourself Barry that we all wish to meet on our life travels...genuine, straight to the point and you say it how it is!! Keep the videos coming Mr C👍

@BarrieCrampton

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for that, much appreciated thanks for watching

Great review, I'm getting one on Friday, can't wait to see what is like to drive 👌

I’m picking mine up in a few days after test driving it today, it drives like a damn dream

Ford Focus are brilliant to drive a friend of mine got one of them very reliable. Great review

A very underrated car the focus. A great drivers car. With outstanding handling

Throwback to that car park where you used to start your videos. Great video as always.

What a crackin' little car that is! Thanks a lot Barry...

That’s s loverly focus Bary , I’d be happy in that car for sure

Brilliant going to enjoy the car

Excellent Video. Just wondering whats the road noise like at motorway speeds as i have seen other reviews mention that when running on 18's there is a fair bit of tyre noise at motorway speed..Also, would an Android phone be able to be connected via USB cable to the sync system like you did with your iphone? And finally, does the front armrest in the centre slide forward and backward? Thanks

Good review as always Barry. Would you believe I actually was strongly considering buying one (the Focus gearbox gives such satisfaction to use); but the one thing put me off was the infotainment. The large centre knob being used for scrolling through ones FM list for tuning purposes is a waste. It does not act as a scroll knob through the various menus (and its the exact same setup on the new 2019 model focus)....like you can't turn the knob to scroll through ones radio or music list when driving....Its sounds such a petty thing but having to scroll with my finger on a touchscreen while driving is a. dangerous but also b.stressful. If only there was a way of changing the use of the knob I'd have hands down bought that model focus (stline trim).

thanks mate. Nice drive. Did your foot feet on the foot rest? It looks quite small and with a triangular shape.

I currently have a astra j 1.6 2013 petrol and it's underpowered I'm thinking of buying this car ..is the engine strong not bothered about speed just need to be strong my astra struggles on hills even on the motorway I have to drop it to 4th sometimes depending on the incline...

Just bought one

This car dies have headlamp wash but the headlights have to be switched on for them to work. I know this because my mums car is very similar to yours albeit the 1.5 EcoBoost 182 rather than the 1.5 TDCi but great cars

Nice, I've got a mk3 on a 64 plate, and just looking at the new shape for whenever I need to upgrade (love the Focus as a model) I presume the Apple phone function has an Android alternate? No worry if it doesn't as the standard Ford navigation (I have Titanium Nav model) does me fine. Great review.

Have you driven the 1.5 EcoBoost engine in the focus?

What’s the refinement on this car like?

I can’t wait to have this soon l don’t know why people says it’s not a good car 🤷🏾‍♀️

@BarrieCrampton

3 жыл бұрын

great car, great for everyday use, cheap to run and mostly easy to fix if it goes wrong

Does this cr come with an auto gearbox,😮 and

I have a similar car except that it is an auto and an estate and I can confirm that under normal driving it is impossible to get anywhere near the quoted mpg figures and I am a sensible driver . The only thing I don’t like is the position of the cruise control , I previously had a 2012 model and the cruise control was much better placed . Overall it is a very fine car and I would recommend it without hesitation .

@sailormanoyster1849

9 ай бұрын

The jazz auto return better mpg than a manual box

Who in their right mind would want to travel at 120mph!? The ridiculous speeds clearly capable of this modern piece of equipment absolutely boggle me! Lovely video, Barry.. and what a great car! The Fiesta is the true shining stone though. Even the little diesel one goes like a bullet!

@IMTHEBIGGESTCUNT

3 жыл бұрын

@RR Extra my initial comment carried an element of sarcasm. I have no idea what a ‘shill’ is, and frankly I don’t care. I’m not interested in the top speed of your Civic.. I’ve driven my car at more than twice the national speed limit 😃

@sailormanoyster1849

10 ай бұрын

I am now concidering having a focus auto petrol👍

@benjamindavies1188

6 ай бұрын

​@@sailormanoyster1849unless it's the MK4 and beyond focus, keep away from the auto's, they are known to have lots of issues and a ticking time bomb TCM (transmission control module)

I like the car I've got 65 titanium x 1.5 tdci, but I find the clutch can be bit off its jeans some times. The sports serpension can be bit bumpy .Still nice drive but could be better

One of the best driving cars I’ve had, part ex’d into a Q3 as the active headlights started to wander and point down , that was a mistake. The Q3 is average in most areas whereas the focus was class leading.

@GrahamReid34

2 жыл бұрын

A focus class leading??? lol 😂

@BarrieCrampton

2 жыл бұрын

I have to say that i totally agree with him, and so does Chris Harris

The focus is a great car, really like them I think they are on par or even better than a Golf, especially to drive

@tomg6333

2 жыл бұрын

I've owned both a Ford Focus titanium x and a mk 7 Golf, they are both brilliant cars. I found the Focus more fun and sharper to drive than the Golf, however I found the Golf more comfortable and refined to travel in.. However I'm talking about cars that are 7-8 years old now so can't talk for the new models. I think which one is best really depends on what the driver wants from the car. One thing I like about Fords is you get a lot more toys for your money compared to VW!

@sailormanoyster1849

9 ай бұрын

Should be much cheaper to service than golf, with vw rip off pricing👍

Great review but must point out it's 8v not 16v diesel engine!!!

Does this car have auto lock? If so, how do you activate it. I've watched many videos on how it is done, however It doesn't work on European models

@courtleighsilver9579

2 жыл бұрын

Automatically locking doors when you drive off

@BarrieCrampton

2 жыл бұрын

i cant remember sorry, but it will be a function in the menu under "driver convenience" or something like that

@youraveragejoe1

Жыл бұрын

I know I’m a bit late but no I believe it doesn’t have it officially. Maybe it could be coded in. My fiesta tit x doesn’t have it and even my parents 2020 Focus don’t have auto lock. Ford just don’t like it

I have 15 model as a work car. Can't fault it. It is an ex-fleet car. When I bought it with 180k on it the computer was reading an average of 73mpg. Real world conditions with all urban driving I average 50mpg. After 6 months of ownership now has 198k on it. Drives exactly as it did 18k later, perfectly. Only had to buy consumables, tyres, pads, discs and a service. Has to be said it has been well looked after with 19 stamps in the service book (1 by me)

Barrie you need to bring out a drivers CD 😀

@BarrieCrampton

4 жыл бұрын

Great Idea

@Luke-ey3my

4 жыл бұрын

@@BarrieCrampton Or probably more appropriate these days would be a playlist on spotify or amazon.. you've got great taste in music 🙂

I use to have a 61 plate Titanium but some idiot wrote my car off. Anyway I have just bought this model in silver after watching your video. P.S I couldn't stop laughing at your comments about other drivers. Sound just like me 🤣👍

@BarrieCrampton

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! great cars

Is that a key in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?! 🤣😂 I'll see myself out.

I get this in 2 weeks time 2021 model

@BarrieCrampton

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, enjoy !

I have one never get more than 55 MPG on a run hes just quoting ford official figures which is a bit naughty

@BarrieCrampton

3 жыл бұрын

A bit naughty? thats the official figures, they are the figures which Autotrader quotes, that are in the brochures, and are reproduced on our website, whats naughty about that? they are a datum point, some people have loads of luggage, some people drive with 5 people in, some people dive like idiots etc etc, where do you stop?

@loftygb55

3 жыл бұрын

@@BarrieCrampton Quote from Honest john website there more realistic there drivers real MPG i drive by myself and dont speed, i love the car just not good MPG like most manufacturers quote way below real driving

@leejaymarsh9021

2 жыл бұрын

I had 1.6 tdci 15 plate I was getting 55 mpg around town. And on motorway I reached 71mpg . I am getting a 1.5tdci I 3 days time they do 65 around town, and I've been in one reached 83 mpg on motorway in 1.5 tdci

Mines the auto

OMG,, NOT ANOTHER STUPID RIGHT HAND DRIVE REVIEW..SHOW US A REVIEW IN AMERICA WHERE IT BELONGS..AND SHOW A AUTOMATIC..NOT EVERYONE WANTS A MANUAL...🤨

@BarrieCrampton

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the UK, I dont know what to say other than its a right hand drive car and its a long way to come to video a car, but i do like America so i am tempted 😎

@Spiritualwarfare587

2 жыл бұрын

This engine is not sold in us . Is just for eu market. And is actually is peugeot citroen engine

@jamiebishop9512

Жыл бұрын

I imagine most Americans are not intelligent enough to drive a manual. As for the review being stupid because its right hand drive? It’s a British review for British audiences. The only thing stupid about this video is your comment.

Omg next time can you NOT talk when doing the test drive

@BarrieCrampton

3 жыл бұрын

Omg watch someone else

@benjones1180

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarrieCrampton 😂😂😂😂