It runs and drives and is not falling apart yet. That's a win
@PRNTestDrive
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much! I'm impressed with this little car, we'll see how things go closer to winter as I expect I'll be driving it more as we get closer to the end of the year.
@Tonyx.yt.
3 жыл бұрын
unlike bmws lol
@Wings_of_foam
2 жыл бұрын
@@PRNTestDrive Always wash the undercarriage.
@geoffschmidtler6735
2 жыл бұрын
I've bought two Ford Focuses of the same vintage (2003, 2006). One was a sedan and the other a wagon. The sedan was bulletproof; no AC, no power windows, nothing. Couldn't kill it. Sold it at 300,000 kms and was still going strong. I still own the wagon, it's been through 2 daughters and has 250k on it. Has all the bells and whistles for the model (heated seats, power mirrors and windows, etc.). It's been a little harder on maintenance, but overall great value for the $. I think you chose well for a second car. It's a shame the newer Focuses built after 2012 are such garbage. This gen was a real winner. Again, good choice!
@PRNTestDrive
2 жыл бұрын
The second generation Focus (North America) seems like junk, I haven't driven one but they don't look very nice. I ended up selling this one back at the start of the year, managed to make a bit of money off of it.
@BlitzEvade
Жыл бұрын
just curious which year focus was harder on maintenance?
@geoffschmidtler6735
Жыл бұрын
@@BlitzEvade The 06 for sure, but only because of the extra tech. Fuses blow for the heated seats, climate control issues, the rear hatch is an ongoing maintenance issue, and the rear shocks were harder to install than the sedan's. Different mounting points because it's a wagon. Total pain in the rear. But... I still have it, and it's still going strong! Nearing 280k now, and the daughter who drives it is not easy on it.
@kylearaiza8808
Жыл бұрын
California here ours is a 2005. Second owner. Got it at 125,000miles. It’s at 290,000miles now. Just did rewelded the cracking exhaust manifold and valve cover gasket along with new spark plugs and some other used non cracked coil packs. Runs and drives amazing and 30mpg around here. These cars with the few issues they have like the rear hatch wires and the ones mentioned above are indestructible cars. Love our wagon. Hope to see 500,000 miles out of it. No check engine lights or issues. Just passed California emissions testing yesterday.
@PRNTestDrive
Жыл бұрын
California definitely seems like the right market for these cars since it'll never rust out there. That was the only thing that ultimately kills these cars out here. I'd have kept mine longer if I hadn't moved.
@bbsal4031
3 ай бұрын
We bought my sister-in-law's 2006 Ford focus zx4 years back just to have it as an extra car. Had 80,000 when we bought it and now has 145,000. I've changed the oil every 3,000 religiously; replaced shocks, the AC needed something small years ago. That is all we have done. Zero mechanical issues with this boring little car. I'll even take it on the freeway every now and then, at 85 mph it is very smooth and pretty quiet. Very zippy little car. It has been very dependable.
@PRNTestDrive
3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Hope it keeps working out for you, I really liked this little car, it worked out well for me.
@gusmercedca
2 жыл бұрын
I HAVE A 2003 FORD FOCUS SE WITH 200189 MILES ON IT IVE HAD IT ABOUT 4 YRS NOT ONCE HAS THIS CAR LEFT ME STRANDED I ALSO HAVE A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY 169175 MILES I KEEP UP WITH THE MATANINANCE THE SAME MY TOYOTA HAS LEFT ME IN THE DARK NIGHT COLD AND ALONE AND IT ALSO BURNS OIL FAST ,MY FOCUSE I DONT VISIT THE GAS STATION AS MUCH AS I DO WITH THE TOYOTA.
@PRNTestDrive
2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough! I haven't done much driving with this car since filming this, maybe another 1,200km or so total but it's been working out pretty well for me. I'll likely be driving it some more this coming winter.
@Wings_of_foam
2 жыл бұрын
It looks quite different compared to my European Focus. Do you also have a hydraulic clutch?
@PRNTestDrive
2 жыл бұрын
I imagine it does! Ford was lagging with the Focus in North America, the Mk2 basically launched in Europe around the time we got the original Mk1.
@maxopogo3685
3 жыл бұрын
can you do a Toyota rva4 hibrid
@PRNTestDrive
3 жыл бұрын
We've requested the RAV4 Prime from Toyota Canada, it should be coming on the fleet later this year as we get into fall/winter. I'm hopeful to be able to feature it!
@AndrewKarpyszyn
3 жыл бұрын
Will you be doing a run-to-failure test soon?
@PRNTestDrive
3 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to literally drive a car into the ground!
@AndrewKarpyszyn
3 жыл бұрын
@@PRNTestDrive It would be interesting to see how long it would last! As long as you have another reliable drive, of course.
@PRNTestDrive
3 жыл бұрын
I'm likely going to be using it more over the next little while, one of the reasons I'd like to try and source some better tires at least. The rust is the main issue, it's not awful for Quebec but eventually that will be what kills it.
@AndrewKarpyszyn
3 жыл бұрын
@@PRNTestDrive Maybe a Krown or Metropolitain rustproofing will help preserve it? Or maybe you can get a deal on a very nice LSS? 😉
@alexeymoujeer3498
3 жыл бұрын
@@PRNTestDrive rocker panels replacement video is in order
@retrogamer149
Жыл бұрын
Hey im in ontario and looking at buying a sedan 2007 Ford Focus with 123,000 km. Do you think 4800 certified is a good price and are they still worth it in 2023? Is yours still running and driving?
@PRNTestDrive
Жыл бұрын
I ended up selling mine last year since I moved back to Ontario and couldn’t bring two vehicles. Sounds like a decent enough price, as long as you get it inspected by a trusted mechanic first. These can have a lot of rust issues with the frame, even at low mileage.
@retrogamer149
Жыл бұрын
@@PRNTestDrive I looked at it and it wasn't in good shape. I ended up not buying the car. I think I will hold out for a toyota, even if I have to finance one. My mom has been financing her toyota for 7 years and so far she's driven it 5 years without any major issues. Any issue it has had has been minor and has been covered under warranty.
@BlitzEvade
Жыл бұрын
@@retrogamer149just curious what did you end up getting lol
@retrogamer149
Жыл бұрын
@@BlitzEvade I ended up getting a 2016 Kia Rio. 8000 km later and no breakdowns or unexpected repairs. But im stuck with payments now. On the flip side the car has been so reliable and cheap on gas that it has allowed me to make prepayments on the loan.
@wegodown2010
2 жыл бұрын
I knew I recognized the road you were in Acton Vale I live there I'm pretty sure I saw you around town you always have a different car last summer I believe you had a red BMW
@PRNTestDrive
2 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a small world! We’ve heard from a few people in the area over the years. I haven’t had any red BMWs for a few years now but it could have been a different vehicle I was in, I’ve had quite a few red ones over the past little while!
@Sroor2023
2 жыл бұрын
I was planing for focus 2006 hatchback
@PRNTestDrive
2 жыл бұрын
The wagon ended up working great for me, I used it to haul a crazy amount of garbage to the dump over the course of a couple weeks.
@STRESSwalerysiak
6 күн бұрын
Davis Shirley Martinez Anthony Young James
@PRNTestDrive
3 күн бұрын
agreed
@Sroor2023
2 жыл бұрын
So it’s beater not DD and ac only cool in garage 😆😆😆
@PRNTestDrive
2 жыл бұрын
A/C worked alright from time to time, but yeah mostly better if it rested somewhere cool.
@LanceStrange-z9s
7 күн бұрын
Brown Joseph Johnson Gary Johnson William
@PRNTestDrive
6 күн бұрын
Yep
@clomsonjohn
9 күн бұрын
Clark Steven Miller Christopher Hall Laura
@PRNTestDrive
8 күн бұрын
make sure they all subscribe
@CaroleWare
7 күн бұрын
Wilson Susan Jones Donald Hernandez Kenneth
@PRNTestDrive
7 күн бұрын
make sure all the robots out there get ford focuses!!!!!!!
@curiosity2314
11 ай бұрын
Such a weird video. 3rd party battery?!? Ford does not make there own, find who does and buy it if that makes you feel happy. The Focus is a great car if you can find one that was taken care of and even in that case you might have to break out the wrenches and DIY.
@PRNTestDrive
11 ай бұрын
I’ll agree that this generation Focus is great. My specific car suffered from the same problems any of them do when driven in Canada, or Québec specifically, the frame rusted through and wasn’t safe to drive. I ended up dumping it before moving to Ontario. I’d certainly consider another wagon as a daily if I needed something, I enjoyed the drive and ride of this, plus the overall flexibility of the wagon.
@caravillarreal
8 күн бұрын
Robinson Larry Thompson Carol Robinson Susan
@PRNTestDrive
8 күн бұрын
make sure Robinson Larry Thompson Carol Robinson Susan SMASH THAT F-ING SUBSCRIBE BUTTON YOOOOOOO
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