Zetec 1.6 (115) 5dr Hatchback

Great drive and reliable

I bought this car mainly for a 25 mile commute, but for also general driving. I find the controls, handling to be very good, and it is always a pleasure to drive. Turbodiesel response makes it feel fast, though in reality there is not much more available if you push it. Always driven gently until warmed up, as for any car or motorbike I have ever owned. Serviced at main dealers in warranty and by me afterwards, always with 12500 mile oil changes using Ford oil. Usually driven on supermarket fuel. Mileage now 107,000. No faults or unscheduled work, and there is no corrosion and very little sign of wear of interior. Last MOT advised slight wear on front suspension bushes. Eolys topped up by main dealer at about 80,000, cat/DPF still working from new.

Only real complaint is road noise which is very surface-dependent, which has also been mentioned in the forum.

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