I've got the Titanium diesel 2017 model, same colour, handles like a sports car, so smooth and quiet to drive, hard to tell it's a diesel, and it really moves. Your review is spot on Harry.
@BuckleUpShow first car is my profile picture. Had a string of family type cars since, including Vauxhall Zafira and Jukes. The Focus is a car for me, now that a larger car isn't really necessary
been driving a 2018 ST-Line in black for 2 years now, with the 182HP 1.5 ecoboost engine. its such a fun car to drive, like it can be driven quite relaxing and easy, but you can also thrash it around corners and put the pedal to the metal no problem. 17k well spent.
outdated info and only applies to the 3-cylinder. wet belt design is shite, but the 182HP model and 1.5 150HP models are both 4-cylinders with dry belts. they also do have their own set of potential issues but like, what engine doesn't have at least 1 known problem?
One thing to be aware of with these cars if you're looking to buy one: avoid the automatic "power shift" transmission no matter what! The automatic is a poorly designed transmission that got Ford in an enormous amount of trouble for the failure rate it had. The manual makes any worry of that irrelevant. Great review!
Randomly found your video. I own the same car but it's a 2015: same color, same engine but Titanium trim. I loose the cool ST-Line exterior but get some nice bells and whistles: automatic HVAC, cruise control, rear parking sensors. It doesn't have all the options but it's got the ones I couldn't live without. But the things I love the most are the driving feel, which always puts a smile on my face with how tight, responsive and dynamic it is (For a family hatchback) and the looks which is kind of different from all the cars in the same segment. It looks a bit more sporty and agressive tha like a Golf or a Peugeot 308 (Not the new one though). I live in Italy and I always smile when I see another Mk3.5 Focus Hatchback. Here they all buy Golf in a light grey color. I started hating the Golf for that reason. It's such a normie car, while my Focus always looks a bit more sporty and dynamic on the twisties and a bit more premium on the highways. Nice video by the way, totally agree with you about the car.
@@BuckleUpShow Agreed. When I went to buy one I were looking for a Focus because of the fun handling. I didn't want a boring french car with a dead steering and ancient suspension. Ford is one of the best brand for fun handling on normal cars. I drove the new Fiesta and the new Focus and they're both still incredibly fun to drive. And no, the EcoSport is just no.
Hi, own a 15 plate St line petrol & I absolutely love it, I owned a mk1 Diesel estate (which was fantastic for long trips) then got a 10 plate Mk2 Diesel, again great for long trips & it was in silver & it was a bit of a looker, I usually chop my cars in after about 3 years as fuel economy& refinement improves, so I looked at the Mk3, but I hated the front end on the early models, so I searched for the face life (Aston Martin look), & I found a cracking 15 plate St line in gorgeous Red, & it's a stunner, no additional body kit other than what was fitted, & I get lots of comments about how nice it looks, the Red with hint of Black works, but these cars look great in any colour. Mine is the 1ltr 125 bhp, 6 speed, ( I have owned more powerful cars, (favourite was my 1990 (H plated) 2ltr Astra GTE red top) but this St line keeps a huge smile on my face. Only a few negative points, 1st, should have got one with cruise control, but that's what your right foot is for., other negative is the rubber door trims (seems to affect most focus's on a Mk3,) they peel away from the door, which can be unsightly!, I'm fixed my with strong glue but the rubber always fail on the underneath of the door so securing the rubber, whilst glueing it can be tricky. Only other issues that I've experienced recently is the Lcd screens, not only on the dash but also on the radio display screen, they fail, especially when the weather is hot, I've managed to replace the Dash one, still to do the radio one. I would recommend this car to anyone, even for a newly qualified driver as its only a 1 ltr and tax is £20 per year, as mentioned in this video, it's great to drive, it looks & feels good, I will regret the day I say goodbye to it, & will probably get a Mk4, but I'm sticking with my one for now, 5 years now, 42k on the clock, not single advisory on its last few Mot's. Not bad for a 8 year old.
Ford's EcoBoost engines are some of the best triples around after all the finessing that they have done to them over the years. If you go for a sportier trim level and a larger engine you can get visible exhaust tips!
Looks like a peasant mobile compared to a golf I have a 2014 golf highline it has things like Auto adaptive xenon lights Lane assist with active cruise control Power fold mirrors Reverse camera Sat nav All electric windows Auto wipers The Focus has none of these things you might get some of them with the Titanium X trim but thats problem with Ford is they can be a bit mean with features most things are optional The St line looks high spec but it isn't it's pure definition of style over substance
@@BuckleUpShow I like the new focus I'd pick it over a mk8 golf as they look cheap on the inside I had a 2012 focus 1.0l ecoboost and I liked it I'm just try to say for example if someone had a golf like mine it be a downgrade to trade it for a Mk3.5 focus st line as they lack the spec but they drive nice
Thanks Dan, you’ve really got us there! They’re definitely not called that throughout the industry regardless of whether the transmission actually goes through there or not…
You're right, no one ever continues to use outdated terminology as common usage even after it stops being factually accurate. Thanks for watching the video.
I've got the Titanium diesel 2017 model, same colour, handles like a sports car, so smooth and quiet to drive, hard to tell it's a diesel, and it really moves. Your review is spot on Harry.
It's an excellent car
I own a Silver 2018 ST Line and its the best car I've owned in a long time
What else have you had?
@BuckleUpShow first car is my profile picture. Had a string of family type cars since, including Vauxhall Zafira and Jukes. The Focus is a car for me, now that a larger car isn't really necessary
been driving a 2018 ST-Line in black for 2 years now, with the 182HP 1.5 ecoboost engine. its such a fun car to drive, like it can be driven quite relaxing and easy, but you can also thrash it around corners and put the pedal to the metal no problem. 17k well spent.
Glad you're enjoying it
well, I at least enjoyed your video about it, so.. thanks!
I;ve heard Not to Touch ;EcoBOOMS'!!
outdated info and only applies to the 3-cylinder. wet belt design is shite, but the 182HP model and 1.5 150HP models are both 4-cylinders with dry belts. they also do have their own set of potential issues but like, what engine doesn't have at least 1 known problem?
Bought a 2017 st-line couple of weeks ago in Race Red. I love it!
Great choice! What's your favourite thing about it?
One thing to be aware of with these cars if you're looking to buy one: avoid the automatic "power shift" transmission no matter what! The automatic is a poorly designed transmission that got Ford in an enormous amount of trouble for the failure rate it had. The manual makes any worry of that irrelevant.
Great review!
And the eco boost engines are s*** they get clogged up in filters
Do you mean the diesel ecoblues?
Just Dont Buy Automatic!!
No triangle of doom with those wipers!
Exactly, why don't more manufacturers do it
Great review - completely my experience of driving this car.
Glad to hear it
I have the 1.0 ecoboost petrol version of this car, 67 plate, 33k miles... not sure to sell it due to the ecoboost wet belt problems...
Have you always done your service on time with the correct oil?
We need a Mk1 Focus review on the channel
Anyone willing to help us out with that?
Collecting my 2018 St Line in Grey in a few days time! cannot wait! 😊
I'm sure you're going to love it
@BuckleUpShow absolutely loving it mate 😊😊😊
I've got a stage 3 st diesel from Pumaspeed, 278 bhp and 580nm,
62 mpg on a run, 47 around town.
Those are healthy figures
Picking up a 2018 ST Line X 1.0 ecoboost 140 this weeek!
Enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Randomly found your video.
I own the same car but it's a 2015: same color, same engine but Titanium trim. I loose the cool ST-Line exterior but get some nice bells and whistles: automatic HVAC, cruise control, rear parking sensors. It doesn't have all the options but it's got the ones I couldn't live without.
But the things I love the most are the driving feel, which always puts a smile on my face with how tight, responsive and dynamic it is (For a family hatchback) and the looks which is kind of different from all the cars in the same segment.
It looks a bit more sporty and agressive tha like a Golf or a Peugeot 308 (Not the new one though).
I live in Italy and I always smile when I see another Mk3.5 Focus Hatchback. Here they all buy Golf in a light grey color. I started hating the Golf for that reason. It's such a normie car, while my Focus always looks a bit more sporty and dynamic on the twisties and a bit more premium on the highways.
Nice video by the way, totally agree with you about the car.
I applaud any car company that let's normal car ownership be a fun experience, and Ford tend to be quite good at it (just don't mention the ecosport)
@@BuckleUpShow Agreed. When I went to buy one I were looking for a Focus because of the fun handling. I didn't want a boring french car with a dead steering and ancient suspension. Ford is one of the best brand for fun handling on normal cars. I drove the new Fiesta and the new Focus and they're both still incredibly fun to drive.
And no, the EcoSport is just no.
My 2017 blew up 1 month ago gutted . Wet belt problem i never knew about . £2500 and got a new engine in it :(
I'm guessing it was an eco boost petrol model?
just bought a white st line this week absolutely love it the gearbox is so so smooth
It does have a lovely gearbox
Snap just got the same car. 16 plate 36k miles 1.5 diesel.
Hi, own a 15 plate St line petrol & I absolutely love it, I owned a mk1 Diesel estate (which was fantastic for long trips) then got a 10 plate Mk2 Diesel, again great for long trips & it was in silver & it was a bit of a looker, I usually chop my cars in after about 3 years as fuel economy& refinement improves, so I looked at the Mk3, but I hated the front end on the early models, so I searched for the face life (Aston Martin look), & I found a cracking 15 plate St line in gorgeous Red, & it's a stunner, no additional body kit other than what was fitted, & I get lots of comments about how nice it looks, the Red with hint of Black works, but these cars look great in any colour. Mine is the 1ltr 125 bhp, 6 speed, ( I have owned more powerful cars, (favourite was my 1990 (H plated) 2ltr Astra GTE red top) but this St line keeps a huge smile on my face. Only a few negative points, 1st, should have got one with cruise control, but that's what your right foot is for., other negative is the rubber door trims (seems to affect most focus's on a Mk3,) they peel away from the door, which can be unsightly!, I'm fixed my with strong glue but the rubber always fail on the underneath of the door so securing the rubber, whilst glueing it can be tricky. Only other issues that I've experienced recently is the Lcd screens, not only on the dash but also on the radio display screen, they fail, especially when the weather is hot, I've managed to replace the Dash one, still to do the radio one.
I would recommend this car to anyone, even for a newly qualified driver as its only a 1 ltr and tax is £20 per year, as mentioned in this video, it's great to drive, it looks & feels good, I will regret the day I say goodbye to it, & will probably get a Mk4, but I'm sticking with my one for now, 5 years now, 42k on the clock, not single advisory on its last few Mot's. Not bad for a 8 year old.
I'm a firm focus fan too, they drive better than they have any right too
Cheeky jibe at the Ecosport... 😂😂
It is awful
Back in a Ford Focus, classic me
Classic you!
I want one of these but the fact
It’s only 1.0L and I can’t see the exhaust tip is off putting
Ford's EcoBoost engines are some of the best triples around after all the finessing that they have done to them over the years. If you go for a sportier trim level and a larger engine you can get visible exhaust tips!
Very informative thank you
You're welcome
I own a 2009 1.6 tdci titanium mk2 is it worth it to sell and get the newer version like 2015 ?
Yes
Nice review 🙌🏻
Thank you
Some car! Although maybe I'd go petrol next time
Not quite a Boxster though
@@BuckleUpShow petrol is better
I’m getting this as my first car
Good choice
Wait until you get your hands on a Mk4 Focus ST, preferably with the mountune M330. Most of us owners have this map. 🙂👍
Thanks for watching
@@BuckleUpShow My pleasure thank you. Always interested in watching someone drive another Ford. 🙂👍
@Diamus101 well I do like a Ford so hopefully we'll have some more videos for you soon
Looks like a peasant mobile compared to a golf I have a 2014 golf highline it has things like
Auto adaptive xenon lights
Lane assist with active cruise control
Power fold mirrors
Reverse camera
Sat nav
All electric windows
Auto wipers
The Focus has none of these things you might get some of them with the Titanium X trim but thats problem with Ford is they can be a bit mean with features most things are optional
The St line looks high spec but it isn't it's pure definition of style over substance
Yes but the focus, even when optioned up, tended to still be cheaper than the equivalent golf new and most importantly it's much better to drive
@@BuckleUpShow I like the new focus I'd pick it over a mk8 golf as they look cheap on the inside I had a 2012 focus 1.0l ecoboost and I liked it I'm just try to say for example if someone had a golf like mine it be a downgrade to trade it for a Mk3.5 focus st line as they lack the spec but they drive nice
Good car to mod
What mods have you done?
It’s not a mk3 it’s a mk3.5
Get a grip
There is no transmission tunnel you fool .... the car is front wheel drive
Thanks Dan, you’ve really got us there! They’re definitely not called that throughout the industry regardless of whether the transmission actually goes through there or not…
@@BuckleUpShow They are just called a small hump in the floor now, unless of course the car is rear wheel drive.
You're right, no one ever continues to use outdated terminology as common usage even after it stops being factually accurate. Thanks for watching the video.