Bought a 2009 Focus SE from my sister for $1000. Rockers were starting to rot out, needed valve cover gasket and engine mounts. Cheap fix and simple enough to do yourself. She had purchased the car from the original owner and it had zero other issues. When I was T-boned I had 447,000kms. Was very upset because it was the best vehicle I've ever owned. Was easily getting 7 L /100kms loaded with supplies. Bought another as a commuter when I don't need my big diesel Excursion.…
Most reliable car I have owned
By JB | on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
4.0
Easy car to drive. I have been wanting to buy an new car but there is no reason to. everything works as it should. I bought this car with 174K miles. I currently have 215K on the original motor and transmission. This car does not burn any oil whatsoever. In past experience, cars with this many miles burn at least a quart between oil changes. This thing is just easy to use and handle. Great point A to B car.
This car does have a lot of road noise while on the highway and has is the worst car i have driven when parked in snow. You will get stuck a lot. Once driving it is not bad.…
