Curious to know… which Ford Focus generation do you think is the best and why? Let’s get into it!
Mk1 all the way! Especially the original European model.
Yan said:
Mk1 all the way! Especially the original European model.
Agreed, definitely my top choice too!
Yan said:
Mk1 all the way! Especially the original European model.
I’ve got a Mk1 with 300k km, and the engine still runs like new. Solid choice!
MK3.5 ST for me.
2008-2010. Mine’s a 2009 with 335,000 miles… still going strong! It’s cheap to maintain, 35mpg, and parts are super affordable. Found a nice black leather interior for $100 a couple years back too.
Amari said:
2008-2010. Mine’s a 2009 with 335,000 miles… still going strong! It’s cheap to maintain, 35mpg, and parts are super affordable. Found a nice black leather interior for $100 a couple years back too.
Is that the US or European version you’re talking about?
For reliability, I’d say 2008-2011. But for features and style? Mk3.5.
First gen, back when you could get a wagon with a five-speed manual. Classic!
@Sam
I have a 3rd gen, but yeah, first gen is better than second gen. Just don’t roast my car too hard!
Mk1 here… mine’s 2400 pounds with a turbo, and I’ve been driving it happily for 10 years!
Marley said:
Mk1 here… mine’s 2400 pounds with a turbo, and I’ve been driving it happily for 10 years!
I miss my MK1! It was so light and fun to drive, though the wind could blow it around a bit. I’ve got an MS3 now, which is a better car in some ways, but I’d take back my slow MK1 in a heartbeat!
@Jesse
Exactly, it’s just more fun to drive a slower car fast than a fast car slow. Kind of like why people love Miatas!
Mk3 is the best if you’re driving a standard transmission.
Is the Mk4 any good? Not too familiar with it.
Hollis said:
Is the Mk4 any good? Not too familiar with it.
I’ve had the Mk4 ST-line 1.5L 182hp and now a Mk4.5 ST 2.3L 280hp wagon. Both are awesome in their own way. ST styling, comfy seats, nice interior, and the newer model even has that big SYNC 4 screen. Handles great and gives off some fun sounds. Huge upgrade!
I’d love to pick the first gen, but those things rust like crazy. I’ll stick with Mk3 for now.
2008-2011 US model. Feels like driving a PS3 haha.
Ash said:
2008-2011 US model. Feels like driving a PS3 haha.
That’s why it’s the best. Takes me back to simpler times.