Ford Focus Review Warning: This is totally written by a chick. If you’re expecting a high-tech, detailed review of the features, you’re in the wrong place!

Ford Australia kindly gave me a car for a week, so that I could share the experience with you.

But this was definitely NOT the car I was expecting:

This is me and our “flash” 1991 Ford Telstar.

Note: Husband failed to follow strict instructions not to capture my thongs!!!

In giving this unbiased, independent Ford Focus Review…

I wish to ethically disclose, that I may be easily pleased!

To my delight, THIS is the car that Ford Australia gave me:

I was worried the Telstar might have got a bit jealous, but she still knows we love her .

Definitely a treat, for this new mother. I drove it nearly every day, from where I live in the Sydney western suburbs, to Manly, the city and Surry Hills.

You know this thing reverse parks on its own, right? There are no keys for the ignition, either. You just press a button and the car starts!

These are two of the HOT new features which are pretty cool, but definitely freaky at the same time. Check out my video for demonstration:

I confirm that, yes, I actually do have a valid drivers license

Have you ever bought a new car? I haven’t.

I can’t help but think of the depreciation and would much rather invest the money into an investment property.

But, after driving the 2011 Ford Focus Titanium, I totally understand why you would. Getting something brand new, just because you can. And because you want to.

What a powerful feeling, to reward yourself like that.

I bet they specially make that brand new interior car smell, just like McDonalds uses fans to blow the smell of their perfumed fries straight into your direction.

What did I like about the 2011 Ford Focus Titanium?

Really liked the size.

Loved the fuel efficiency.

I was impressed by how it looks. It looks good.

Really loved driving something brand new, where the windows wind up properly and the radio works (I did warn you I’m easily pleased!).

I really enjoyed feeling like a city chick cruising around. Hubby liked it too, if you want the male perspective on it.

What didn’t I like?

It takes diesel fuel which is a bummer, for a money conscious mum like me.

The gadgets are fancy and gives you something to talk about, but they don’t impress me enough to make the buying decision based on those things alone.

Apparently you can talk to it to do stuff, but I couldn’t work that out. Not sure I really want to feel like David Hasselhoff in Knight Rider anyway…

I do know how to reverse park, so I didn’t actually use that Park Assist feature. I suppose if you don’t know how to, it would be pretty handy.

Here’s a photo of my 9 month old son and the 2011 Ford Focus Titanium (hope this isn’t illegal):

The million dollar question: Would I buy it?

You know, I don’t even know how much it costs. Price being a big factor, I would have to know that first.

But, unlikely to buy it brand new. Would I buy it second hand?

I would DEFINITELY consider it. Importantly, I just feel better about the Ford brand. I’m so grateful for this experience and I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.

If a car brand can make me feel better about them, when it comes time to making a purchase (which, soon we will be), then that is extremely important because hubby knows I will have the final say…

Ford is higher on my radar than any other car brand right now.

Would I recommend it to you for a test drive? Yes, I would. Absolutely, check it out.

Have you ever bought a car brand new? Who makes the decision in your household, to buy a car?

Written by Lina Nguyen

Mother’s Love Letters © 2011

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