Mk1 Focus review

Hi all,

I'm now going into my second year of driving and I want to replace my slow, uncomfortable Renault Clio for something that looks and drives a bit better.


I'm really interested in a 1.8 Mk1 Focus, they're cheap - they look nice (after wheels and tints) and they seem to have some really strong zetec engines.


I'm just writing to ask for some opinions and advice on buying one. My budget is about £1200 and i'm looking to get one from 2000-2002. I'm assuiming the milage on them will be about 130,000... is this ok for the car? Is there anything I should be looking for e.g. problems with the model and also what are they like to drive? Mpg, speed and smoothness. Planning on getting one in the next two weeks.


Also Is there maybe another car I should be looking into for my price range that is a mixture of speed, smoothness and good looks? Maybe a mk4 Golf?


Thanks Guys!