By Kevin on 09/02/07 06:45 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
These cars are an amazing, theres no way I could have bought a better car. I had a few issues at first and got very upset. All my issues stopped as soon as I fixed the problems myself.
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By AznInAmerica on 05/08/07 08:54 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love my baby! It's been good to me but there are some things that kinda stink. Like the manufacturer's rotors were worn out after only a few months of driving, and the fact that the ignition had to be replaced because it never wanted to turn. But other than that I love it! It's roomy on the inside, yet small and cute on the outside. If it's someone's first car, I would definitely recommend it!
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By Silvia on 04/09/07 10:51 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Great car! I like the look of the car. It does not go out of style, especially the shape of the rear and front lights.
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By Seth on 04/04/07 18:26 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This was one of the first cars I had, and it was very fun. The SOHC I-4 was very stout but I would have liked to have a ZETEC instead. There are a few drawbacks to my car. The factory stereo was good, but it had problems reading CDs so I had to get an aftermarket one. I had the car from 74k to 78k and around 77k, I had some issues with the idle. It would die on me at idle. Probably had bad fuel. The alternator couldn't handle the extra power of a 300 watt amp and a 50 watt CD stereo. Not enough amps. Overall my Focus was a great car and extremely fun to drive, but it lacked power in the top of the RPMs. That would have come in handy at the drag strip.
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By JohnS on 02/19/07 09:11 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car used with 72k miles, and it's the best value I could hope for. Great fun to drive, steering and handling are super, will zip when you stand on the throttle--five speed with 16v 2liter 4 are more than adequate. Plenty of power for passing and mountain driving. The hatch and fold-down rear seats add to its utility, and rear seat room surprises all who crawl back there. A/C and heat are both powerful, all accessories work great. Cockpit is cozy and ergonomics are great; a very comfortable driving position. I paid $5700 and can't imagine more fun for that money. The original owner took care of recall repairs and it's been trouble free for me.
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By Katherine Wilson on 02/05/07 00:35 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car in April of 2003 and enjoyed it for about 3 months. It began to deteriorate quickly and had a variety of uncommon and mysterious problems. Many problems came from shoddy materials. I felt trapped by the financing and had to get many rides from friends for the whole time I've owned it. I was reminded daily of old saying "FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily." I've really resented paying high and constant repair bills while still making car payments. I still have two years on that loan but I just got financing to trade it in and get anything other than an American car. I'm looking at a Hyundai Elantra and surprised how much more comfortable it is. I will miss having a wagon though.
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By Hayate on 01/25/07 21:20 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I've been driving for 37 years. Owned 2 dozen cars. My Focus ZX-3 has been the most reliable of all of them. I think it's been to the dealer twice in 5.5 years! I don't think I've ever owned a car for 5.5 years before getting bored of it or disgusted by the lousy reliability. My Focus has been wonderful. 55K miles and running great.
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By DW on 01/07/07 07:40 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I initially didn't like the looks of this car, but I wanted a hatchback and it was surprisingly peppy and fun to drive, so I took a chance and threw my money down ... and AWAY! What a mistake. Mechanical problems too numerous to list stranded me over and over, and Ford's service department kept the car for WEEKS every painful time I had to tow it in. The interior is an ergonomic nightmare, ruining a long trip by saddling the driver and passengers with endless back pain (and I'm in my 20's!). Horribly unreliable compared to other cars in it's class, this car is not an alternative to Honda or Toyota ... it's not even close. Pay a little - and get a LOT more - elsewhere.
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By ftn on 12/29/06 03:33 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus Street 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought new in June 2001, our Ford Focus Street Edition has been a great car. Comfortable, handles GREAT, very good gas mileage, very reliable. A few relatively minor issues have occurred but overall we've had a wonderful experience with this car!
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By fletcher on 10/24/06 17:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
A friend of mine always says, "i can't afford to buy cheap things." I should have listened to his advice about this car. I really like how it drives, but I really hate that I seem to spend at least one day a month or more driving to a repair shop because something else has gone wrong. It's hard to have a good relationship with a car upon which you depend that is utterly unreliable and unrelentingly so. These things are ugly and like to break down, but at least they are initially inexpensive and get relatively good gas mileage. I'm buying a Honda or a Toyota next. No more Fords for me.
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