2008 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews Page 3

Fabulous and Fun Car - Wow!

Written by: Kim C on 06/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Nice styling, great ride, comfortable for 4 adults, great built in features, better mileage than advertised we get with the 4 Speed Automatic, 47MPG on Highway!!... Handles very well and quiet even in noisy conditions. Features like Sirius Satellite Radio and Sync really complete this as a great car to drive on any length trip.

Favorite Features

Microsoft SYNC is fantastic if you have a iPOD and Bluetooth phone. All hands free and voice activated including reading your SMS text messages to you. Very nice feature.

Suggested Improvements

All this for only $17K, I cannot think of anything I would change at all. No question that if people take this car for a drive, it will be their next car! We are getting a second one soon.

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Nice Gas Sipper

Written by: focus on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Like everyone else, gas prices pushed me towards an econmical vehicle. I drove the Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and Chevy Cobalt. For the what you get for the money, Focus wins easily. I have the Automatic SES. The suspension on this car makes it fun to drive. It doesn't lean much through the turns and provides a comfortable ride. I'm still on my first tank of gas and the computer is reporting 35mpg of mixed driving!

Favorite Features

Steering wheel controls for Audio/sync/Cruise. The MS Sync system. The handling of the car. The fuel economy. Side impact/curtain airbags. big trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Trunk release inside car.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love My Focus

Written by: Mark on 06/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus SES 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've put about 1,000 miles on my '08 Focus and I've loved everyone. When I purchased this car I was also looking at a Nissan Sentra Spec-V, a Mazda3, a Chevy Colbalt, a Toyota Corolla and a Dodge Caliber R/T. Although some of the vehicles had more hp and some were dressed a little nicer none of them had better fuel milage, a better price tag, or an overall total package like the Focus. If you're in the market for a fun, zippy, nice looking, little sports car then look no further than the 2 door Focus SES.

Favorite Features

The Sync system, interior layout, gas mileage, and overall look

Suggested Improvements

A few more ponies under the hood, maybe a turbo or supercharged version of the 2.0 Duratec. Also, on the two door version seats w/ memory return would be nice when riders in the back enter or exit. (the only real fault I find w/ the car)

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Loving It

Written by: boli on 06/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased the Ford Focus 4 door se sedan. I have to say Wow. I have parked my 2500 Dodge Ram that cost $280 a week to fill. I am getting 41.9 miles to the gal. driving 35 miles each way to work and home. I simply wanted a throw away car with decent mileage. I called the dealership had them fax me a price over and bought it with out test driving or looking at it. when I went to pick it up I was totaly surprised I did not know they had redone the car. I have the vapor siver color and black interior. First thing I did was had the windows tinted all but the front and the car looks awsome. I removed the Focus and dealer sticker off the back. I love this car

Favorite Features

Whole car

Suggested Improvements

Coming with tinted windows fixing the center cap on rim to be alloy instead of the plastic.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love it!

Written by: Cathy on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This was the first car I test drove in my search for a low mileage car. Liked it from the start. Tried almost all other cars in its class, almost bought a couple of different ones then decided to go back and test the Focus to see where it stood. Loved it. Best car for the price. As long as it stays this way I will be extremely happy. Everyone loves the look of it.

Favorite Features

The look and the satellite radio built-in, mileage, side air bags

Suggested Improvements

No sunroof.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Best bang for the buck

Written by: bhil1981 on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus SES 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is a great little car. I never really considered a Ford Focus, but with gas prices going up and up, I decided to test drive one and loved it. I got a black 2 door coupe SES with black cloth and everything besides a roof. The interior design is very nice for a $17,000 car. The white gauges with indigo blue looks nice at night. The car handles very well and the dash is set up nicely. I currently have about 500 miles on the car and am averaging about 26 mpg with mostly city driving, it should get better when the car is broken in more.

Favorite Features

Fresh new look. Drives and handles like a more expensive car. Gas mileage is great and interior is nicely redone. Sync is very cool. Car is a blast to own, best bang for the buck by far!

Suggested Improvements

Needs a little more power, perhaps the 2.4 liter with 160 HP.

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Easy rider

Written by: FOCUSED on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love my new Focus. The ride is smooth and the leather smells heavenly every morning. After leaving a mid-size SUV I was afraid of missing the power and room but the Focus has ample power and tons of front leg room for me to reach out with my long legs. The trunk is very large and holds more than enough shopping and luggage for most. The back seat is small and would be good for small children. I am usually the only one in the car but the kids fit just fine when we get out together. I am thrilled with the 5 options for music. USB,MPG or I-pod, radio, 6 CD changer, and the best, Sirius. The car looks better tinted and I recommend purchasing aftermarket door edge gaurds. Happy trails!

Favorite Features

I love the music options, Sync, leather, heated seats and sunroof. The AC is awesome and will blow you away. Gas is so much cheaper to buy. I get 30 MPG and it's not broke in good yet. I look forward to 33 MPG soon. I spend $40 at the pump every 11 days instead of $75 every 10.

Suggested Improvements

The sun visors were a bit disappointing. The rest of the car looks like a luxury car but the visors looked like cheap hard pleather. I wish I had a small compartment to throw the change in from the drive thrus.

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Satisfied

Written by: Mike Summers on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus S 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car after I put $120 of gas in my truck and said enough is enough. The car has met all my expectations that I had for the small car. I'm 6'2" and I recently took a day trip and it wasn't bad but I believe it wasn't built for me. I paid $13,650 drive out with no trade-in. I believe buying cars at the end of the month is best. This is my sixth new Ford I have purchased since 1976 and I will continue to by their products. I have checked two tanks fulls of gas for mpg and I have gotten over 33 mpg from both tanks. It's probably 75% highway and 25% around town.

Favorite Features

MPG

Suggested Improvements

I believe they could come up with a better looking steel wheel and hub cap on the base model.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best first new car

Written by: chris on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

OK for one my family has owned Fords for a long time and I think they are some of the best cars made. I test drove 15 cars before I test drove my Ford Focus and I fell in love. I do have some stuff to say. The head liner isn't cheap it is a safety thing the side airbags come out of the whole top so thats why it looks cheap. Next the side vents to do stuff if you set them right they help remist/defog ur window and also its ment to blow on your arm not face that's what the two center one is for. Some bad things about the car are minor though there is no trunk release inside the car and the trunk liner does not stick to the floor if you put and heavy items in it over all the car is great

Favorite Features

Sync, trunk room for subs, interior lights, fog lights, heated seats, the feel of the steering wheel the nice tires and rims and price

Suggested Improvements

Trunk release inside the car. Better trunk liner

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One happy customer

Written by: scenicdrive on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We just returned from a 4200 mile road trip with mpg as high as 43 as low as 37mpg with 3 people & luggage. (Did you know that the speed limit on Interstate 10 is 80mph in Texas?) This car met all objectives, mpgs, comfort, price and not bad to look at. Fun to drive with manual trans.1st choice was a Toyota Corolla, but for $3k less, the Ford Focus feels really smart.

Favorite Features

Price was excellent compared to all other vehicles in class that we looked at and drove before deciding on Focus.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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