2008 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews Page 6

What a solid car!

Written by: toyota tech on 04/24/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

First off I have been a Toyota master tech for 8 years. I drive cars all day long and I must say I drove the 2008 Ford Focus and was totally amazed at how quiet, great handling, steering and smooth shifting. I bought this car due to having the best of everything, tons of options not even offered from Toyota better price (even with my discount). The car has the same technology under the hood as a Toyota and beats it hands down. Thanks Ford, great job!

Favorite Features

Sync, so easy to use and is good with voice control.

Suggested Improvements

Trunk release in car. More rear leg room. Extend rear tail lights onto trunk lid to not look so plain from the rear.

16 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Adorable Car for the perfect price!

Written by: Eleshia on 04/21/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I am absolutely in love with this car! It's adorable and fun to drive. Handles great on small, curvy roads. Grabs a lot of attention from other drivers. Gas mileage has been improving since I bought the car (with only 42 miles on it.) It's up to an average of 25 mpg. Features and add ons are fun. Audiophile sound system sounds sweet and precise. Ambient lights add a little extra to the somewhat bland interior. I love the moonroof. Also, back seats are extremely roomy and comforable for a small coupe. Huge trunk space even with a subwoofer!

Favorite Features

Sync, sound system, ambient lighting, moon roof, bucket seating, controls on steering wheel, 4 way adjustable driver seat.

Suggested Improvements

Changeable interior lighting (on dash), larger moon roof, more color choices, more HP, less plastic on interior.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Not happy with the 2008 Focus

Written by: Bob on 04/19/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchaced my Focus to drive to work. I drive over 100 miles a day so I needed a car that got over 30 mpg. I have had the car back to Ford five times now for it pulling left. I am very disipointed that for 17k I can not get a car that will drive straight. The problem has still not been repaired. If you are looking to buy a 2008 Focus I would take one long test drive before making a purchace.

Favorite Features

The radio and interior are much nicer than pre 08.

Suggested Improvements

Build a car that will not pull left.

4 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Best economy car on the market

Written by: Stacy on 04/18/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Ford did a fabulous job at remaking the Focus. I never thought I would buy a Ford, but this car is amazing. This car has great pickup and is not sluggish like some other cars I test drove on the freeway. Several of my friends are considering trading in their foreign cars for a brand new focus. The SE model has tons of features for an incredibly low price. I am so glad that I don't have to sacrifice style and comfort for a low price point.

Favorite Features

The mileage

Suggested Improvements

Hate the beige or gray slate interior, the dark charcoal interior is a must have.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Near-Perfect except for Tire/Road noise

Written by: Larry on 04/16/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

After 2500 miles,this car is in the top 5 of cars I have owned. I have owned dozens. Surprisingly quick and agile. Factory specs say 0-60 in 8 seconds. That is not bad acceleration for getting about town and into traffic. The car will exceed the posted speed limits anywhere I have driven on mountain highways in Colorado. Drivers seat and driving position is very comfortable (I am 6'2"), although my 5'5" female passenger seat occupant thinks the center of the back of that seat is uncomfortable. I didn't get the bluetooth/synch option but the auxiliary input jack is very handy for portable audio and XM users

Favorite Features

Price, pep, handling, driver seating comfort, big trunk and folding rear seat. Relatively high seating position-- great visibility except directly to the rear; Great sounding basic stereo; Quiet, solid door close sound; Quiet except for tire/road noise. Pleasant 'power' sound when accelerating.

Suggested Improvements

Radio/CD controls are unnecessarily complex--too many buttons for safe use in traffic; Reduce road/tire noise (S model may not have as good insulation as the SE and SES) - or the noise may be the tires (Hankook); Better working/looking antenna; Leaving rear seat lighting out is too cost-cutting.

15 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Needs a little improvement

Written by: Doreen on 04/14/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

1st new car in 20 years. Good gas mileage without having to get a hybrid. Like the stadium seatting for the back seat. Roomy trunk for a small car.

Favorite Features

Like the blue lighting for all the instruments in the car including the lock control.

Suggested Improvements

The head rest are uncomfortable. Miss the lumbar support I had in my other vehicle. Unable to pop open the trunck from inside the car unles you have the remote. The seedometer is hard to read when glancing, goes up by 20 MPH should be 10.

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Bells and whistles made this girl happy

Written by: Lindsay on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I am very glad I chose this car. I am a bells an whistles girl, and this car has it all. From the sync to the ambient lights to the moonroof, this is an awesome ride. Handles very nice on the icy Alaskan roads. I bought this car in January, and the gas mileage was a tad dissapointing in the cold temperatures (-40, about 18 mpg) but it has improved sice we warmed up to 40 above.

Favorite Features

The ambient lighting

Suggested Improvements

A different voice for the sync system. Does anyone else find the voice annoying. It would be awesome if you could download additional voices. Also, a trunk release.

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Great job Ford on a good car!

Written by: Robert Cooper on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is great on gas. I'm getting 34-35 MPG drive both city and highway. I drive 36 miles one way to work 6 days a week. It also has a good sound system in it.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

More standard items(power window locks for all modes.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Just a nice car

Written by: 50 Someting old guy on 04/09/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

All things considered just a nice little car. It's easy on the eyes and on fuel, double what I got in my 1999 F-150.That's not a big surprise, but the handling is. It's much better then most of the imports in its price range and better equipped. I have not driven a car on a regular basis for more than 15 years, it reminds me of my 6 cylinder Mustang (1965) but with pick- up and way better handling. 30 mpg so far in mix of highway and city driving and no trouble keeping up with traffic or passing at 70 mph. Ya-hoo, fun and furgle. Let's see if it's as bullet proof as all my Ford trucks.

Favorite Features

Handling, gas mileage, looks

Suggested Improvements

Lumbar support in drivers seat. More attention to details in the body panels. (have the lite-truck division show them how it's done)

12 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Great car

Written by: Deaertrat on 04/08/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

All I can say is wow! Ford has finally done it, they have just built a great car. Gas mileage is great I get an average 35 mpg combined driving. Minimum road noise smooth ride and great handling. Engine is quite peppy for a four cyl and I have no problem passing other cars. If you are looking for a new car buy this one and forget about the imports. Way to go Ford.

Favorite Features

All

Suggested Improvements

Just a right arm rest, everything else is just fine for the price.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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