By Nick on 08/04/09 09:55 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I received this as a Christmas present from my Dad this past Christmas. I'm 18 and this was a huge upgrade from my grandma's 1994 Ford Tempo I was driving around. All I can say is wow. It has a good amount of power and the brakes are fantastic. I drive it pretty hard, but I still get about 26-28 mpg doing a mix of city and highway driving. It's hard to explain, but the car just feels "solid". The doors close with a dull thud, instead of a hollow bang. Even things like the turn signal lever feel well built. The steering is tight and easy to maneuver, even at high speeds. The ride is overall excellent.
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By DKulp on 08/02/09 17:08 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Comfortable, Synch is great. Fuel economy 40-41 on highway trip. 30-33 in town. Used 3 quarts oil in 3,000 miles.
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By JWM on 07/28/09 13:10 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Have to state this was a short rental, but first American Ford I've driven in 30 years. Great build quality and reasonably quiet. Acceleration on I-71/I-75 in uphill in Northern KY south of Cincinnati rather labored and noisy. Good brakes, but climate control needed a lot of adjusting. Am now really interested in 2010 Fusion Sport model as this Fusion at the price is a great buy.
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By bob on 07/21/09 11:01 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I thought that my 2004 was a good car but it was surpassed by my 2009 Focus. Great handling, good acceleration.
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By Dave K on 07/18/09 20:26 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
A car you can drive for twelve hours and not be tired. 34 MPG running at 70 MPH even with an automatic. Handles well - suspension and steering are tight. Fit and finish are very good.
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By Vince on 07/10/09 05:32 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I enjoy my 2009 Ford Focus SE. I bought the version with no Sync and I don't use the satellite radio. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly. I like the decent gas mileage and the smooth ride. Sometimes on hills the acceleration seems very slightly slow. I've put over 14000 miles on it since I bought it last September and so far it runs great. Trunk space is a real plus. One thing I'd like to see are hand grips above the driver and passenger doors. The placement of the interior light needs a rethink also. It doesn't adequately light the interior because it is too far forward. I keep cars a long time. I hope to have good things to say when I put this car over 100,000 miles.
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By Brian on 06/25/09 14:02 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I just purchased my new focus this wekk and LOVE it! (5 speed manual). The day I drove it home from the dealer I made 37 MPG! For an automobile in this class, I could ask for nothing more and have had a few suprises too! Love the Moon and tune package, quiet ride, outstanding MPG. Previous reliablity has been phenominal! our 2001 has 240000 miles with NO issues as well as our 2002 with 150000 miles (daughter has it now) with NO issues other than regular maintence. If you are looking for a great economy car, look nowhere else!
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By Bob on 06/22/09 13:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I gave my daughter my standard Civic and planned to get new Civic. I test drove the automatic Civic and I remembered why I got the standard. During acceleration, Civics bog at low speeds, and it is less noticeable in the standard. I test drove a Focus, and it was quicker to start (the 0-60 specs are equal but the Focus has more low- end torque). The Focuss cloth seats arent as nice, but you can get Focus heated leather heated seats for the same price as Civic cloth seats! Also, the Focus has less road noise; the headlights are better (Consumer Reports backs this up); the reliability and safety are the same; it comes with Bluetooth phone (very cool!); and it is less expensive! Try a Focus!
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By Eddie on 06/20/09 21:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have to say that I am 100% satisfied with this car. All around I think Ford put together a well built machine, from the way it drives to all the standard features in the SE model and up. When people ask me about the car and if I like it I highly recommend it. I test drove Honda's, Hyundai's, Toyotas, and it all came down to bang for my buck, this car was the best, i drive over 750 miles a week so i wanted something fun to drive and to be reliable over the years, every review i said that it was a great car, and so far, i agree. Good job ford
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By Ellen on 06/20/09 16:14 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Ford Focus Sedan SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love my new Focus. We rode to the beach which is about 600 miles round trip and I got 42 MPH. I drive 84 miles per day round trip to work and back and normally get 35 MPG highway miles. The only complaint I have is there isn't a button to open the trunk which I thought was unheard of and the arm rest for the driver is back too far. The last thing is there isn't an interior light in the back seat so it's really dark back there at night when you are trying to look for something. Other than that it is a wonderful compact car.
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