2008 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews

Focus SE

Written by: MAdams40 on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had my new Focus Se for 16 days now and I can truly say that I am impressed. I am driving 108 miles per day and I drive about 70% highway and 30% city. I am getting 32.7 MPG average. The car is very smooth and peppy while being comortable as well. I had a Mitsubishi Galant LS V6 and would definitely not go back. I have to say that Ford has really done a great job with this car. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to get a very nice car with lots of bells and whistles should seriously consider this. It beats out its competition without breaking a sweat by giving the buyer more features for less money. Gas mileage is great and the ride beats the Civic and Corolla.

Favorite Features

Sync, Sirius satellite radio, gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Trunk release inside the car.

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Focusing on Fuel Mileage

Written by: HD4me on 07/14/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Like 90% of you out there, I bought this car for fuel economy. I also own a 2005 Tahoe. I love my Tahoe but it was costing me approx. $90 a week to fill up. $360 a month. so I elected to get the no thrill S model. I test drove the Cobalt and was not impressed. The Focus, on the other hand, was a real surprise. The smoothness of the powertrain and comfort are amazing. I got the bare bones version, so I can't comment on it's other attributes. i.e. synk, bluetooth etc. Handling and braking is very good, style is OK and interior design is very good. The most important feature is the 34+ mpg's I get over all. It bothers me that it hasn't gotten a better press review. It deserves much better.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage! Seats! The air conditioning is awsome! The trunk space is very large, i-Pod jack, powertrain, quiet interior, smooth suspension and the overall fit and finish is very aero-dynamic. Which probably attributes to the fantastic gas mileage. All this for $13,600 out the door.

Suggested Improvements

Not many, but if I have to nit pick: I would have an interior latch for the gas tank fill and a trunk release. Also, ( I just thought of it) I'd probably increase the travel of the air vent on the left side. It blow's directly on your hand while driving.

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Love It

Written by: Judi on 07/14/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I love my Focus. I have always purchased Ford products, but this car is awesome. The car handles great and it drives like a little tank in bad weather, better than my Escort! It has excellent fuel economy at 34.8 miles to a gallon city driving and over 35 highway-with the price of gas at $4 a gallon and rising the Focus really helps me out financially. The interior is sweet with visible gauges. It's comfortable too! Everyone who rides in it loves it and say they will make it their next car. Ford has really improved an already good vehicle. I love driving my car, it looks, feels and rides great! It's small but has roomy interior, as well as excellent safety features!

Favorite Features

Stereo system with Sirius satellite radio with tons of presets. The new design of the interior and exterior. Design gives handling

Suggested Improvements

I haven't found any area that would need an improvement and mine is nearing a year old!

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Focus

Written by: mimi on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I am a Ford person. I have owned six and I have to say I love this car. It is fun to drive and great on gas. I have the sync and the Siruis radio. Can't get better than that.

Favorite Features

Everything

Suggested Improvements

Nothing

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Great Little Car!

Written by: Kaks on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Traded a 2002 Mustang GT for this car. I needed better gas mileage and so far I love this car just as much as my 'stang. It's comfy, zippy, and just looks awesome! Love all the gizmos! Great job Ford. Thanks for a great little "Gas Getter"!

Favorite Features

Sync, 5 speed standard trans shifts like a dream. Great "Hill Power" for a 4 cylinder feels more like a V6

Suggested Improvements

Could have used an interior light in the back seat and interior trunk button.

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Good buy

Written by: retto on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Excellent buy. Plenty of front seat leg room, engine peppy and 37+ mpg on highway (44mpg for one stretch). Solid/comfortable seats, interior very quiet. I wanted a Mustang, but I am very happy with the Focus and it is $13,000 cheaper. I have driven it at sea level and 10,000 ft., it handled just fine. No complaints! The transmission gearings are spaced just right to help keep RPMs down, shifting is easy.

Favorite Features

I found the manual transmission will keep your speed constant on a downhill grade, similar to an engine brake. No need to ride the brakes, just leave it in 2nd or 3rd or 4th gear (your choice based on steepness of grade) and the tranny does the rest.

Suggested Improvements

Would like a trunk release from the drivers seat (eventhough there is a trunk release on the fob).

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Cheap and good mileage

Written by: roper-girl on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Had car for about 3 months. Great affordable car with good mileage. I get 32 town and 35 highway driving 60 MPH. Lots of road noise, having transmission concerns. Visually appealing design inside and out. Much better quality and ride than other comparable vehicles in its class. Would recommend if you are looking for a really affordable new car that gets decent mileage.

Favorite Features

Interior, '08 body design, Sync.

Suggested Improvements

Less road noise, Better front end suspension.

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Economy and Performance, good price!

Written by: sifocus on 07/09/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Before I purchased this vehicle, I read many articles, reviews and test drove it for a week at a Hertz rental agent so that I could really feel what it is like to own one. Now I have bought this car the fun never seems to stop. The car performs very well and can be economical depending on your driving habits. You can have all of its 140 hp at your disposal or drive and take it easy to get that 30+ MPG your pocket craves for. What surprises me is that no matter how I drive this car, I can get a good range of 20-30 MPG's anyway. The brakes are quiet and predictable. The suspension is excellent for its class. Sporty coupe nice interior! Sirius and Sync rocks!

Favorite Features

Sporty, Euro-inspired design and suspension cues. "Edgy headlight" Good options offered. Best protection plan in the market. Affordable!

Suggested Improvements

A Collin McRae Special Edition AWD with a 290hp twin turbo engine. Other than that the current model is fine. Can't wait for the Steeda Focus to be available.

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God I Just Love It!

Written by: Mr. Lincoln on 07/08/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I knew exactly what I wanted when I ordered mine. After a brief comparison of similar vehicles on the web, I found that there are no other vehicles in its class or price range that can be equipped with so many options. I have an SE with about every option you can put on it, this means it is nicer and cheaper than an SES. I didn't buy the car for it's looks, but now that I have tinted the window and added molded mud flaps, it is a darn good looking car. Gray of course makes the car, especially when considering that color is not available for an SES. Basically, anyone who wants a nice focus, don't go for the SES because the same features standard on that model are more expensive. I am so happy!

Favorite Features

SYNC by far! I love that I was able to load every option available onto the middle trim level SE. This gave me the color I wanted which isn't available on the SES and I didn't have to pay for the spoiler which I didn't want. Ambient lighting is pretty slick at night and the factory sub sounds great!

Suggested Improvements

I wish they had never changed the debut car! Enough people complained about the rectangle fog lights and the shiny silver dash, so Ford changed them. Neither of those two things should have been changed as they were perfect as they were. Now, the silver dash is too quiet and less noticable.

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Great Car, Awesome Value, Excellent MPG

Written by: mlauer on 07/07/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is fun to drive and gets excellent mileage. My best mileage so far, over 3 days, driving 440 miles, is 41.2 MPG. Overall an excellent choice for any commuter.

Favorite Features

Auxilary input, SYNC, 5-speed, gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Interior trunk release, additional standard features such as cruise, ABS, power windows/locks.

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