2008 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews

Awesome

Written by: Nathan on 07/02/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I love this car! I have only had it for one week and I am always looking for excuses to drive it. I got the SE with a 5 speed. The transmission is geared perfect and makes the car an absolute blast to drive. It handles great. It is comfortable and roomy even for me (I am 6'1"). The gas mileage has been great too! I average 37 or more on the highway and around 32 in town. Doesn't get much better than that! The car also has plenty of power. I can squeal the tires in 1st 2nd and 3rd gears. It is fast when you want it to be and gets great gas mileage when you take it easy.

Favorite Features

I love the smart start feature. It is so neat that the car starts itself. I also love the controls. They are clear and easy to use. I did not get sync but I hear that it is also neat. I love the manual transmission. If you like driving a manual this is a great car. It shifts great.

Suggested Improvements

Can't find anything yet. The preset buttons for the radio are a little small but I am getting used to that. Other than that I like everything about the car.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Ford Focus SE 2008

Written by: adm1221 on 07/01/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought my Ford Focus back in March when it was first coming out with its new model. I already have 6000 miles on the car (mostly because we only take my car since its getting 45 miles on highway. I have had no problems with the car.

Favorite Features

Sync, Sirius radio, 43-45 MPG!

Suggested Improvements

My only complaint is that there is no back light in the back seat. Everything else so far has been great!!

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Smart little car

Written by: Jo on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I drive 50/50 city and the highway, and I average 32 mpg after 2 months. It's quick and responsive for a 4 cylinder, and I love all the technology gadgets. Didn't think I'd love Sync or Sirius so much. It is nice and quiet so I can hear them both well. I tested small cars from Toyota and Honda, but both are uncomfortable cars for big and tall people (Toyota is terrible for long legs and Honda is terrible for head room). I can see my car from my office window, and to my surprise, this car turns a lot of heads. I think the leg room could still be better, but I'm glad I bought this car.

Favorite Features

Speed control, onboard mileage calculator, Sync, quiet, zippy, turns heads.

Suggested Improvements

Trade one of the cigarette lighters for a plug, improve leg room, add an outside temperature gauge. Door cup holders too small (center console cup holders fine).

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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More Smiles per Mile

Written by: California Driver on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I live in Calif so this car is almost polution free with the PZEV system, (grilling a burger produces more Hydro Carbons than a 100 mile trip) it may cut into the MPG but I am getting 31 combined in the LA area and 36 on a recent road trip along the california coast with varing speeds and hills and with stops in towns on the way. So I am really pleased with this fun to drive car. My business partner bought a Toyota Yaris as it gets 37-39 but on highway speeds the road noise is terrible and the stearing is by wire so it does not handle near as nice as the focus, and is very slow to get up and going compared to the focus, 1.5 vs. 2.0. for just a couple of mpg I will take the power any day

Favorite Features

Amazing power, this little car is fast, and you have to drive it. With the 5 speed manual I feel 18 again. The gas mileage is pretty amazing, sound system that comes with is excellent even w/o the sync. Plug in the i-pod and roll on. Outside noise is really cut, it is a music pod for sure.

Suggested Improvements

Plastic hub caps are a little cheesy, the cloth seats are not heavy enough material, after just 2 months the drivers side is showing wear, covers have been ordered. Crank handle windows take too many revolutions and hit anything you have in the door pockets.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love my new Focus

Written by: Wendy CT on 06/27/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

My 2008 SES ford Focus is the best. The only thing I did not get was the leather seats. The car is great on gas. I am getting 27 mile a gallon around town and 32 highway can't complain about that with today's gas prices. I tested many other cars but keep coming back to the Focus. It's got the get up and go I was looking for. Would tell anyone looking to buy "it's a great car". Thank you Ford.

Favorite Features

It's made in the USA

Suggested Improvements

More color options for the interior

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Nice cruiser

Written by: Sully on 06/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Hard to tell just yet owned it one week then could not drive it for a week because of a bad wheel bearing at 600 miles. 1,200 miles now averaging 36+ mpg without having been on highway yet. Drives nice with 5 speed and sunroof open through PA mountains. The Vista Blue looks awesome with the black interior and just enough chrome.

Favorite Features

5 speed, sunroof, vista blue, gauges look great at night, mpg

Suggested Improvements

Interior trunk release,

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love the Focsus SES

Written by: Otto on 06/22/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is fun to drive, looks good and gets great gas mileage. If you’re looking for a great commuter or an efficient family car this is a good choice. My best mileage so far is 38.2 on my 30 mile drive to work.

Favorite Features

Sync, hands free phone.

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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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.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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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)

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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