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Used 2000 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My first new car, won't be my last Focus

italianguy, 09/25/2003
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
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Love this car! It's been a reliable hauler (love the folding split seats) and has plenty of giddy-up for a small car. Outside of the recalls, I've had no major problems with it. I get about 34 highway/27 city mileage wise. I can't complain with that. Haven't had a need to transport many passengers, thankfully, the rear seat is a pain to get into.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Car... If parts would stop failing

dt90007, 05/04/2002
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The car is great... i love the way it looks drives and handles. The fold down rear seats provide oodles of storage space when you need it... However, i too have been to the ford dealership a little to often for my tastes. Everything has been covered by the warranty but i bought a new car so i wouldn't have to worry about the problems. However, i know my service guy really well now.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Way more fun than a Toyota Corolla

Hocus Focus, 01/16/2008
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new, and have owned it for almost eight years. It's been a blast to drive and way, way more reliable than my previous car (Toyota Corolla). Only major complaint was an ignition lock problem in year seven, which by then was out of warranty and cost $250 to replace. Being a 1st year model it had a few recalls but they were fixed quick, free, and easy. Fuel economy (23 city, 33 highway) was a little lower than expected. Handling was a MAJOR positive surprise. Braking fine, replaced once at 51K. Front and Rear headroom impressive - a friend who is 6'3" fits in the back seat with no complaints... and he even works for GM. 5-speed manual shifts fine, clutch is a breeze.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

FORD FOCUS ZX3 00'

JONATHAN FLESTADO, 08/28/2002
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

DRIVING A 00 FORD FOCUS IS REALLY GOOD ! YOU CANT REALLY FEEL ANY VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SPEED OF MORE THAN 75M PER HOUR.ITS REALLY FUN TO DRIVE A CAR LIKE THIS.EVERYBODY IS ASKING ME WHAT KIND OF CAR IS IT .THERE TRYING TO BUY IT, BUT IM WILLING TO SELL IT AND GET ANOTHER FORD AND IT SHOULD BE A SVT FOCUS! HA! HA!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Move over Civic, Focus is here to stay!!

focusracer1, 10/11/2003
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
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Today it is 10/11/03 and my focus turned 80,000 miles today. I have babied it and at the same time trashed it and it is still running as if were brand new. My friend who owns a 2001 Honda Civic, has gone thru a blown transmission and some bad shocks. The whole thing about Japanese cars being better than American cars has been thrown out the window thanks to the innovation of the Ford Focus. Anyone who is looking for an economical car with some real go, then look no further than the Ford Focus.

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