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Not for the long haul
Nrmltowngrrrl, 07/03/2004
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
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This was my first car ever, and it will be my last Ford. Looks cute and is fun to drive, but quality is poor. Stuff keeps breaking: clutch master cylinder (at 20K), ignition switch (stranded at 40K; not fun), brakes (at 45K), cd player/radio cuts off for no reason (even after being sent for fixing), leaky radiator (66K), wiper speed is never right, makes weird crunching noise over speed bumps, brakes always squeaky! Plus, dealership service is not helpful. Takes forever to get recalls fixed, sometimes they don't even order the parts. I can't wait to get rid of this thing and would not recommend the Ford Focus to anyone.
Great Car... If parts would stop failing
dt90007, 05/04/2002
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
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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.
Way more fun than a Toyota Corolla
Hocus Focus, 01/16/2008
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
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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.
FORD FOCUS ZX3 00'
JONATHAN FLESTADO, 08/28/2002
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback
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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!
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.