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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun Fun Fun

Ken, 10/13/2009
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this new in 2001 and now use it as a second car. Much more fun to drive than my Camry. Takes the Western Pa hills and curves with ease. Very reliable. Only had to replace the spark plug wires after about 70,000 miles.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This is a very reliable car!

focusguy, 10/14/2002
2001 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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As my title says, this has been a very reliable car! I bought it new, with 5 miles on it, and it has performed wonderfully. It is a very comfortable car for both myself, at 270 pounds, and my wife, at 130 pounds, so it fits just about anyone! A very nice interior design. The exterior is also very pleasing. And the power... for the standard SP1 engine, I am quite impressed, you won't have any problems with this one.

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5 out of 5 stars

ZX3, Best Bang for the Buck, Part 2

snaptab, 11/04/2002
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The car continues to impress. After 20,000 miles absolutely no problems, none. Build quality remains tight, no squeaks or rattles. Gas mileage (with the 5 speed) is very good, 32 MPG overall. Fun to drive, practical and problem free....what more can you ask?

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I owe my life to this little car

choobaka, 10/25/2009
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Very reliable & very good on gas I always said I hated this car b/c I didn't like the look of the hatchback, but it never gave me any problems. I commuted to work 4hrs a day for over a year and never once had any issues. Was recently in a very bad car accident where I was hit at full highway speed by a Chevy Silverado (that's a big truck compared to my little hatchback), my car was totaled, but I lived. I would have to say they are built very well. As much as I hated the look of this car, I might have to buy another b/c I know they're safe.

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4 out of 5 stars

Ford Focus ZX3

alaskacub, 11/06/2002
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had a great experience with my 2001 Ford Focus. The only thing that has come up is the rear brake squeekiness, which is disturbing but I absolutely love everything else about the car.

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