Used 2002 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
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Dissatisfied
Transmission started slipping at 20,000 miles. Tires worn out by 30K. Transmission now leaking fluid. Low gas mileage.
A Nice Little Car
Although not a spectacular vehicle, this car has been a good investment. It is reliable, fairly peppy, and fun to drive. The gas mileage is a bit disappointing for a 4 cylinder, and the SE trim is a little on the cheap side in the interior, but it has been one of the best purchases of a new vehicle I have ever made. It has required no work other than routine maintenance.
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Beware of brakes!
BE WARNED! This is a great car, but what the dealer won't tell you about is the "brake" factor. Ford uses a softer rotor that is designed to wear with the brake. So, every time you get your brakes done you also need new rotors. Even worse is that the brakes only last between 17,000 and 20,000 miles. So, if are going to purchase a Focus, be prepared to spend an additional $500-$1000 almost every year for new brakes.
FOCUS ZTS!
I got my car in September and i have done nothing but fall in love with it, we got so many discounts on the car, the post sept 11 0% financing...the X plan, which gets the price a little under invoice, then a 400$ college grad coupon...we got the car that had a sticker of about 18 grand down to 15....i love the car, its quick, its nimble, its everything you would want for under 20 grand...i got a Wings West Thruster style spoiler on the back and it looks beautiful
Fun to drive
I've had the car for a month and a half and put 9,000 miles on already. Installed a k&n cold air intake and a cat back exhaust, sounds great and has more top end rip. Drag raced my brothers miata and smoked him. The driver side mirror and rear view mirror vibrate and the driver side door is beginning to rattle, the only things I dislike about the car.