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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pocket Rocket

YellowMenace, 11/12/2002
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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When the Focus' first came out, all I could say was yuck! I got to drive one of the first one but was not impressed. But somehow since the release of the SVT it struck me. It just needed a facelift and more power. When I saw the SVT I fell in love. It was a hot little car. I have found out that others think the same. Even though it has a 170hp engine, It is still a long ways from its bigger brothers the Lightning and Cobra. Don't get me wrong, it is one of the most fun cars I have ever driven, but with a super or turbo charger this car would fly! Next year we are going to put in a Supercharger. WRX and Mustangs watch out!

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Leaky Ford

Brandy , 11/14/2002
2002 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this car at 41 actual miles. By the time I got it home I had already called the dealership about one (1) defect that I had found. Within the next two (2) weeks. The car leaked two (2) times, causing puddles, ranging from 1-1/2" to 2", in the passengerside front floorboard. I would NOT recommend this car to ANYONE! This was my first EVER Ford purchase & I am not the least bit happy.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

I love my Focus!!

Tammers35, 11/14/2002
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I test drove the Sentra, Civic, Rio, Echo, and Accent before the Focus. The Civic and Sentra were a slightly highter quality, but MUCH higher in price for the same options that ZX5 had standard. The others didn't even offer all the options I wanted (automatic power everything & cruise)at any price. I would have bought this car even without the year end clearance price. It's fun to drive, handles great, has just enough power, and is EASY to park!

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1.5 out of 5 stars

JUST SAY NO

saynotoford, 02/20/2010
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car was trouble the first three months I had it. The radio just stopped working, and I had to replace the alternator. ALL of the window regulators have broken, and one is broken for a second time. Ford UNUSUALLY built it with 3 motor mounts instead of 4, so they will wear, and it cost about 200 each to replace. Even the mechanic said he didn't know why Ford did that. I had to replace all of the spark plugs. The housing temperature unit thing is made of plastic and leaked coolant. it has custom tires so be ready to pay if you need to replace them. Mine rides extremely rough, and I do get oil changes and transmission flushes.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

In Focus

Diva, 11/14/2002
2002 Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I had some problems with the original tires, but replaced them @15,000 miles and so far I've had no more problems. I am concerned with the quality of the vehicle, but it is comfortable and reasonably fun to drive. There is a LOT of road noise/wind.

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