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4.38 out of 5 stars

2002 Ford Focus ZX5

CarMan, 04/10/2010
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
63 of 64 people found this review helpful

I have owned several cars in my life and drive more than the average. My Focus had its first repair at 112,000 miles needing a sensor replaced. Other than tires, and brakes, and oil changes this car has been an amazing one and I would not hesitate to buy another. Gas mileage is also incredible, tires are inexpensive, and the seats are more comfortable than in my Jag.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great car so far!

truckguy37, 04/27/2014
2002 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful

Bought this 2002 Focus ZX3 5spd last summer with 201,000 on it...for $700 drove it home! Knew it needed a couple things...didn't realize it needed more....Took the cover off the timing belt for inspection (Zetec motor) looked like the timing belt had never been replaced after 201,000 miles...the cracks were on the outside of the belt ready to snap! Had my mechanic look at it and it was very solid car no rust at all..and the seller never told me it had all new brake and fuel lines!! After spending $1,500 to get most of it done, it seems to be pretty good so far. I take it long and very short drives and doesn't leave me stranded. Getting 37 mpg is pretty good too!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Our Ford focus at 184k miles

azasadny, 09/10/2010
2002 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

We bought this car for our son a couple of years ago and we now have 184,000 miles on it. We have had to replace the coil pack, plugs, wires, shocks, front struts, alternator and several small parts, but overall we are 100% satisfied. This car is 8 years old with this many miles on it and still runs great, no oil leaks, no oil burning, etc. This is an economy car that is still economical to own and fun to drive. With this many miles, parts are obviously going to wear, but parts are cheap, the car is easy and inexpensive to repair and it's safe for our son. He was in a serious accident last year and the car held together and protected our son and daughter. We had a body shop get the car back.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good Transportation!!

Truckguy37, 04/02/2016
2002 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Fun little car!! short turning radious....goes good and wanted to get to 300,000 miles which it still could! Currently at 232,000 and unfortunately because of old car/high mileage issues I decided to purchase a 2008 Focus!! Great heater....best I ever experienced!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Love the car

Mike Castegnaro, 02/01/2006
2002 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased my 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 and I really love it. This car has power everything, including a 6 disc player. I have always had Ford cars and trucks and NEVER had any problem with any of them at all. The gas mileage is great and has a lot of pickup. My friend purchased an '06 Toyota Scion. It's also a really nice car, but it does suck up the gas. We both have 4 cylinders. My Focus gets 26 mpg around town and 35 on highway. This is my most expensive car that I have ever purchased, also my newest. Close to $10,000. The dealership was great, however, a little bit of pressure was involved. I did get a good deal though. This car will last me the next 10 years.

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