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2.5 out of 5 stars

Dissapointed in the focus

joe dirt, 10/15/2002
2003 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The focus is a reliable car. The only problem is its too small, very stiff ride not to comfortable. I would think with a car of that stature you would get good gas mileage, I dont. I probably get 18 miles to the gallon when on the sticker it said 27, not even close. I cant wait to get ride of this car, I hate the focus

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Vancouver ZX3 owner

o1_zx3, 10/17/2002
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car all-round except the gas mileage which averages 20mp US gallon around town. Im lucky to get 31mp US gallon on the highway. Cheap to maintain. Very reliable up to now. Great service department at the dealer. Looks great. DONT BUY A BLACK CAR IT SHOWS THE DIRT BIG TIME but it looks great when its clean. Stylish, believe it or not the car attracts glances from people saying they like the look of the car. Space, the trunk is HUGE!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

2112Rush, 08/15/2008
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This Focus has been the most reliable and fun car that we have had so far. It's is great with gas. Only big problem that we've had with it is something with the timing belts. But overall it has been a great car, very, very reliable. And the price isn't bad either.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

FocusFan, 12/27/2007
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first car and so far it has been great. We've had it for a year and it hasn't had so much as a battery problem-Extremely reliable. The car is easy and fun to drive with tight steering and a lot of zip to it. Both the interior and exterior have a really cool design. I do a have some complaints; The interior-actually the whole car- has an overuse of cheap plastic and the brakes squeak, but only in very cold, rainy, or snowy weather. If you're looking for a reliable car you can't go wrong with the Focus.

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5 out of 5 stars

ZX3, Best driving experience

markregel, 10/18/2002
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my 2000 Focus XZ3. This car has the best road-feel and handling of any I have driven. The ride is smooth and composed. Just finished riding a friends new Nissan Sentra. I didn't tell him, but no way would I trade it for my Focus. The ride was harsh and it sits low, like riding in a hole. Build Quality?

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