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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car for Reasonable price.

lilkk, 04/03/2011
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've owned my 2003 Ford Focus ZX3-5 speed manual since July of 2003. For being a lower priced vehicle I couldn't have asked for a better more reliable vehicle. I've only had two problems over the last, almost, 8 years. The first full summer I owned the vehicle the A/C went out, but was covered under warranty-no hassles. Recently I had to replace the alternator, otherwise besides routine maintenace it has been a fantastic reliable vehicle I couldn't be happier. When I bought the vehicle I was just going to college. The storage in the back of the vehicle is amazing for the size. For being a small vehicle it handled Wisconsin winters very very well. Definitely recommend Focus.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 02 SVT

Bobby Lasiter, 07/29/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Since Buying my SVT Focus I have had so much fun getting to know it and Breaking it in. The car performs like a race car. Ford did a great job with this SVT. Keep up the great work

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I like it

JD11, 07/28/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The car has been great for the first 700 miles and I only had the car a week. It seems like I'm always at the gas station. I haven't figured out the gas milage yet so I don't know if it's because I'm getting bad gas milage or because it's the small gas tank. The car handles really well. With all of the incentives I got it dropped the price considerably. I have also enjoyed the 6-disc changer even though I really didn't think I needed it.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun Little Car

James, 09/27/2008
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car because I was traveling long distance to work, at first 120 miles on way now about 60. The gas mileage is good. I avergave about 30 mpg. I have really enjoyed having it. No major problems. I did have to replace the ignition switch once and the engine light stays on, I'm told it's because of where I buy my gas. I just find this a fun little car. My entire family enjoys the car. It goes good in the snow and wet roads as long as I take it nice and easy. Ford must have done something right with this one because I see lots of them on the road.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Been a great car

WYcommuter, 02/15/2010
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought with 8000 miles in 05. Still have with 115000. Only one issue and that was a new ignition core (cheap repair). Live in WY and commute through blizzards and have never been stuck or stranded with this great little car. I drive it and leave the F150 in the garage when its icy. Did not buy fancy, manual windows, locks, etc. maybe that why no problems.

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