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4 out of 5 stars

Pleased, for the most part

Detroit Scott, 02/10/2003
2003 Ford Focus SE Comfort 4dr Sedan w/Zetec (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my Focus for about 6 weeks and am disappointed about only one thing: The fuel economy is much worse than I thought it would be. I traded in a 1997 Escort that still got about 375-400 miles out of a tank of gas. I'm lucky to get 325 out of the Focus, and that's with a lot of highway driving. On the positive side, the sound system and creature comforts a nice. It's a fun ride.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Little Car

Ron Willinger, 08/29/2003
2003 Ford Focus SE Comfort 4dr Sedan w/Zetec (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Excellent all around run around car and was fun to drive on long vacation.

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5 out of 5 stars

SVT Rules

Obsession, 08/25/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Excellent handling, 28+mpgs (no kidding), wonderfull array of features, comfort is thru the roof. Adults of average height (5'10"-6') sit comfortably in back seat w/ average height driver/passenger (and I have a moonroof).

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Won't buy a Ford again

Dissatisfied Owner, 07/04/2008
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought my car new and was fine until after I passed the "Lemon Law" limit. I only have 61000 miles on my car. I've had nothing but problems with my car! In the shop constantly. Transmission went out, had radio replaced 6 times, now have an after market radio paid for by Ford, alternator and cellunoid went out, blower motor went out, mold in my A/C x 2 and getting poorer gas mileage. It makes the weirdest noises that my local dealer can't always find the cure for. Never did get the gas mileage it claimed to get. I purchased the extended warranty and was so glad I did! I'd be in the "Poor House" now if I hadn't.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

NO NO NO

emcorcoran, 02/13/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is a nice looking car but it seems that every 1000 miles or so something breaks down on it. At 600 yes 600 miles i needed a new trans. at 1500 i needed a new electrical system and to this day it still isnt fixed. The handling in the snow sucks. I would not buy another one of these ever again!!!!

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