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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic small car for the money

BHenze, 03/02/2004
2003 Ford Focus SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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What can I say, fast, fun to drive and good looking small car. This is the the only small car I would drive.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Not a Lemon, but NOT a great car

CharlestonGurl, 08/20/2010
2003 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my 03 Ford Focus LX used at 35000 mi. Drove great for first year. Soon after, alternator died (after draining 2 batteries), brakes CONSTANTLY squealed (even after replacing rotors), a pipe to the engine RUSTED OFF (luckily a friend could replace it for me), tail lights died a lot, ridiculous rattle/vibration in the dash that would go away if you hit the dashboard, trunk would not latch since the last few months. I was in a wreck a month ago that totaled the car at 141,000 mi. I walked away without a scratch, so I guess the car was pretty durable. Wouldn't purchase another one though, I'm looking for a Toyota Camry or Nissan Altima now.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2003 Focus

Supergrl, 07/24/2003
2003 Ford Focus SE Comfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the best car I have driven! I wanted it very badly and it was definatly worth it!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Ford Focus Fun

Eibhlin, 03/07/2004
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my ZX5! However, I'm not getting the mileage I thought I would be getting. I also have a problem with the windshield wiper design. There always seems to be a stream of wated running down the windshield to the right of my line of vision. It gets annoying.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great City Car!

Bob, 04/22/2006
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Tight car! Solid, no rattles, more than adequate power and handles well! Love it as city runabout, easy entry, exit, parking and great visibility all around. Hatchback can carry BIG loads, like a mini SUV! Over 30k miles, no problems yet. Have a loaded automatic, sunroof and all extras yet it still doesn't have a rattle it - wife loves it too - Just leave the Town Car in the garage and use the Focus in the city!

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