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Whatta Steal w/the Special 2.3L Engine
wnyfordguy, 01/14/2011
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 Comfort 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this used on 3/31/09 w/58k miles for my eldest son to commute to college. I got it cheap after previous owner bought it damaged the prior fall - it was in a front-end collision; he did most of the repairs himself. Regardless, this car is solid! It's amazingly quick for a 4-banger. That's because it was sold in NY, so it has the 2.3L Duratec PZEV engine that produces 145 HP, as opposed to the weaker 2.0L engines that came with most 03 MY 'Foci'. Around the town gas mileage is OK-to-Very Good (21-24 MPG), but it's great on highway trips (up to 29 MPG). Also, it's very comfortable and fun/different to drive - maybe that's what others refer to as this car's "European" feel.
2.3 PZEV ZX3 Focus 5 speed
shopwrd, 06/09/2008
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has been great. 63,000 miles (owned since new) and the engine has yet to sputter with hesitation. Average low 30's mpg and the highest I've got so far is 41mpg from San Diego to San Jose. More than adequate power and it has never had one problem!
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Zippy
Denise, 06/27/2020
2003 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm very pleased with car. I swore I'd never buy a inline 4 but thiscar has plenty of power. Interior is very good its held up very well. Just enough cup holder and compartments for me. Love to be able to put down back seats to haul bigger loads its not like a truck but for hauling 5 ppl and maybe a dog or 2, grocery shopping,buying a tv or, throw your bicycle in easy peasy.
Buy It! Great handling and comfortable!
Targetdisco, 06/10/2009
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Gave an 8 for Fuel Economy because it used to be good, now it is average. Lived in suburban DC, with no huge hills, for 1.5 years. Did the long trips, commuting, and around town; all great mileage. Moved to "real" WV with lots of huge hills 13 months ago, and mileage is not good at all. The imitation Euro handling is certainly there and is great. Seats are comfy, lots of room, and good storage. Mine has a sunroof/moonroof and 6 cd changer. I think the Cd changer finally conked out. In 2.5 years, I've taken it to the shop for tires, and oil changes. Oct 06, I bought the car with 30k miles. So it's been an outstanding and problem free car.
Top Flight Car - If Modified
svt_owner, 07/03/2013
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Test drove an Acura RSX-S and SVT. RSX felt cramped with poor outward vision poor and didn't come "loaded" as the SVT - which had everything but traction control. Driving position, outward vision and ergonomics all superior to RSX, as are brakes. Body roll excessive and gear linkage slow. Worst feature is the dual mass flywheel, which is supposed to dampen out ham fisted shifting, but merely retards revs, acceleration, and obviates engine braking. Noisy car with practically no sound insulation, although it comes with a good sound system. MPG on the poor side, especially in mixed traffic, (22-23).