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TheReverend, 06/05/2004
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've enjoyed our ZX5 Focus a lot. The power is adequate, though not great, and it handles like a champ on all types of roads. I love the way the interior is laid out, ergonomics are good, seats are comfy. Our minor problems were that we had to have it re- aligned after only 17K and the paint chipped off the shifter knob at about 15K. The alignment could have been my fault, I do drive it pretty hard. The exterior looks get a little old after awhile, but aftermarket parts are everywhere.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Great car to roll off a cliff

John Berklon, 06/20/2004
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is the worst piece of trash I have seen in my life. After 2 months and 5k miles the engine blew out...Great work Ford...Living up to your name of fix or repair daily.

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sgomez, 07/31/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I traded my less than one-year-old 02 Focus ZTW for one of these babies in Pitch Black. Its hard to believe that they belong to the same family. Don't get me wrong, the little wagon was extremely competent and reliable and always a sweet ride. The 5- doors SVT is in a whole together different league, hard to compare. I have had the car for less than a week so I am rating 10 to all items in the survey. If I change my mind I will let you know

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4.25 out of 5 stars

quite a good car

asb, 06/23/2004
2003 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I enjoy my new Focus. It is a confortable car and I like it. Still not confortable with the gas mileage...could be much better for this size car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome 1st Ford

RaiderRick, 09/29/2005
2003 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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My fully loaded ZTW has been a dream. Ran like a top up in North Dakota over a brutal winter -- great on ice and snow with the Pirelli P600s (which wore out after about 15k -- put Falkens on, much nicer tire and are better in the wet and handle just as good). Knock on wood, car is a dream.

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