Used 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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The Ambiguous Focus
Zetec, 05/05/2008
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I loved this car from the start and began to modify it. Lowered racing suspension and rims with high qaulity tires made it handle great, best car I ever had, good power but not great, its not really a sports car after all. Replaced front wheel bearings at 60k after some vibration. After that at 72k i turned on the AC and the blower motor caught fire under the dash and burned the interior pretty badly before it was put out, as I was driving it was considered a car accident not a auto fire and I wasn't covered, total loss. I am however getting a new Focus. I'll roll down the windows
Great Car for Reasonable price.
lilkk, Kenosha, WI, 04/03/2011
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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Great car for the money
Melinda Dawson, 12/20/2003
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is zippy for the price. Nice styling and easy to drive. Hate the seat setup as I can't adjust the wheel and accelerator distance to match my body... but other than that have no complaints
Much Better than I would have thought...
hatchback2, 03/02/2005
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my manual Focus hatchback for more than 18 months and have had zero problems. After 41,000 miles I've had no problems with tires, brakes, nothing. Maybe the first years stunk but I see no reason to put down this car. No, it isnt' a BMW but what do you expect? Very impressive on snow and ice. Just had brakes checked and still well within specs. So far much better than the VW Golf I had before this.
Nothing but problems
IR, 09/02/2005
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Purchased this vehicle on the recommendation of Consumer Reports. So far this car has had nothing but problems. Ford dealership replaced the clutch, airbags, alternator, and the engine computer. Overall quality is below average; there's a reason why this car has a low resale value.