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Used 2003 Ford Focus Wagon Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

FocusFan, 12/27/2007
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first car and so far it has been great. We've had it for a year and it hasn't had so much as a battery problem-Extremely reliable. The car is easy and fun to drive with tight steering and a lot of zip to it. Both the interior and exterior have a really cool design. I do a have some complaints; The interior-actually the whole car- has an overuse of cheap plastic and the brakes squeak, but only in very cold, rainy, or snowy weather. If you're looking for a reliable car you can't go wrong with the Focus.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Getting Better / Like it more.

"L", 12/21/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I'am back !!! Mileage has improved somewhat. City mpg from a low of 20 (wife driving it)to 24 and 25-30 in the highway. I got a cool 30mpg this past weekend. I did the same trip as when it was new back in Nov 1st. I got 24.9 then. Did not use the AC this time (It was cold) 70-75 mph. Noise level on newly paved roads is more tolerable. Can carry a ton of stuff in the back with seats down. Love that RDS on my radio.I Hear 2004 has 19 more ponies? and better mileage ? Test drove the Toyota Prius, great car but I can put alot of gas in my Focus with the $8k+ difference in price.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Practical Performer

Alleve23, 02/04/2006
2003 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Traded in an SUV for this car in the North East. Performs well in the wet/snow conditions. The ZTW has provided me with more than adequate storage space and power. It is nimble and quick with the ZETEC. Rear shocks needed to be replaced at 2000 miles; they have been fixed and have given me no problems since. I have driven the vehicle 26,000 problem free miles per year and it has been holding up very well.

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3 out of 5 stars

I LIKE IT!

Nizoral1, 02/20/2004
2003 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought my new ztw wagon today for 13900 including all rebates from ford and dealer. tt control 6 disc changer you name it. Nows the time to buy that leftover. Cant beat the price msrp 19200. 13900 WOW Just cant beat the price for anything close to the wagon!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Not bad so far

BadAndy, 04/02/2004
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The Good: Spacious Front/Trunk. Premium Sound with mp3/cd player. Thoughtful moveable driver hand rest/item bin. Power everything AND Cruise control. 6 speed int. wiper. 24/27 mpg w AC, 30/33 mpg w/o AC. Low/Mid highway road noise. The Bad: Gear change hangs/jerks from zero to low-very annoying, thoughtful hand rest not so thoughtful for bigger people (gets in way of seatbelt buckle when down). Trunk lid doesn’t pop all the way up, gets very uncomfortable after long period of driving. The Ugly: The gear change ratio makes an otherwise very peppy, sprightly car feel grossly underpowered.

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