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3.38 out of 5 stars

Decent Car for the Money

dgk, 06/02/2007
2004 Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Originally, I had wanted an SE, since I didn't really need all of the extra junk that the ZTS has. However, since it was the end of the model year I ended up getting a good deal on the ZTS. The 2.3L engine is quite peppy for a 4 cyl, and the car handles like a sports car that costs thousands more. The interior is quite comfy and can easily hold four people without much effort. The trunk is surprisingly large, probably due to the height of the back of the car. The styling of the car is okay I guess, but I am not much into that sort of thing. My only complaints are that the fuel mileage is very disappointing for a supposed economy car, and it seems like the exterior scratches easily.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

MY ZX3

ZX3yvr, 01/24/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A blast to drive, but build quality a bit suspect in places, totally reliable. Fuel economy is atrocious, I average about 16mpg per US gallon around town and about 25mpg on the highway. My friend drives a Saab 900 turbo with 45 more bhp and manages about 22mpg around town, what gives Ford???!!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Little Car For The Money

MarkieJohn, 12/25/2003
2004 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently traded in my 2000 Ford Escort ZX2 in for a 4-door Focus SE sedan. This car has plenty of room for up to 5 people. I love how you sit high in it with a clear view of the road in front. Love the sunroof and the in-dash 6-disc cd player..they are awesome. The 2.0-liter Zetec engine is peppy with the 5-speed manual, but still lacks the smoothness and precision of some of those import cars, but road noise is very minimal. This car handles great..seats lack back support. The brakes are dissapointing in this car..reminds me of the escort again. Overall, a great car for the money/value.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ford ZTW

Shereesp, 12/27/2003
2004 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We tow this vehicle behind our motorhome. This is so cute and compact that it is a perfect companion to our Excursion. We take this for our small jaunts. The rear cargo area is exceptionally roomy and easily accessable. Just an all around fun car to have!

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun

E.Ruppert, 11/29/2003
2004 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great little car. Lots of fun to drive, handles great, and has a surprising amount of power. It gets up and merges to freeway speed without any problem. The Focus has better overall quality than most of the other comparable cars I test drove before deciding to purchase..

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