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Used 2004 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car!

terrapin24h, 08/16/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX5 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

The focus is a great car with awesome handling, great steering feedback and(with the 2.3L engine) good performance even with an auto tranny. It's quite zippy, handles very well(mine has 16" wheels from the factory) and sips gas pretty good when not being abused. Round town I get about 27mpg and on the highway, i can get up to about 32mpg.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Handles great

Heres How, 02/02/2005
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've now had the car long enough to fairly evaluate it and there's really nothing to gripe about. I sold an F150, wanting better mileage, and had driven the 2.0 engine and decided to buy this because of the 2.3 that became available. This car feels like a sports car, it handles great, is very quick for it's class. The 2.3 engine has 145 hp and responds right when you want it. The five speed is very precise. I don't like automatics and manuals like this one are the reason why. I'm an older guy who is an enthusiast and recommend this car to anyone who enjoys driving responsive cars and still needs a back seat. I have the sport package with standard brakes but recommend the anti lock upgrade.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Focus

Teppi, 02/17/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX5 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had a horrible buying experience at Earnhardt Ford in Phoenix, AZ, but thank goodness I ended up with such a great vehicle! The gas mileage is great and it drives so smooth and sporty. I was originally looking at buying a Toyota Matrix, but decided on the Focus instead because of the value. It is a more affordable car with virtually the same features.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

focus on fun

rhbaker1995, 09/24/2003
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The ford focus is a well built fun to drive inexpensive vehicle and for all you hot rodders there are also an abundance of performance parts for this vehicle I highly recommend the focus for anyone who is looking for inexpensive transportation that is reliable fun to drive and looks good

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my ZX3

cornopro, 08/06/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 Comfort 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently bought a new 2004 Ford Focus ZX3, with the 2.0 liter Zetec engine and an automatic. After having driven a minivan for several years, it is so much fun to zip around in traffic in this car. The handling is awesome, especially considering the price. I bought it for nearly 4 grand off the sticker!I really like my Focus, although I wish for a little better gas mileage. Great car!

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