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Affordable Ford Fun
Darrell NUssbaum, 04/30/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My SES is nicely equipped; it has just about all the options you can order. It handles like a jungle cat on a chase. I'm very inpressed with the quality and comfort this auto presents. The fit and finish is excellent. Whether you are driving or just admiring the ZX3 you feel the tingle of ownership. It is a fine Detroit piece of workmanship with a look of things to come down the road. It is fun driving that is affordable with many creature comforts.
Good Basic Car
Joel from IL, 08/31/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We owned a 2003 Focus, and we traded for the 2005. We now have 3500 miles on the Focus. The 2005 is fun to drive, but it seems that I have to readjust the wheel for each bump I hit. It may be because of the low-profile tires. I'm surprised at only 21-22 mpg city which isn't good for a 4 cylinder. The dealer reflashed the PCM to see if that helps. One downgrade is cheaper quality interior materials. Also, the door and quarter panels aren't flush which is a build quality issue. This Focus has been to the dealer for a minor issue of rough morning idle. Despite the negatives, driving a 2004 Cavalier left me wanting my Focus back.
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My Baby!
ariana, 04/15/2007
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I plan on keeping this car for the next 50 years! I've had no problems with it at all, and the gas mileage is fantastic on the freeway. The EPA estimate is 35 HWY for my model, and on my last trip I got 34.8, while going 70 or more with no AC. No mechanical problems at all, and it's compact size is great for maneuvering in Los Angeles. The car costs nothing to operate besides the $19.99 oil change I get religiously, and gas.
Excellent Vehicle
bDw, 02/19/2006
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent vehicle. I LOVE it! It is very fuel efficient ... very good car for a teen because it is very safe. One of the safest cars of the newer model cars. Very good looking as well.
Fun to Drive, Easy to Park
RWGManhattan, 02/05/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great little car with sporty handling, good fuel economy, and lots of flexible space. It parks in spaces too tight for most other available cars except the cramped Mini and cheap Chevy Aveo. It's got better handling than and a ride superior to the Hyundai Elantra, the Scion triplets (though the boxy XB has more and more flexible interior space), and other cars in its class. It doesn't have the cramped feeling of the Corolla, the Pontiac Vibe, the Civic.