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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great for the young family

DeeAnn, 04/25/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SES 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my Focus wagon. It's great because it fits all our needs. We have one small child and 2 dogs. Everyone fits with room to spare. The Focus drives great, has some get up and go for a wagon. I've only had one small problem with my highbeams not going off but took it to the dealer and they fixed it in about 1 hour.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The best choice I never did make

Rach, 09/06/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I didn't make the decision to get a Focus -- my husband and the salesman did. I wanted the big SUV. Of course, it was a blessing that I decided on the Focus, especially with the price of gas these days. It is WONDERFUL on fuel! I get about 432 miles to the tank and I get 36 miles to the gallon. It has a 12 gallon tank. Great on the pocket book. Much better than 15 miles to the gallon! It is fun to drive, but because of the fuel economy, the 2.0L engine doesn't have the pep that my former V8 had. However, I much prefer to save the gas and money. Would definitely recommend it as a car for anybody who likes to drive, despite the rising fuel costs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Second Focus Wagon even better than first.

Desert Dog, 04/06/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SES 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just traded an '02 Focus wagon that I logged 54,000 miles in three years with no repair problems. Liked it so well I bought another, this time an SES. The '05 is quieter, steers better, has plenty of pep climbing hills and mountains, and gets great gas mileage. I like the new dash layout. Would recommend to anyone who wants the most for their money.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

My Yellow Focus

djroeder, 04/28/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Ford Focus is a looker! I have a bright yellow Focus and I have people of all ages looking at it. I love to drive it as it is a fun car to drive. It stays on the road well and handles curves well. I drive on the highway most of the time and it holds its own there also. If I was going to complain about something it would be the paint job. I don't think it holds up well; it scratches easily. Also, I have had to have 3 lug nut covers replaced as they fall off after having the tires rotated. I would also like just an inch or two more room in the back seat leg area.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Focus Wagon SE

Lee Luna, 02/21/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First wagon I ever owned was a 1964 Falcon; after that I have owned several wagons including 9 passenger large wagons. Went to a smaller wagon when the Taurus came out and have owned several of them; however this Focus wagon is one of the best handling and most economical vehicles I have ever owned. I haven't had one problem with the car, even my wife likes it, and that is the best testimony ever. (you have to know her)

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