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4.5 out of 5 stars

NO BELLS AND WHISTLES

IRONCLAD68, 11/25/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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PLAIN BUT VERY FUNCTIONAL.FUN TO DRIVE,TIGHT TURNING RADIUS,QUIET AND ROOMY INTERIOR.REASONABLY COMFORTABLE INTERIOR.IT HANDLES WELL ON CURVES AND HAS A PRETTY SMOOTH RIDE.SOUND SYSTEM IS NICE AND IT HAS A SPACIOUS TRUNK FOR ITS SIZE

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car

Julieann Ord, 07/10/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a good dependable car that has the sport compact feel and excellent European handling. Great gas mileage, almost 35 miles to the gallon is what I get.

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5 out of 5 stars

My '05 Focus Rocks!!!!!

sjillybean, 12/07/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I own a 2005 Ford Focus door hatchback zx3 and I love it, I traded in my 2000 focus and made the greatest decision ever.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive!

lorri, 07/09/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I enjoy driving my focus ZX5 SE so much! It handles very well, it holds the road and turns evenly. I also like the exterior, it's sporty & classy at the same time.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

MUCH IMPROVED

durability05, 12/15/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Previously owned a 2000 Focus LX, until I moved up to SUV's, still own 04 wrangler and 04 Pilot EX. I use this Focus as a commuter car, and it is not only cheaper than my 2000 Focus. It cost me only $12,000. It is much improved, especially in power ,auto transmission, handling and braking. And it still retains its exclusive Euro traits, excellent car!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

excellent car for a low price

Mike Webb, 07/25/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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As far as I'm concerned...I think that Ford has a excellent car in the Focus. It has a lot of pep, and gets good gas mileage. I've done two tests so far and have reached 32 mpg on average. Thats about 70% stop and go 30% highway. You can pay 3-6K more for a Honda or Toyota ... but what you are really paying for is the history that it's reliable. I'd take the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty then my chances afterwards...and pocket the $6,000.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Hard to Shift Focus

Bob M., 12/29/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have a 5 speed which is almost impossible to shift since the engine RPMs don't come down following acceleration in each gear. I bring it up to 3000 in first and it just stays there. Ford and my dealer both say "that's life". I hate this car, wish I had never bought it. It has a 6CD stereo which will not load the CDs. Bob

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5 out of 5 stars

great car

ericrad, 01/01/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car. Extremely fun, very solid, excellent value

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So much fun

Sarah, 01/15/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The first car I owned was the 2002 Focus. it was a great car but I traded it in for my '05. An even better car. It has a smooth quiet ride. Wonderful pick up and no matter where I am driving I always seem to get looked at and comments about my car's charcter and style. I wouldnt trade it in for the world.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

fun to drive

joe collazo, 08/11/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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A fun to drive econobox. A sporty suspension, an engine with some spunk and all the amenities that make it as enjoyable to drive as my Miata.

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