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4.5 out of 5 stars

my red focus

Berenice, 03/09/2009
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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when i first bought the car i was like its nice it looks cool its cheap , then i took it for a test drive it was a very smooth i liked it a lot

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!!

Cherry, 01/04/2017
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for 11 years and I love it. I have kept up the maintenance on it and it has been a very reliable and dependable vehicle. I've had absolutely no problems with it. I expect to have it for years to come.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great value.

Joseph Bergevin, 07/14/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just bought the 2005 ZX3, having previously bought a 99' ZX2, and I'm impressed with the refinement. I really liked my ZX2 (still do, actually), so I was surprised how much more advanced the Focus felt when I got behind the wheel. It rides smoothly, quietly, and relatively sprightly. You sit much higher. The steering wheel feels and looks nice and the stick feels much more "short throw" and precise. The clutch is effortless. It's easily the nicest car I've owned, out of 4 used and 2 new cars. It's roomy. It's solid. Above all, it's very reasonably priced. Ford is finally meeting the Japanese in quality, and (slightly) beating them in price. Kudos!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2K5 ZX5

RBARKC, 03/17/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love the styling of the ZX5. It has a Euro flare to it and is a lot of fun to drive. After driving a sedan for several years a smaller car is a joy to drive. The Focus is a great car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not bad at all

nichole, 08/20/2008
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Definitely not a bad car. Only problem is when the alternator went up. Scared the crap out of me and seemed a little ironic that it happened with less than 20,000 miles on the car, but whatever. Not too impressed at needing new tires at 20,000 either. Partial blame on the dealer for not doing it and then the other half on myself for not knowing to ask. Handling is pretty good and parking is really easy. Not thrilled with the road noise at high speeds but I'll take that over having to turn off my AC to get moving above 30 mph in my old car.

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