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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Choice for the Price

LarryZX4SES, 03/23/2009
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned many dozens of Fords. I traded-off a 2003 Ranger FX4 for the Focus. My wife and I test drove every make of vehicle before deciding, and the last two choices were a BMW 3 series or the Focus. The BMW was without question better in performance, handling and comfort, but not $20,000.00 better. I drive the car to work daily and average around 28-29 mpg in town. On the highway the mileage can jump to 34 mpg or better. The car is almost paying for itself on gasoline savings alone. The main selling points for me were the leg room, handling, pretty good pep especially for passing on the highway, and over all comfort. For a drive-to-work car, it has been very good.

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5 out of 5 stars

2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES

ALJOKY, 07/24/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It is very powerful, light, balance and the most comfortable seat to drive long distance.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

GREAT Commuter

bisquick, 04/18/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the car for $8900 with Ford rebate. I was to use it as a commuter, expecting it to be a weak performer. The steering, brakes and ease of driving is great! Considering my other car was a 500hp monster with modified everything! While not as fun, its still very fun and reliable while getting 29-37mpg, wisper quiet interior, great AC, super stereo and its a PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) for the green people. I like it a lot!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Best Buy

chirider, 07/29/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I am very pleased with my recent purchase of the Focus. Its exterior appearance is a quantum leap improvement over its predecessors. It handles well, provides a smooth and relatively solid ride. The Mazda3 was a strong temptation for me and likely exceeds the Focus in many respects, but you get much more bang for the buck in the Focus.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great for the price!

Foci1, 04/16/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Leasing the '05 ST. Good car, fun to drive. Sure there are better cars out there, but none with a lease as good as Fords.

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