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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great all around car

Jeremy, 02/04/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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For many years I have been a staunch supporter of import cars. My last car was a Honda Civic and was not the automotive icon everyone depicts it to be. Ford still has some ground cover on the little things, but for the real world, you can't go wrong with the Focus. It rides better, has more power, better visibility, and better factory support than any import out there! Especially Honda.

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4 out of 5 stars

2005 Ford Focus ST

Shelton, 02/13/2008
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Outside of a water leak and a bad customer service from the dealer at purchase time, spent first 40 of 60 days in their shop trying to fix the water leak, the car has been extremely dependable and excellent to drive on the highway. Very nimble around town, not too many turns this car can not navigate with ease. Not a headturner, but brings some sleepish performance to the table.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

U-Bet-Cha!

Dusty, 08/13/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Sporty, Quick and a blast to drive, and handles like it is on a rail! what more can you ask for?

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4.13 out of 5 stars

The real mileage is 18.7 mpg, not 26 mpg!

Wenguang Wang, 02/07/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this new '05 Focus in Nov. 2004. The performance and comfort are good. However, the claimed city driving of 26 is a dream. I constantly get 17-19 mpg for city driving. I don't use air conditioning, don't press the gas hard, nor brake hard. I don't drive with windows open. I don't drive with lights on in daytime. However, I can never get higher mileage. If I had known it uses this much gas, I would not buy it at all.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

142000 miles in two years and it keeps

Gvs, 06/24/2008
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The most dependable car I had so far. Only had two glitches with it: a) Two light bulbs had to be replaced b) The drivers safety belt buckle has been replaced. Engine and drive train wise, this car performs like a charm, costs very little to drive.

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