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4.88 out of 5 stars

Solid

Focus Fan, 05/20/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I had an SUV, so the fuel economy is flat out great. For the price, the ST model looks good, has plenty of cool features and is fun to drive. Anyone looking for a low cost fuel, efficient and fun car shouldn't sleep on this.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

one of the best!

v foster, 09/24/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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One of the best autos I have ever owned for all around economy, fun to drive, fewer problems, looks, ease of handling, and dependability.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Pleasing Performance

T.L. Anderson, 05/22/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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When I went to purchase a new car, I was honestly more interested in the pricing than the actual car. I was used to buying used cars at least 10 years old. By the end of the first month, I was so in love with my Ford Focus that I wished I had made this purchase years earlier. I love the smooth ride, the HUGE trunk space (love to shop) and most of all the 26 miles per gallon (at least) in the CITY! I also love the new clearcoat that comes with the paint job. Even when my car needs washing, it looks sparkling in the sunlight. I will probably trade in my Focus next summer but only for a new model Ford Focus. I am pleased with my purchase and this car's performance.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun Little Car

Paul, 05/22/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle has been fun to drive for our whole family. I bought it for my son as a starter vehicle but all of us enjoy driving it. The price was $12,000 including tax, title and license. It gets over 30 miles to the gallon and has quite a lot of pep for a 4 cylinder vehicle. For the money, I haven't been able to find anything close to it in performance.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

MY FORD FOCUS

ROBERT J BAUM, 05/22/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my second Focus. That's how much I like this car. My first was a 2001 manual transmission. Now I have an automatic transmission with so many extras I feel like I own a Ford Town Car. I weigh in at around 278 pounds at 5 foot eight inches tall and I never have felt crowded in it. The pick up when entering traffic is swift. The comfort when driving is as if I’m in my home recliner. Parking is almost as easy as my 1991 Ford Festiva was. When I fill up my gas tank at today’s prices I’m sure glad I own my Focus and I can go mile after mile not worrying about my next fill up. The ease of handling in traffic and winter driving is worry free. I'm a Ford retiree and I will buy another Focus!

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