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Life with a Focus
Jersey Dave, 10/31/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Focus wagon with automatic transmission has a lot of good qualities. It's spunky, offers great driving visibility and has lots of storage room. Little things like the theater lighting are also nice. But, I'm not very pleased with around- town gas mileage in the very low 20's. A 2005 car with a 2.0 liter engine, even with an auto transmission, should do a lot better than that. (My '94 Geo Prizm still gets 25-26 around town). And, I really don't like the European suspension. In New Jersey, we have way too many streets and highways that are in pretty poor condition. I really have fears that my Focus with get beaten or shaken to death way before its time.
Focus Points
Bill Brown, 06/22/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I needed a vehicle for my sales job (I carry chemical samples). The Focus Wagon fit the bill to a "T". Spunky car. It is definitely spartan (interior) but the car more than makes up for it in performance.
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Perfect Little Wagon
Ken Peters, 07/25/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SES 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have logged 900 miles in the first two weeks of ownership, and I absolutely love my little Liquid Grey Focus wagon. I "downsized" from a 2002 Lincoln LS V-8 to save on fuel and gain more cargo capacity. I was worried that an econobox ride would be disappointing. Boy, was I wrong. I love driving the Focus. Handling/steering is outstanding, engine power is surprising and the seats are very comfortable, even on long trips. The 6-disc CD/MP3 player is amazing - a great sound system. I opted for a power moonroof, ABS and side impact airbags as the major add ons. I learned years ago with a Mercury Tracer that loading an econo-car with all the bells and whistles is the best way to go.
Great little car
fundrive, 02/17/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2001 Ford Focus ZTS and drove my brother's 2001 Honda Civic Lx while I was home for several weeks. When I went to buy a new car, I was set on the Civic until I drove the new Focus. It just feels better to me. The performance is much better than my old Focus, the transmission is smoother and quieter, and overall the workmanship seems higher quality. I wouldn't consider it the best of its class, but it is as good or better than the Civic, Corolla and Cavalier, all of which I test drove. Would I change things? Yes, but for the amount I paid, it is a great car. I put 120,000 on my old Focus in 4 years without any problems. I expect no less from this fun little car.
Wagons are Back!
RMN in NOLA, 02/27/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a very underrated wagon. It is cheaper than most but has almost everything you need.
Much better, our first was 2000
Ward, 08/11/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SES 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great improvement all around, our first focus was a 2000 wagon. Especially in body fit and finish. All interior functions feel much higher in quality also. We love the economy and room inside. Better than all the other wagons we looked at.
My Best car
laurie, 01/27/2010
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My first new car I bought was the Focus, I owned a 2003 before going right back to updrade to the 2005.This car is very easy to handle, It was excellent in the snow,just do oil changes and maintain the car and it will last forever.Drove mine till 145,000 then traded it for another one with less miles.plenty of room for long trips,love the cup holders. all the pockets for stuff. This car handles snow like a charm. I honestlyAdont have anything to say bad about this type of car, its a great price and hold up very well. like i said change oil and tires and its a charm.I WAS NEVER LEFT STRANDED OR WITH OUT A CAR WHEN I DROVE A FOCUS,I KNOW IT STARTS NOW MATTER HOW COLD IT IS, LOVE THEM
love my car
Barbara, 04/25/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been driving my little wagon for six months now, and just love it. It is a breeze to park, has a huge cargo area, gets 30 mpg highway and 22 mpg city. I am so glad I didn't waste my money and buy something twice as expensive. If you just want a simple car to haul a small family around and run errands, this is great. I downsized from a Taurus wagon and it is like losing 20 pounds.
WOW whatta car!
Ash, 03/30/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
OK, I have a cat named Chevy if that tells you anything. I swore I would never ever buy a Ford, but after test driving a Focus ZX3 SES I must say, I was floored. I ended up getting the SE model but love it just the same! It gets great mileage, runs great, is pretty zippy, and is all around a great deal. I must say, I will probably trade this in in a few years for another FORD! :)
My crappy ford
starfishinva, 08/20/2007
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car for the gas mileage since most of my driving is interstate, to find it sucks more gas than a V8 and when taken to the car lot they hook up a computer to it and say i'm getting 39 mpg but in fact getting less than 22 mpg what a disappointment!!!the rpms in the city are 1800 on the tach on the highway it's between 2200 and 2500 and no one will actually check the car out for problems!!!