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My first car
kraftikitty, 04/12/2006
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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At twenty-one, buying your first car is a major decision ... especially when you can only afford a sixty month lease, so you'll be driving that vehicle every day for six years before it is paid off. After much research, I settled on this car, based on its aesthetically pleasing design, the "cute" look, its sensitive handling, and fuel economy. I work one mile from home, so my mileage isn't intense, but using this car for pleasure as well, I only refuel about once every ten days, sometimes less often. This car is wonderful for a first-time buyer, or a family car. Insurance for any new car will be very high, though, so be warned ... especially if you're under 25.
After a year of driving
Olympia, WA, 04/12/2006
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Really a great car for a 5-speed manual. I drive 30 miles each way to and from work. Handles great on the freeway as well as in town in those hard to park spots.
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1 year of good time
Alex, 06/20/2006
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car brand new for $12000 ,3 door hatch, SE with sport package (fog lights, leather steering wheel, aluminum wheels, arm rest). I wanted to buy quick, so I took the best hatch they had that time. Unfortunately my car doesn't have tilt wheel and cruise control. I survive without both but still want them. The only thing which calms me down - Focus steering wheel tilt isn't enough anyway. Oh yes, and the cruise control could be dangerous.:) I had one problem over the year - my car started to move while in Park. It was fixed under the warranty but took 2 weeks to complete. I had a loaner for these 2 weeks. I made several long trips in any weather conditions. Noise level is low, seats are ok, power is adequate.
2005 Focus
anonymous, 07/01/2006
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the car new for $11,000 under the Ford employee-discount sale. It's roomy inside, even for the rear seat, and it's practical and fun to drive. Early on there was a problem with the manual shift linkage that took a few tries to be fixed properly, but there haven't been any other troubles with the car since then. It's a very nice car for the money.
Great Kid Car
Grant, 05/01/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car for our 17 year old. Chose a new low cost car vs used few year old car. Really is fun to drive, great on gas and yes, very reliable for those "I'll be home when the mall closes" evenings. Found we all use the car for that quick trip down to the store.