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Used 2005 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Affordable Ford Fun

Darrell NUssbaum, 04/30/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My SES is nicely equipped; it has just about all the options you can order. It handles like a jungle cat on a chase. I'm very inpressed with the quality and comfort this auto presents. The fit and finish is excellent. Whether you are driving or just admiring the ZX3 you feel the tingle of ownership. It is a fine Detroit piece of workmanship with a look of things to come down the road. It is fun driving that is affordable with many creature comforts.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My Baby!

ariana, 04/15/2007
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I plan on keeping this car for the next 50 years! I've had no problems with it at all, and the gas mileage is fantastic on the freeway. The EPA estimate is 35 HWY for my model, and on my last trip I got 34.8, while going 70 or more with no AC. No mechanical problems at all, and it's compact size is great for maneuvering in Los Angeles. The car costs nothing to operate besides the $19.99 oil change I get religiously, and gas.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive, Easy to Park

RWGManhattan, 02/05/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great little car with sporty handling, good fuel economy, and lots of flexible space. It parks in spaces too tight for most other available cars except the cramped Mini and cheap Chevy Aveo. It's got better handling than and a ride superior to the Hyundai Elantra, the Scion triplets (though the boxy XB has more and more flexible interior space), and other cars in its class. It doesn't have the cramped feeling of the Corolla, the Pontiac Vibe, the Civic.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Focus ZX3 For Me!

Debbie, 04/28/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this car! It's the most reliable US made car I have ever owned. It's fun to drive, handles well and is great even in snow. My next car will also be a Focus. Can't beat the gas mileage with the gas prices today. And it is practically maintenance free.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Regret Selling It!!

Diaur, 02/23/2010
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought my Focus ZX5 brand new in May 2005. It was such a fun and sporty car. It is excellent drive and has great fuel economy. I sold the car to CarMax in 2007 as I bought another car. It is one of the worst decisions I've made in my life! I regret selling it!

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