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RBARKC, 03/17/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the styling of the ZX5. It has a Euro flare to it and is a lot of fun to drive. After driving a sedan for several years a smaller car is a joy to drive. The Focus is a great car.
the most bang for your buck
Mike, 10/15/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Obviously the Ford Focus isn't a luxury model. You get what you pay for. But I purchased a 2005 ZX2 SES om July of '05 (the day before Ford decided to do employee pricing). I also added the upgraded sound system, side impact air bags, and moonroof ... I paid $13,150. I believe that dollar for dollar you get more for your money that Toyota or Honda. Remember you are paying premium price on those two cars because of reliability. Ford has worked out the kinks and I believe it's not worth paying an extra $6,000 for a Honda just because a Ford MIGHT break down and a Honda MIGHT not.
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Missing my Escort
Escort, 12/15/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Interesting drive. At first I thought it will roll-over at cornering, but got used to it. For this particular car they should eliminate the word "economy" in "fuel economy": 22.4 mpg on the highway, 20.5 mpg in town. My Escort was close to 40 mpg. Dealer just doesn't want to fix it.
Great car and more room than you think..
SnoProG, 01/09/2009
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive a good bit for work and this car fit the bill, litterally. I get 31- 32 mpg all highway and average about 26 mixed, and as low as 20 in city, winter driving where I sometimes park for a coffee and leave the motor running with the heat on. The motor is no slouch; and I've owned SVT Lightnings. I have absolutely no complaints, save two. I bought this car from a senior in Florida to use in Michigan. The problems are the driver door window seal at the bottom fusing to the glass so that I can't roll the window down and have to use a credit card to separate the rubber from the glass. It happens quite a bit. The other is the washer fluid lines freezing up in below zero weather. I'll survive.
My Yellow Focus
djroeder, 04/28/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Ford Focus is a looker! I have a bright yellow Focus and I have people of all ages looking at it. I love to drive it as it is a fun car to drive. It stays on the road well and handles curves well. I drive on the highway most of the time and it holds its own there also. If I was going to complain about something it would be the paint job. I don't think it holds up well; it scratches easily. Also, I have had to have 3 lug nut covers replaced as they fall off after having the tires rotated. I would also like just an inch or two more room in the back seat leg area.