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Used 2005 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Focus

just me!, 03/19/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the second Focus I have gotten; the first was a 2000 and gave me some problems. Mostly it was the dealership I was taking it too. The Focus is a great car. I have back and hip problems and don't have any trouble with comfort. Get the Focus you will love it. It's good for any age too.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2nd Ford Focus

bigfoot, 03/22/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is our family's second Focus. We also own a 2000 Focus that my son and daughter fight over. Even with all the recalls the 2000 Focus had, we still love driving that car. The 2005 Focus was purchased fully loaded, and that means it even has remote start. The new motor has even more pep than the 2000. In real life every day driving, it's just a whole lot of fun. The steering is very responsive, and the motor gets up and goes!

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car

Julieann Ord, 07/10/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a good dependable car that has the sport compact feel and excellent European handling. Great gas mileage, almost 35 miles to the gallon is what I get.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I traded my pickup for this

Texas Boy, 03/23/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After looking at cars for over 2 years, I chose the Focus over the Mustang GT, Jaguar, Volvo, BMW Z4, and BMW 3 series. The Focus is not as fast, nor does it handle quite as well as a BMW, but it is as comfortable, it gets better mileage, it handles fine, has to be more dependable than the imports, and is $20k less expensive. I am not thrilled with the front wheel drive, it not being as driveable on ice (dangerous in my opinion). Road and engine noise is higher than Ranger pickups, and too much plastic is used in the interior. Brakes are ok but not as good as I think they should be. I was in need of a good little car that is good on gas, and the 2005 Focus fit the bill.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Second Love

dmead, 03/24/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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In 2001 I went from a four door Explorer XLT into a 2001 Ford Focus Street Edition. I absolutely loved it. This March I decided to give the '01 to my 24 year old daughter and I bought a 2005 Focus ST fully loaded. I love this one even better. Great improvements. Feels bigger inside. Love the exhaust noise. Of course it had to be red.

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