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Used 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

'05 Focus after two years

htw, 06/20/2007
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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A six-speed auto tranny would boost mileage. Seat belt for driver hard to snap into holder due to console. Auto up/down on both front side windows would help as would rear disk brakes. But, somehow, it's great fun to drive!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good bang for the bucks

ThePassenger, 08/25/2004
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my Focus couple weeks ago. I was debating between Sentra SE-R or ZX3. Although SE-R has more power I liked the ZX3 styling more. I was very suprised how responsive Focus was. 2005 version has few more horses under the hood compared to the previous years. I only have few hundred miles so far, but so far so good.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Ford Focus ZX3. my first brand new car.

mini-pearl, 07/10/2007
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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There is nothing bad about this car. Good mileage, economical operation, fun to drive. It has a 5 speed manual transmission. This car gets 27 around town and 30 mpg highway.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2005 ZX3 SES

pwhopkins, 09/29/2005
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Only 1500 miles on the ZX3. So far it is great. Fuel economy is not what I was hoping for, but after reading other threads on this, I guess averaging 29 is better than some. Car has plenty of power. Very fun to drive and handles great. A little heavy on the road noise, but better then Honda.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

excellent car for a low price

Mike Webb, 07/25/2005
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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As far as I'm concerned...I think that Ford has a excellent car in the Focus. It has a lot of pep, and gets good gas mileage. I've done two tests so far and have reached 32 mpg on average. Thats about 70% stop and go 30% highway. You can pay 3-6K more for a Honda or Toyota ... but what you are really paying for is the history that it's reliable. I'd take the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty then my chances afterwards...and pocket the $6,000.

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