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

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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Outstanding small car.

Ted, 06/04/2005
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Great all around carl good driver vision in all directions. The automatic is spot on. Gas mileage averages 30 mpg. Easy to park. Changed the tires to Pirelli Nero Zero's. Now it is a better ride with less tire noise. This car is a GREAT BARGAIN wiith the rebates and low financing rates. If something happened to this one, I would purchase another.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

new owner

igor, 08/13/2005
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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bought 2 wks ago. have 700 miles on it. so far all good, without complaints. Best things: HATCHBACK without the blingbling: I would be in Mazda3 5door, but I don;t need the engine and ppearance package. Ford got it right with offering the 3door as a cheaper alternative. Sedans are impractical, and I don't need a wagon.. OPTIONS: I put almost everythign on the car, and it feels like a much more expensive car. ENGINE: while sometimes I miss the v8 I got rid off, the engine is decent enough for every situation FUN: the car loves to be pused a little. loves curves and sharper driving (refreshing after expedition). Quality... way beond anything GM, without the extra premium of japanese beand.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

one of the best!

v foster, 09/24/2005
Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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One of the best autos I have ever owned for all around economy, fun to drive, fewer problems, looks, ease of handling, and dependability.

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