Used 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Sharpest handling small car available
Mike Freed, 09/21/2005
Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The ST is a terrific choice if you're looking for a performance sedan at a low price. It has razor-sharp steering response and great feel, strong brakes, and a suspension that strikes a nice balance between sport and comfort. The 2.3 engine has a lot of torque, but seems to run out of steam over 5000 rpm. The ST is also a solid highway cruiser, and tracks straight as a laser. Best of all, this is an easy car to upgrade with aftermarket parts. I drove all the small sport sedans, and if cost is no object, the Mazda 3s is a marginally better car overall than the Focus (the Toyota Corolla XS and Kia Spectra 5 are also pretty nice), but with all the discounts, is it REALLY $6,000 better?
Worth every penny!
Phil, 04/03/2005
Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I test drove everything in this price range & for the money you can't beat it. It has nice 2-tone interior, 6 disc CD changer with subwoofer, awesome exhaust note and with $4200 in rebates & discounts I ended up paying about $14,500! Try to get a Mazda3 or Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic for that price. This vehicle is no hot rod but it is very fun to drive.
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Never thought I would buy a FORD
chevyfangoneford, 06/16/2005
Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Well this an update for what I wrote last time. Ok I have 6k on the car. I have had the car 6 months. I have issues with the paint 4 times; not too happy. The paint had been bubbling up on the doors and hood and also the trunk. Brand new car and had to have them paint these parts 4 times. Ford really needs to do better quality checks before sending vehicles off the assembly line. Also had the CD player replaced; was skipping all my CDs. That problem has been solved. Still have the paint issues though. But in all fairness the cars has been great. No other issues, if so I will write again.
Great car, don't complain about MPG.
Socktown, 08/29/2005
Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Someone complained about getting 26 mpg in the ST? The window sticker on mine clearly stated 21city/32highway. It's a high torque, short geared engine. It's not going to sip gas. Please don't criticize a machine for doing EXACTLY what it said it would do at the time of purchase. Now, I traded a Mustang GT Convertible for this. New baby and all that. I couldn't be happier. Acceptable gas mileage (I also get around 26), great fun to drive quotient and excellent room.
Never though I would buy a Ford
chevyfangoneford, 04/05/2005
Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. I never thought i would buy a Ford after getting out of my 2003 Chevy Cavalier, the Focus made my Chevy Cavalier seem so cheap and out of date. I love this car and I'm so happy with it.