Used 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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dumbblonde8, 08/21/2010
Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought this car because my family has always bought Fords, and I have been impressed with it 4 years later. It's a dream for maintenance. I've NEVER had to had anything major done to it, just the oil and filters changed. I rallied the crap out of it too and nothing has happened. I hadn't gotten a wheel alignment since I bought the thing and just recently got one (yeah, been kinda broke lol) and it was BARELY out of alignment. Doing home maintenance on it is so easy a caveman can do it. The Hatchback gives plenty of room. All in all a very sporty car. HIGHLY recommend.
My first car
Taylor, Keystone Heights, FL, 07/26/2015
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Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my first car that I purchased in high school. I bought it used for $7,000 at 120,000 miles. I've had to replace the alternator and battery and a part for the fan vents. It sticks and the cheap plastic piece broke so I couldn't use defrost because it was stuck on front vents. The interior is pretty much 100% cheap plastic and everything rattles and makes quite a bit of noise when driving, however, the car has never NOT gotten me where I need to go. On top of that, I love the fact that it has 5 cup holders. January 2018 update: I'm still driving this car 6 years later. It was a fantastic investment!
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Great American car!
Very good choice! , 09/17/2009
Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought my 05 Focus in 06. I have put almost 100,000 miles on it with no major problems.I did have to replace the rack and pinion and wheels after hitting a very bad pot hole (Michigan...)Ford did have to replace the CD player twice, but no problems since it was out of warranty. Drives and handles very nicely. Comfortable and roomy interior for a compact. Great mileage. I average 30 in the city. This is an outstanding vehicle for it's class and price. Good design well worth every penny which is more than can be said for most cars.
Love the 5 door hatchback for hauling
CJ, 09/29/2008
Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just adore the 5 door hatchback. I can move most anything, yet it is a classy car and much bigger on the inside than it seems. Great mileage and reliability with over 50K on engine. With the rear lights being so large yet sleek, I never worry about tailgaters anymore. They either stay back or go around once you hit them a couple times. Only problem is the additional CD holder handle broke on me.
Versitile Economy.
Devon Nelson, Long Beach, CA, 08/06/2015
Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my 05 ZX5 back in 2013 with 76k on the clock, it now has 93k and nothing major has gone wrong.The worst problem being the driver side rear door lock going out, I bought a used part and replaced it myself. I wish the fuel economy was better I seem to get 28mpg max but other then that the hatch has allowed me to haul big items and 4 doors make passengers getting in easier. My friend got a brand new Fiesta ST and its a pain to get in and out of and the car feels downright claustrophobic despite being a great deal faster. The Focus is a great used car bargain.
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