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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good Second Car

STLDriver, 04/14/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I needed another, second, car for work. I looked at many other makes and types but was surprised by the Focus. It does not have a "cheap" feel to it and seems solid. I am very happy with my purchase.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Little Car

jpeters, 02/07/2010
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Purchased brand new in March '06. Coming up on 4 years and 108,000 miles and not a single issue. Have done regular oil changes every 5,000 miles and am on my third set of tires, have replaced one rear light at about 80,000 miles. Thats it for maintanence. Fun to drive, great gas mileage, practically maintenance free. Good acceleration and handling, passing is a breeze. Only complaints are engine noise at about 62 mph but only at that particular speed, not higher or lower. Not comfortable on long drives, say over about 3 or 4 hours, definite booty pain. Has been a fun and faithful little car. Love it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

SUPER FUN CAR

Lisa, 04/18/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has a lot of get up and go and often have to hit the brakes. The ride is smooth and with all the adjustments to the seats, very comfortable. I love the controls on or near the steering wheel and everything within a comfortable reach. Often times I feel like I am driving on clouds. I love the sharp look of the exterior and the comfortable interior. This is a must have car for anyone who likes to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

My new favorite car!

Raymond Brock, 01/05/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I just bought the car about 3 days ago, and I absolutely love it. I traded in a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am that had only 50000 miles on it and was already trying to quit on me. It had brake problems from the get-go and the alternator was shot. This new Focus makes me see why I started out with Ford in the first place, and now I'm back where I belong.

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5 out of 5 stars

Focus

edward, 04/19/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my Focus for five months now. So far I have had no problems with the car. The car is fun to drive and the gas mileage is good. I would buy another one if needed. I had a 2004 Corolla but like the Focus better.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

my first and only ford

wade, 09/04/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX5 S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the car pre owned it had 43,000 k on it in the last 6 months I had the (wheel bearings, oxygen sensor, and heated seats replaced) I, m having trouble with the heater controls, the gas peddle sticks when its cold out and now the radio isn't working which is going to cost $700.00 to replace. The car isn't good in the snow and there, s a lot of road and wind noise.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A bigger car for me

Laura, 04/30/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I switched up to the Focus from a subcompact. I've only got about 1400 miles on it so far, but I really like it. It's fun to drive, comfortable and gets decent gas mileage (most of my driving is city driving). It's also the first brand new car I've ever bought, so I did a lot of research before buying. It handles well and no longer feels like a boat compared to the old car! I'm still very happy that I went with the Focus instead of some of the others I looked at.

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5 out of 5 stars

fun spirited small American car

Jeff, 01/08/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The automatic transmission has perfect shift points and quick response from throttle input. The steering feels nimble with good road feel. The ride is firm, but not harsh. No squeaks, rattles or wind noise heard so far. Fit and finish are above average. The seats could use a little more support for lower thighs.The SES model seems to be well worth the extra cost over base models.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

best car in its class hands down!

shane, 05/02/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have a 06' Ford Focus ZX4 SES. I just have to say that this is the best car in its price range. I love everything about it. I got this car as a early high school graduation present. This car rocks.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good for the price paid

Scott, 05/02/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have only had the Focus for 1 month and 1000 miles, so my experience is still limited. I can't speak to its long term durability. However, I can say that the car drives and handles very securely. The 2.0 engine and 5 speed transmission make for relatively fun driving. Acceleration is more than adequate, braking is excellent with good feel, and it is quiet for this class. I bought the car because of the low price and hatchback. It replaced a Honda coupe that was not nearly as practical. Overall, I am more and more pleased with the car as time passes. It seems Ford made some decent upgrades for the 2005-plus models. This car has been around so long it seems to rely on low price to sell.

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