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4.75 out of 5 stars

A great American Car!

Focus, 10/11/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my focus I purchased it used with only 6k on and in 1st year I put on 35K. Great fuel economy I am getting city/hwy combined milage of 35MPG I am not driving like a a snail. I like that it is a PZEV partial zero emission vehicle. It took Honda and Toyota 1 to 2 years to bring the PZEV to market. The Focus has been PZEV since 2005 here in CA.. The 2.0 PZEV motor is a terrific motor, I have had zero problems.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun and practical

JamieB, 02/24/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the third Focus I've driven and again, I am impressed with its bang for the buck. The Focus handles well and has a nice peppy engine, particularly with the standard transmission. I "downgraded" from a very nice VW Jetta to a new Focus and must say that the Focus is more fun to drive and handles just as well as my $27K Jetta! And is so much cheaper to maintain. My only complaint is with the sound system, which is a little muffled sounding compared to what you might find in a more luxury-style car. If you just want a practical, reliable ride to work and around town that's fun, this is it!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2006 Ford Focus ST

Bill, 05/31/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The Mazda 2.3 engine coupled with the 5 speed manual transmission make for a fun car to drive. Very precise steering and plenty of road feel give this economy sedan a truly sporty feel. Rear wheel drive would be a real plus. Gas mileage suffers as one keeps the revs high to fully appreciate the performance capabilities.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Focus Fun to Drive

Don Arthur, 03/08/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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So far have a bit over 1,000 on the odometer, but so far it's been just great. Mine has the 4-speed automatic and the acceleration is fantastic for a 2 liter 4 cylinder with only 136hp. Took one trip and got 31 mpg driving at Interstate speeds of 60-75 mph most of the way. Realize EPA ratings are most unrealistic anyway. Rides good and handles like a dream. Just the right size for my needs. Only complaint: PDL's are NOISY. They "clunk" when activated. Mine does not have tilt wheel, and wish I had that option because wheel is not in ideal position for me on long drives.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Disappointed now that it is several months

tam4givin, 06/13/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was so happy to find a car I thought was going to be very comfortable. It was for a few weeks until the heated seats went crazy, the noise keeps getting louder, the performance when the Sirius on is real bad! I hope the people who rate their cars can come back here and add once they have had them several months like I have. Loud blinker sound is irritating to most people who ride in the car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed and would of thunk it.

Badaboom, 03/10/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Well, I have only owned the car a very short time and still is in break in phase. But I have to say, very impressed with the performance and comfort and interior styling. I am not huge on the looks, but I will get used to it. I love the handling of it and the 5 speed is very responsive. Awesome tires grip the road and the factory system is very nice as well. Overall a very good car that is fun to drive and quite quick. I love blowing past 2 door coupes in a sedan, lol!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent car for the money

KT, 07/17/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is just plain fun to drive. I love the sport feel that the ST offers but also the fact that it is practical and safe. I got the infrared color and have had several people stop me in parking lots and ask me about the car. Eye-catching interior plus a sweet MP3 player make this car a blast to drive, and the power from the larger engine doesn't hurt either. Hard to go wrong with the Focus these days with Ford throwing huge rebates into the mix. I want to move up to a Mustang in the next few years, but to tell you the truth, the Focus will be difficult to part with.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Vehicle

Jeff, 04/09/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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First of all I rated this car with respects to class, and my review is a comparison. My buddy just pick up a fully loaded Mazda 3s for $23+ and I got my Focus SES auto for like $14gs and is there a difference? The car drives the same and my opinion is that it beats his car hands down just because of the price. Yeah, the gauges and some other interior features are better looking and the car offers more options but he can keep it for a $10k difference.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun, stylish, reliable car.

Melissa, 07/18/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my Focus for about 8 months and have put over 11,000 miles on it. It is doing great with no major problems so far. The only problem I have had is that there was not adequate adhesive sealing in the top of the front windshield, causing the windshield to pop out of place. However, this problem was covered by the car's standard warranty, and it was fixed easily with no subsequent problems. I like nearly everything about the car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun Focus

Tress, 08/01/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun to drive. Easy on gas, handles well in traffic and on open road. Smooth driving.

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