Used 2006 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
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Best car for the money
Marcus Ainsworth, 11/25/2005
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Pros: I bought a highly loaded ST (6-track CD, leather, heated seats, air bags) less than Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic. Mazda 3 was comparable but more expensive and dash board was chintzy and rode harder. Adding any options to Corolla was expensive. The Focus ZX4 ST handles great, rides nice, and is comfortable to sit in. Shifter is quick and maximum torque is found at a good RPM. Trunk is very adequate for this class of car. Good HVAC. Cons: No light for the back seat compartment. Lack of automatic could be annoying to some but SE offers a solution.
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.
Liked the car; Didn't like the repairs
Holly, 11/23/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I drove my Focus for just shy of three years when it met a premature death in an accident about a month ago. Honestly, I liked the look of my car and had a lot of fun with it. Unfortunately, my transmission failed at 37,000 miles just beyond the when the factory warrenty expired requiring a rebuild. Two months after the the transmission fiasco, the front driver's side wheel bearing woreout. Also, the CD player was rather tempermental. It only worked when the temperature outside ranged from 60-80 degrees. I'm not very sure what that issue pertained to as it seemed to be a luxury concern compared to the other required repairs to a new college grad with student loans!
MY FOCUS
char, 04/10/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my 2006 Focus ZX SES. It's a lot snapper than my 06 PT CRUISER that I had. I love how comfortable you are when driving long distances. Good price with all the features I got.
Focus delivers the goods where it counts
William E. Irving, 08/11/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted a car with 4 cylinders and a 5-speed to replace my aging 6-cylinder auto '99 Jetta. Jetta still beautiful and a joy to drive, but neither very economical nor particularly reliable. Always liked styling of the Focus, so I thought I would try it, after 25 years of VWs. Don't know what all the carping about build quality is about. Paint is deep and lustrous, body panels fit, feels tight and solid on the road - no rattles or squeaks. Interior not as pretty as Jetta, but is functional, sturdy and comfortable. Engine torquey with smooth power delivery. Focus weighs 500 lbs less than Jetta, so power deficit not a big deal. Moreover, car has been very reliable - old Foci I've seen hold up well.
Very Impressed! Really like it!
Grant, 08/26/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had this car two days, and I'm so impressed. It has solid power through all gears, good exhaust tone, and has a great overall feel. Filled up after burning a 1/4 tank just to see what my mpg was, and was impressed with 26 mpg for city driving. Seats have good side bolster, trunk is quite big for car. Wish the cup holders were arranged differently, but don't let that discourage you from buying. You can get a fully loaded Focus ST, way cheaper than a loaded Civic. I have caught a lot of heck for getting a Focus, but after most people see the car they are quite impressed, and say "not bad"
This Car Is a Blast
Proud new owner, 02/17/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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In January '09 I found this 4-door ST with manual 5 speed in like new condition with only 6.5k mi. and have been smiling ever since. This car makes me smile every time I fire it up and head out. Very responsive engine with nice low-end torque for a four cylinder, smooth clutch, great taut steering, tight, rigid feeling chassis, and sweet handling make this car a blast to drive. Feels, sounds, and drives European but for $1000's less. So far getting 25mpg around town and have not taken highway trip, yet.
A great little car
Chuck, 04/22/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have only drove about 400 miles, but this little car is great; handles very good, plenty of power, the seating is very comfortable. I like the 6 disk CD player. I have not driven it far enough to get a good idea on gas mileage, but feel it will do well.
$12000? Can't go wrong
livforvaca, 09/10/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After 6 months any new car is just "a car". This one does everything you need, especially at $3 a gallon. I'm 6'2" and fit in it great. The air is cold, stereo is fine and $250/month with $500 down is great. I wanted a Charger RT but my payment would have been $600/month. You figure it out!
Still Enjoying
Tia, 02/22/2010
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was given this car in 12/06 and have had very few issues with it. When I bought the car with 16k there was a slight squeak in rear when I went over bad potholes, and the dealer fixed that. Now, with 55k i am noticing that noise every once in a while again. I have had no other problems with this car that needed to be fixed. I live in Indiana and haven't noticed the issue with the A/C that other people have mentioned. I'm not sure if it's the way I drive or my car, but I do not get anywhere near 30 mpg. I dont check it very often but I think I average around 22-25 mpg. The paint on the radio is wearing off a bit. Only complaint is that although the trunk is pretty big, the opening is not!!
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