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5 out of 5 stars

Focus ST

mospace, 03/31/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Ford Focus ZX4 ST. It is fun, fast and reliable. I also really appreciate having a sporting oriented car that gets better than 30 mpg. Mine is a head turner with the Street Appearance package. Its interior is very comfortable with leather, moon roof, and loaded up. Fantastic car.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

good value for the money

lbjailer, 04/14/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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For the price this car is a good choice. This car is established since this model has been around a while. The ST can keep up with the flow of traffic on the fast and furious freeways of southern California, and when you are the only one on the road it will cruise all day long.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

you get what you pay for

Yoon, 07/13/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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i bought this car after researching for several months. Car and Driver ranked the 1st generation focus as a "ten best car" and consumer reports gave the focus high marks. after 58,000, the AC went out due to a bad compressor. that was a $1300 bill. up until then, i had no problems except normal wear and tear (i'm still on original brake pads and rotors). the car is not as refined as a civic, corolla, or mazda3. it's more fun to drive than a corolla, but a corolla has better fit and finish. overall, this car is fun, but rough around the edges. wish gas mileage was better. i get 25 mpg with lead foot.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised

Steve, 12/31/2005
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased the Focus with the expectation of a decent car with nothing spectacular to offer due to the low price. I have been amazed with its performance thus far, much better than I expected. Even the little 2.0 has some muscle behind it. I'm enjoying this purchase more and more each day.

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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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