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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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4.25 out of 5 stars

Reliable, economic transportation

gedeon40, 11/18/2008
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Owning Toyotas, I wasn't sure about this Ford, but this one comes from the European Ford lineage. Decent acceleration and above average gas mileage, about 27-28 mpg combined driving. Interior is comfortable, but still too much plastic. The engine is a bit noisy compared to a Corolla, but I'm really surprised how reliable it has been after 30k miles. I'd wish all Ford products would be like this Focus.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Ford Focus Superstar

jezmanuk, 10/02/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my '06 Focus new. Wanted Grey, hatchback, Stick, shopped around and got a 3 door SES with leather moon roof and winter package for $14000. I have had ZERO problems with it for 26000 miles, service has been excellent from dealer (even replaced a wheel with a good used one for free when I kerbed mine). The car is fun to drive, very reliable (Consumer reports rates it with Civic and Corolla), looks good and I have had a very stress free ownership. The Original Pirelli P6's (unusual size205/50 ZR16) weren't great and had lots of road noise. I changed all 4 due to a sidewall puncture @ 24K miles for BF Goodrich G-Force Sport which are much quieter and have much better dry traction

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My First Focus

Sara, 02/03/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I just got my car yesterday & I love it! It's very comfortable to drive & I got all the features I wanted at an affordable price. I love my moonroof, heated seats & mirrors along with my ABS & side impact airbags. It really is a fun car to drive. I wish I had more places to go so I could be in it all the time! :)

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