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5 out of 5 stars

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"

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4.38 out of 5 stars

This Car Is a Blast

Proud new owner, 02/17/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A great little car

Chuck, 04/22/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

$12000? Can't go wrong

livforvaca, 09/10/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Still Enjoying

Tia, 02/22/2010
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

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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