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$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!
Just a Great Little Car
Bobby V, 10/04/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought this car mainly as a commuter, but found out it's also a great road car. Handling, quiet & comfortable says it all. Only had for 4 months, but all indications including reliability look very good. Saved a bundle compared to competition. Very good ergonomics, easy new car to get used to. I think mileage will improve with age. We drive a very (25 mile) winding and twisty road to work and back, and trust me, this car is the one you want to be in. ABS, and side air bags were a must, as should be in all vehicles. We love our Outback & minivan, but this one is really a hoot to drive. If you're a DRIVER, and love to DRIVE check it out. Oh, and you will smile all the way to the BANK!
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Great Handling Car!
Tommy, 10/26/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this Focus in August 06 and it has impressed me so far. Handling and power is impressive for a car under $18K. Very comfortable for a small car.
Good car for the $$
Jason, 11/11/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car brand new in March, I Had 3 things at the top of my want list for my new vehicle purchase. 1~ Under $15K new. 2~ averaged over 26-mpg. 3~ Good warranty. Well my 2006 Focus SE is all of that and then some. My purchase price was $12,550, that was with auto transmission, power windows/locks etc. The car drives and handles great, I am averaging 29-MPG so far, so I'm happy with that. (I've put 15,500 miles on it so far). Overall great car.
More than I expected
JIDude, 11/26/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted an inexpensive vehicle with decent mileage, handling and room enough for the wife and kid. This car is more than I'd expected in terms of: vost, gas mileage, handling, acceleration and interior room. I think one can't go wrong for the price by buying this car.
From One to Another...
Mike, 12/24/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded a 2001 ZX3 for this 2006 SES. After driving this car for a year now, I think overall I wish I would have kept my ZX3! The build quality was MUCH better on the ZX3 but the SES has more power. There are some annoying squeaks and rattles that were a non factor on the ZX3. I don't know why Ford would not make the seats that are standard on the ZX3/ZX5 standard on the SES. These have much better side bolsters. Don't get me wrong, I like the SES. The steering feel and handling are great. The ride is not too firm. The Sony Audiophile system has great sound and the auto transmission is smooth shifting.
so far so good
timotee, 01/31/2007
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my car for a little over a year now. I must say that I love this car. It really is too bad that Ford is doing away with the hatchback! My only single complaint is the fuel economy. I do mostly spirited highway driving and I average about 24 mpg. I realize the EPA sets these numbers so it's really not their fault. I would recommend this car to anyone.
Focus = Meh
Ford Driver, 03/27/2007
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car because it was inexpensive and came with a body kit. Handles well, good gas mileage, nice looking exterior.
Pretty good buy
Kika, 04/13/2007
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I like my Focus Hatchback. It's compact, so it's great for fitting in small places and such. However, I keep hearing a noise associated with the brake/transmission that I can't figure out. I took it in to the dealership and they fixed another noise (which was the backseat latch needing oil). This other noise worries me, though. Otherwise, I cannot complain. The A/C's great. The sound's pretty nice and I like the speaker set up. And, it drives smoothly. I would recommend it for a first time car-buyer.
36000 miles in 1 year
focusdriver, 06/27/2007
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Car was driven hard and fast across Pennsylvania twice a week. Only 2 complaints. Any little snow or a little mud in wheels made vibrations in the steering wheel. A pain to keep clean. And the front tires throw stones /sand /dirt against area in front of rear wheels to the point of needing paint touch up. Not cool. Other than that, this car loves to cruise at 80+ with great mileage
Suburban Sleeper
PHutch, 08/07/2007
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The 2.3L engine is absolutely fantastic, and at 70 MPH you are just at the botom of the flat power curve, so roll on to pass requires no downshift. It's zippy around town and extremely fun to drive. There have been no problems, the sound system is great, handling is tight and responsive. other small "sporty car" drivers are surprised when they are outperformed by a Focus. I thought that the disconuation of the SVT would make my car choice harder, but this engine makes its power (less HP but more torque) about 1100 RPM lower than the SVT did, which makes it more driveable. You don't have to spin the motor to make good power, and it runs on regular (the SVT used premium).
A winner in every category
oh no tokyo!, 08/25/2007
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Owned a 2003 Focus SE sedan, but wanted something with a little more punch. Decided to buy the ST sedan, and it has been an awesome car every single trip out of the driveway. Sporty looks mixed with common sense, this only improves and already top- notch car. The ST is quick off the line, and holds its own out on the highway. Feels well put together. Handles curves with ease. Lots of good stuff on the inside--heated seats, mp3 player, side airbags, abs, pen holder (2 thumbs up), cruise, heated mirrors. One thing that deserves its own paragraph is the huge trunk the Focus has. You can fit so much stuff in here, tons of luggage, groceries, sports gear, tae kwon do bags...awesome
Never Again
Theresa Bradburn, 04/19/2008
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I will never buy another one of these. We got it because my husband needed something reliable to drive to a not so good neighborhood for work. Over the last two years the brakes have just fell apart. The door handles stick like no tomorrow, and the fuel mileage is awful. It was also at ford for three days with some started problem that we never did figure out for sure. Just that after six changed parts it quit doing it. So like I said never again.
Would Buy Again
ralphaw, 04/25/2008
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been pleased with both performance and reliability of this car, especially the gas mileage. My job requires a lot of driving so comfort is a big plus. The seating height is also appreciated compared to other compacts I have been in.
Herman
hatin11r, 05/15/2008
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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With the price of gas going through the roof, I found this car with 5400 mi. and still under warranty. It really did belong to a"little old man who just drove it on errands". After reading all the reviews I decided to buy this car. So far I am more than satisfied. With a 50/50 even split of hwy.and local, I am getting 29 mpg.with a hwy speed of approx.65 mph. I have noticed the a/c interuption during rapid acceleration as previously stated. I even did this during the test drive to see if this was a big issue. Even though I live in the TX heat, I don't feel this will be a problem. Time will tell.
06 Focus S Sedan
sk69, 05/27/2008
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have a Focus S Sedan (auto, a/c) since early 2006. Car is lots of fun to drive due to great handling and responsive engine. Had it at the dealership once for squeaking noise (parking brake cables), which got fixed on warranty. Fuel economy is bad for a car this size (approx. 60% city/40% hwy in New England: get 19-20 mpg in winter, 22-24 mpg in summer). Car is starting to rust now (many small spots doors, door frames).
Can't decide if bad luck or a lemon
Sfpeter, 12/26/2017
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car in 2010 with 36,000 miles on it. Despite having more horsepower than my previous Mercury Tracer it was noticeably slower unless I really punched it. I sold it in late 2017 with 124,000 miles on it, and in that time it was a new automatic transmission, brakes, two sets of tires, oil pan (screw stripped), engine mounts, two batteries, right front wheel bearing, right axle seal, new shocks and struts, and at the end it was broken cables on the A/C vent and a failing blower motor. Some things like the new shocks/struts were worn out in less than 20K miles but may have been the place I took it to, while the rest was the car. By the end I was financing so many repair costs it was like another payment. I bought another new Focus in 2017 but if it gives me trouble also this will be my last Ford.
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Good yet bad
Ben Dover, 11/18/2020
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car in 2016 when it had about 132k miles on it. In the following years the only thing I had to do on it was change the oil, new whippers, change a bulb or two and new tires. The major-ish problem I had was the alternator stopped working and there was a pretty loud rattling coming from the engine, which turned out to be a messed up water pump. Those were all kinda minor problems. The major problem I have as of right now is that the engine will stall out once in a while while diving at low speeds. It is definitely something wrong internally with the engine. Other than the junk alternator, water pump, and engine the car is very comfy and fun the drive on back roads. 10/10 very fun first car.
Focus
Priscilla , 05/14/2024
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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No problems, major repair motor mounts
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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Darien keller, 07/11/2019
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a fun car to drive has power picks up speed fast air cooled transmission and sun roof good car good on gas
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