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Not Really Reliable
Justin, 10/22/2021
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2006 Focus SE with 85K with no issues at first. After having it for just 20K, it began rusting like crazy (rusted rim caused air leak, can barely jack up car with emergency jack, rusted brake lines, drums were stuck, wheels bond to car). Since owning it, I had to go through 3 alternators to learn you can only put OEM alternators, a valve cover gasket failing, EVAP leakage (from purge valve), a short in the rear brake lights (maybe from two crossing wires), and my AC is about to go out with the vents stuck on defrost mode. And to top it off, all the parts were usually more expensive than other cars I've own. Inside the car, its very cheap (no tachometer on the SE), It is good however in gas mileage, a little fast, seats can go down for extra storage, and its easy to handle (since its a small car and easy to park). It is also cheap to buy too (but I doubled the cost of the vehicle with all the parts needed). However, I would not recommend this generation with how everything has been going out on me. I don't see much out on the road today, and if they are out, they look like they've seen some better days. Definitely consider a Honda or Toyota before considering a Focus.
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Peppy & low cost!
Awdee, 01/11/2021
2006 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Consider the lowest mileage one you can find. All stop & go with ease. A breeze to drive. Only 69k mi. on odometer. Clean overall with some minor blems. Passes all the gas stations. A wagon I don't have to worry about. Not bad in the snow. Came with new Pirellis P4. Automatic with nice clean AT fluid. A little rough when cold but runs nicely after 15 min. of driving.
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Great Little Ford
bluedoctor, 05/07/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Works for my family. Fills any hauling needs except for extra large stuff. Fuel economy is excellent. Fun to drive with good performance. Great price.
Great deal ... inexpensive and economical
C. Jones, 09/07/2005
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
What a surprise to drive the replacement for the Escort, and find it to be such a fun car. Nothing like the Escort. I bought the 5 speed, and it has every imaginable option ... some which I haven't figured out what to do with as yet. Incredible gas mileage, plenty of looks, an unbelievable warranty, shifts as smooth as anything I have every driven, and for its size, very quiet. No, I am not a Ford salesman, I am a cop who rides the big Crown Vic, and was absolutely astonished at how nice this car is. The Japanese have nothing close to this car, when you factor price, gas mileage, comfort and basic warranty. Enjoy this neat car!
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Cathy Bell, 10/30/2005
2006 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Our Ford Focus meets our family's need for both cargo space and fuel economy. The easy steering makes it a pleasure to drive on busy city streets while driving our kids to their many activities. The interior would be improved with more drink holders, storage, and rear seat head rests. But overall, we continue to be happy with our purchase.