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5 out of 5 stars

Exceeding max MPG

Dave, 09/07/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After being shot down by Massachusetts car dealers, I purchased my Focus SE in Salem NH. As advertised, the car had a mileage range from 29 mpg to 41mpg. Sticker average was 35 mpg. I found that the 5 speed manual transmission outperforms the 4 speed automatic. With 80% highway driving at 2500 RPM, just over 65 MPH, I average 41 mpg, easily. I once had this car performing better in the mileage catergory at 55 MPH. I actually attained 42.6 mpg. This is the reason I purchased the car. I am totally satisfied with it. It's also fun to drive. I wonder if Ford will Offer a 6 speed manual transmission in future models.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Economy and Performance, good price!

sifocus, 07/09/2008
2008 Ford Focus S 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Before I purchased this vehicle, I read many articles, reviews and test drove it for a week at a Hertz rental agent so that I could really feel what it is like to own one. Now I have bought this car the fun never seems to stop. The car performs very well and can be economical depending on your driving habits. You can have all of its 140 hp at your disposal or drive and take it easy to get that 30+ MPG your pocket craves for. What surprises me is that no matter how I drive this car, I can get a good range of 20-30 MPG's anyway. The brakes are quiet and predictable. The suspension is excellent for its class. Sporty coupe nice interior! Sirius and Sync rocks!

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5 out of 5 stars

2008 Vermillion Ford Focus SE Automatic

Lloyd, 09/14/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Love the new style, solidness, room, ease for my elderly parents to enter and exit. I traded a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am Se 4 door with almost 128,000 on it. Things were starting to go so I thought I would follow my younger sister's footsteps and get a Focus. I am very pleased with it and look forward to driving it. I average between 30 and 34 mpg combined driving. This is the first Ford I have ever had. At least go check one out.

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5 out of 5 stars

Focus Review

Terry, 09/23/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I never thought I would get out of my F150. I bought this to save gas and it really does. I get around 35 on the hiway. It's a really fun car to drive so my truck sits in the drive most of the time now. Thanks Ford. Buy American!

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5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous and Fun Car - Wow!

Kim C, 06/18/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Nice styling, great ride, comfortable for 4 adults, great built in features, better mileage than advertised we get with the 4 Speed Automatic, 47MPG on Highway!!... Handles very well and quiet even in noisy conditions. Features like Sirius Satellite Radio and Sync really complete this as a great car to drive on any length trip.

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