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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

very satisfied

bockman, 05/03/2009
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Seeing the ever rising gas prices forced me to get rid of my 15 mpg averaging Equinox. I was going to look at the 4 cylinder Escape but the Focus caught my eye. I love the car overall. I took it for 2 long trips already. The gas mileage is phenomenal. The engine is smooth during acceleration and is barely audible at cruising speeds. It also has enough power to keep up with traffic whether it being with one or 5 passengers aboard. Great car overall. The SYNC system is awesome. It's the best feature Ford ever came up with especially with a new cell phone ban while driving law that is coming to Ontario.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good Starter Car

JPH, 05/08/2009
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My dad bought this vehicle for me as a graduation gift and for college. It drives great and i don't spend much on gas, which is great for a college kid. It has great handling and decent acceleration for 140 hp.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Problems at only 2100 miles!

Matsukes, 08/15/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I like the gas mileage, ride,and handling but at 1100 miles I noticed that when I filled the gas tank the gas guage only went to 3 quarters full! Now at 2100 miles I have a check engine light and the code states that the fuel level sensor in the gas tank is no longer working! It's a disappointment to already be having problems at such a low mileage and I wonder if this is the start of things to come!

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5 out of 5 stars

Very Impressed with the New Focus

NormanG, 01/02/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was originally interested in the Fusion but dragged my feet a while. Now I am glad I did when the 08 focus came out I saved a lot. The Focus sync system is very cool I have an MP3 player and it works even without batteries in it. I do not have a blue tooth phone but a friend does and we tested it out with his also very nice. If I ever get a Bluetooth it will be a really nice feature. The looks are fun and the ride is great. Very quit overall I was very impressed! I test a Cobalt Corolla and Civic after I decide to go with this class of car. I really thought the Focus won hands down.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good little car

Bryan, 01/01/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This little car is more than what I expected for the cost. I would have to say it moves nicely and does not have any issues getting around for a little 2.0 liter. I am happy to lower my payments as this is a great car for the money, I would choose it over a Honda civic any day of the week. Our other car is a 06’ Honda Accord and the Focus is quieter than my fully loaded V6 Accord. The interior is clean and well thought out as the controls with the satellite radio and sync take a little getting used to. I will have to say that “The Sync is far superior to the i-control of the BMW 5 series and the Honda Accord that I own.” This is a gas saver and a great commuter car and garage others

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