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5 out of 5 stars

God I Just Love It!

Mr. Lincoln, 07/08/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I knew exactly what I wanted when I ordered mine. After a brief comparison of similar vehicles on the web, I found that there are no other vehicles in its class or price range that can be equipped with so many options. I have an SE with about every option you can put on it, this means it is nicer and cheaper than an SES. I didn't buy the car for it's looks, but now that I have tinted the window and added molded mud flaps, it is a darn good looking car. Gray of course makes the car, especially when considering that color is not available for an SES. Basically, anyone who wants a nice focus, don't go for the SES because the same features standard on that model are more expensive. I am so happy!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Totally Impressed

Bigdawg1976, 09/12/2009
2008 Ford Focus SES 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I owned a 2001 Ford Focus ZX4 and was so impressed, I bought another one. The 01 handled like a slot-car while the 08 handles more like a rear wheel sports' car. The gas mileage in the 08 is quite a bit better than the 01. The fit and finish on both cars were good. Very impressed with SYNC. We have 2 cell phones and SYNC seamlessly works with both. The only thing I would change is the inside door handles on the coupe, which is in an awkward spot. Forget iPods - I have all my tunes in a thumb-drive and I can tell SYNC what to play, how cool is that??

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5 out of 5 stars

Love the new Focus!

terry, 05/25/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded in our Ford Taurus for the new Focus. I love how easy the car is to drive and you can't beat the price. I got the car loaded and just love all the features. I owned a 2000 Focus and had just traded it in for a Caravan. Never had any real trouble with that one except for all the recalls, but they fixed everything at no cost. This car rides smooth even over the bumpiest roads, the sound system is great and the gas mileage is incredible. Very quiet car, lots of interior room and a huge trunk. Highly recommend.

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5 out of 5 stars

39 Thousand miles today 1.5 years

sparkman7x7, 09/24/2009
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Little red jewel; leather seating; love it; 32 to 39 MPG never below 32; I'm 6 ft 300lbs; it rides great; been on 5 1000 mile trips; 2500 miles a week to work and back; lots of room for me the wife and our poodle; second set of tires no problems at all; better than Honda or Toyota's we have had; drive one before decide on a small car; did I mention it has more leg room than any other small car we looked at, and that is pretty much all of them...

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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Frank, 05/23/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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One word sums up my Focus, surprised! I was set on not buying a Ford. Reading the reviews my heart was on a Corolla, Civic or Mazda 3. However after all my research and actually test-driving I can honestly say I'm very impressed w/ my Focus. Quiet, great handling, good mileage and solid. Power isn't impressive, but more then adequate (if you're looking for power get out of this car class). Lots of car for the money!

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