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Don't buy!!!!
frusterated at ford, 08/27/2009
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Biggest mistake I ever made, was buying a Ford Focus. Its used up 17 tires in 80000 km. 3 of the tires were legit, due to nails found. But the remaining were due to bad alignment, crappy suspension, and dust/dirt in rims. I will never buy a Ford product again. Also, the amount of dust that gets through the stripping around the doors is insane. My car is always filthy but I was told thats just a Ford Focus, its how they're made. Its fun to drive and good on gas, but its the biggest mistake I have ever purchased.
Good car, but overpriced
Hall, 11/24/2016
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The front ends on these models are horrible! Nearly everything has replaced, there are still parts on the front end going out!
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Problems before 30,000 miles!
S, 10/12/2010
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Expect problems before your 30,000 miles are up. I'm a great driver, no tickets, no accidents, and I take great care of my car. I was tricked into buying two of these cars and the first one's transmission dropped. It was at 30,000 when the second one started having gasket problems leaking transmission fluid. The struts are starting to seep but they won't fix it because they technically don't consider it a "full leak". Pieces simply fall off, such as buttons etc. For no reason. Poorly made car, and Ford is a shifty company.
Smart little car
Jo, 07/01/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive 50/50 city and the highway, and I average 32 mpg after 2 months. It's quick and responsive for a 4 cylinder, and I love all the technology gadgets. Didn't think I'd love Sync or Sirius so much. It is nice and quiet so I can hear them both well. I tested small cars from Toyota and Honda, but both are uncomfortable cars for big and tall people (Toyota is terrible for long legs and Honda is terrible for head room). I can see my car from my office window, and to my surprise, this car turns a lot of heads. I think the leg room could still be better, but I'm glad I bought this car.
2008 Ford Focus
poejenk, 07/20/2010
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for almost a year, and I love it. It has about 26,000 miles on it now. I've driven it mostly short distances, but have also driven long distances as well and it performs great. I even drove it during Snowmaggedon 2009 on the East Coast and the handling was excellent. I've never had any problems with anything the previous reviewers have mentioned. In fact, mechanics have complemented me on how good everything on the car looks! Absolutely no mechanical problems or issues with tire wear or alignment.