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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Focus - but not its radio

Susan S., 10/16/2009
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I am very happy with the purchase of my 2008 Focus SES except for 1 thing. It came with the Moon and Tune Package. But the treble on the radio fades in and out constantly. A mechanic rode with me and told me it's because my Sirius-capable radio is being interrupted by all the towers in the area and the only possible fix would be to renew my subscription. It drives me crazy. Does anyone else have this problem? Not sure I agree with him.

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5 out of 5 stars

Dirve it hard

Mike S., 11/17/2009
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Focus. I keep it serviced and have had no isssues with tires or alignment. I drive it pretty hard and it responds great with great handling in curves ( really holds tight ). Have driven it long distances with no issues and great gas mileage. I drive 60 miles a day round trip to work and average 33 mpg even with the way I like to drive.

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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Dandy car

Tom B, 08/21/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Tested the Civic, Mazda 3, Elantra, skipped the Corolla. Was ready to go with Mazda 3 until I drove the Focus. Smooth ride, quietest of the bunch, seamless 5 speed shifter, great visibility, supportive seating, and a lot of pep. I'm actually having as much fun driving it as my '06 'stang GT 5 speed. The mileage is better than it's rated at. 4 aftermarket speakers and additional damping under dash and behind the door panels and the stock head sounds better than my Shaker 1000! Cannot hear tire hiss when driving in rain. Great, scatty little car!

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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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