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Used 2008 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Sagar, 12/10/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I must say that Ford has improved in building the vehicles. The ride is very comfortable and it gives the right gas mileage. The looks are cool and interior lights are awesome. The engine is very quiet compared to the older models of Focus. I chose Ford over Toyota and Nissan.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Features

NSR, 01/09/2009
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a 2001 Focus which I bought used. It had about 130,000 miles on it and I was in need of something new, with gas prices what they were I went with the SES Focus power everything is the only way to go. Best choice of a car ever, plenty of room, pepy, good on gas and gets a lot of looks. I added a few hidden emergency lights to it for my business and when I turn them on I get a lot of ooooing and ohhhhing from people. It's a very sharp vehicle for a work vehicle. Also just added a HID coversion kit for my headlights, this is a great improvement to the safety and the look of the car at night

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5 out of 5 stars

Much better cars that are higher priced

mrtoastee, 02/03/2008
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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First let me say, this car looks good, inside and out. The engine is very zippy, the shifting is very smooth (I have the automatic), interior is quiet, seats comfy, steering is responsive, steering wheel is great, and dash layout is clean. Interior is not bland in my version.I love that there are no cubby holes in the dash and everything is smooth and metallic looking. This translates to no dust or dirt getting stuck in corners, on buttons, or dark spaces which is a plus I believe. Radio gets bad reception? Not mine, I have satellite radio that came with it, and yes.. the same small radio antennae. Maybe you should check wattage on radio stations you choose, mine picks up radio from France.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Ford hit a home run

retto, 07/24/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I think Ford got this car right. I find it quiet, responsive, and peppy (for what it is). The manual transmission is easy to shift and it holds speed well on downgrades. I get 37 mpg on the highway and around 28 mpg in town. I recommend this car! Get the SES and the fancy radio system.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Above Expectations

Rick, 02/05/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is one of the best cars I have ever had. I've had Hondas, Ford, Isuzu, Nissan, Volvo, GM, Toyota The build quality is exceptional, it is very quiet, the transmission (auto) doesn't hunt for the right gear it seems to just know at the right time to down or upshift. Traction control is very good, the Active Sync is fantastic, the heated seats very good, seating position very good. The ride is pretty good, a little firm ,but I like it a little sporty.

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