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Great car
bob, 07/21/2009
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I thought that my 2004 was a good car but it was surpassed by my 2009 Focus. Great handling, good acceleration.
SE sedan Automatic
BarryG, 02/11/2009
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Haven't had it long at all but wanted a smaller, good gas mileage, American car. Couldn't be more pleased so far. Very comfortable, smooth, outstanding gas mileage (30+ overall), and adequate power. Doesn't feel like an econobox tin can ala the Yaris I test drove. Sync is great as is the leather wrapped steering wheel. Interior quality seems worlds above the previous Focus. Really enjoy this car and glad I'm buying American again.
Pleasant Surprise
JWM, 07/28/2009
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have to state this was a short rental, but first American Ford I've driven in 30 years. Great build quality and reasonably quiet. Acceleration on I-71/I-75 in uphill in Northern KY south of Cincinnati rather labored and noisy. Good brakes, but climate control needed a lot of adjusting. Am now really interested in 2010 Fusion Sport model as this Fusion at the price is a great buy.
Great Value & better than advertised MPG
Politburo, 02/27/2009
2009 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I spent about 80 man hours researching and test drving compact sedans before having to make a decision between the top two candidates: the Focus and the Elantra. I selected the Focus due to better overall value as for 1200 more the Focus provided Sync and leather seating (plus it looked better than the Elantra). After 6,000 miles I am quite confident I made a right decision as I have had no issues with it and the car does not get 24/33 MPG as auto tranny is listed. Rather since the engine has been broken in, it is getting something more like 28/37 as i got 35.9 on a recent 250 mile trip. The primary downside is the sluggish acceleration performance by the transmission.
Okay, but not the best small car choice
Jeff B, 08/06/2009
2009 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After a week driving a new Focus all over Washington State, I found the gas mileage to be very good (about 31 mpg overall), but the seats very uncomfortable, the handling poor, and the ride bouncy. It is amazing that in 2009 a company the size of Ford can still design such bad (ergonomically poor) seats. No lower back support. No lateral support. The suspension is soft, but when you hit a big bump it quickly bottoms out, and shakes the whole car. Anybody who MUST have an American car may be happy with it, but if you also drive a Mazda3, HOnda Civic, Sentra, etc. you'd never buy this car. Very disappointing.