Used 2009 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Good fuel economy with power
andrewnali, 11/10/2009
Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle offers good fuel economy with enough power to enter the freeway. So many times with small 4cyl you feel as if you're going to be run over when merging onto the freeway. Not with the focus. Lots of niceties that we are still finding. I am a large man 6' and the small car still feels roomy. My wife 5' can adjust the seat and see over the steering wheel. The small things that the design engineers have incorporated into the car are very pleasing for longer road trips ie sync hands free phone and radio. You can set up the car to email you when the oil needs to be changed. Only complaint is the lower quality upholstery. You should consider and definitely test drive one.
This is a fun car!
thebrickyard, Carmel, IN, 06/22/2012
Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2009 Ford Focus SES. It has 28k miles and is decked out - Sun roof, Sync system w/ bass speaker in the trunk, etc. Most of all, this car is FUN to drive! My previous used car was a '06 Mazda 3 Sport (not the turbo charged Speed, but the one just below it). That car had everything, I loved that car, but I can honestly say that my focus, even though it's an automatic (my 3 was a manual b/c I like that), is more fun to drive. The transmission is quick to react, the engine is more powerful (even though it's a 2.0, and my 3 was a 2.3 liter), and it takes turns better. I wasn't in the market for a Focus, but I am SOLD!
Great Runabout Vehicle
JayInVA, 08/05/2009
Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great little car. It is what it is though, and that is a eco-box with a few luxury and sport options. The loaded SES with 17" wheels and a 5-speed is very fun to drive. I wish the option for a ~200HP engine were available. The suspension in the SES is not as hard as the Honda Civic SI, but handles pretty well for a 4-door. The seats are extraordinarily comfortable. The back seats are fairly roomy too. I would buy the car again. It is a commuter and backup family car for me, so it works out well. Not recommended for more being primary grocery getter for more than 1-child. Perfect for commuting, students, occasional running about the town or as a primary touring vehicle for 2.
Fun to Drive
DAVE, 08/30/2008
Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car for the economy. The 5 speed and on the open road I am very happy with 38 mpg and its not even broken in yet. About 30 mpg around town. Handles like a charm, the ride is great but a little choppy because of the shorter wheelbase, one of the problems with cars with a short wheelbase. Love this car!
Don't buy this peice of junk
dneilsen, Lexington, NE, 03/15/2012
Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new in 2009. within the first year the brakes had to be repaired the second year the cv joints went out. In 2011 I was driving it to work and had alot of vibration in the front end and found out from our mechanic that the wheel bearings was worn out. I would highly recomend you avoid this mistake.