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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my new Focus SE Sedan

ldw6559, 03/29/2012
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I just picked up my New Focus Sedan in Sterling Metallis Grey with a 5 speed manual tranny and the 203A package. Including 2500 in rebates final price 15,775.00. I can't imagine another car with all these features , ( look up 203A package) for a better price and it handles and drives better than my wifes 28,000.00 Camry. This car is comfortable, stylish, well made and an absolute blast to drive. The interior is well laid out and very comfortable. The ride is excellent and very quiet. Try one before you purchase a simular size car and I'm betting you'll choose the Focus. Looks alone inside and out have that European feel and remember most of this car was designed in Germany and built in Mich.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Focus Hatch 5 speed manual

wgreen3, 01/02/2012
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I've had the car for a month; it replaced a 2007 Mazda3 and I also previously owned a 2007 Focus. This car is worlds apart from the 2007 Focus. The shifting is buttery smooth; good power, good fuel economy (averaged 36 mpg on recent 800 mile road trip). The car feels "stiff" and this is a good thing; it holds corners amazingly well, very little sway. This actually takes a little getting used to if you haven't driven a car that handles as well. It's very quiet, much quieter than the Mazda3. The driver's cockpit feels like it wraps around you. A very well thought out, good performing vehicle, especially for the price point!

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1 out of 5 stars

Please do not buy save your money

Marg, 02/22/2016
2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought the car with 30,000 miles. Only good thing about it is gas. It has major transmission problems has been to dealership 5-6 for this issue only in 2yrs that I have owned it. Car stereo wouldn't go off no matter what I did, problems with the car horn and steering wheel locked up twice, once this last year took In to ford and again this year. The car has gear problems and they want $1600. It's not a safe car and expensive repair costs plus it doesn't drive good. Please don't fall for the looks, it's totally not worthy it!!

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best American Car Ever!

sobemen, 02/26/2012
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased this Ford Focus Titanium Edition. I can't stop driving this car. It is the best American car I have ever owned. Having owned BMW's. Land Rover's, Porsches, Toyotas, Honda and Nissan, I feel quite confident in providing Ford with the highest accolades around this product. I bought the extended Service warranty which is a great value. Ford has come a long way and their customer service and the entire purchase experience puts them well ahead of other car manufacturers All my friends and family just love to look at the fine engineering and body style of this vehicle. I also enjoy the fuel economy and German ride of this vehicle. Congrats Ford on an excellent job!

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5 out of 5 stars

Why so many negative reviews?

maniac4, 12/23/2012
2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I like mine a whole lot. Its fast enough, handles great, looks great. And I have not a problem with the automated manual

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