2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Reviews
| “Focus Fanatic” This was a great, peppy little car that ran GREAT! Where it lacked in performance it made up for in economy & versatility. It had more headroom & legroom than other small cars I've owned and was very dependable. This car looks great with custom wheels and a dropped suspension; I just didn't have it long enough to get that far.
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Economy
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Performance
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| “Best Car I Owned Yet.” Got the base model with 5 spd manual. At first it took some getting used to because of the styling and hatchback, but i soon fell in love with it because of its handling and practicality. So much fun to drive!
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Fun to drive, cheap to fix and own, practical, if you are into modifying there are no limits.
Cons —
styling takes some getting used to.
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| “Stylish And Dependable Car.” This car is fun to drive - solid. It has interesting looks and is roomy enough to carry music equipment. Gas mileage is so-so in town, excellent on highway.
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I like the looks of the car and it is solid, reliable transportation.
Cons —
I hated the process of buying this car. Others must have had similar experience because the dealer went out of business.
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| “Very Solid Small Car For The Price” A well built and thought out modern hatch. Drove it for 3 years and had no problems. Mine was lightly modified and handled superb despite tires.
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Handsome, handles very well, great stock transmission (5-speed), well thought out interior, reliable, economic, great for price, and very spacious.
Cons —
Engine is a little lacking compared to rest of car, a little too large for a hatch, rear drum brakes in 2003 is rediculous.
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| “Good Reliable Transportation” I have experienced only one flaw with the vehicle. The rear window defrost has not fully worked since I got the car but I got it used. I have had great success in reliability and enjoy the manual transaxle. It shifts solid and the clutch does not seem to slip at all. I have got has high as 35 mpg on the highway avg and as bad as 24 mpg for around town avg.
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Reliable and fun to drive, ride quality is good and interior remains tight and no rattles
Cons —
Mine has no A/C or cruise so its hot in the summer and highway driving can be more tiring.
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| “Sporty Little Car” Excellent little car, sporty & fun! If set up right can have real performance! Recommend a cold air intake or chip or if you want real power, stick a mustang 5.0 with a set of shorty headers!
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EXCELLENT ACCELERATION, ALLOY WHEELS, DOHC
Cons —
SUSPENSION
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| “Good For What It Is Made To Accomplish” Good for what it is made to accomplish
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Styling, performance, can fit a lot of stuff in the rear, fairly reliable so far (crosses fingers)
Cons —
I should have bought a ZX5
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| “Go Kart Time, Both In The Driver's Seat, And At The Gas Station.” So far so good. 68,000 miles on it and all is well.
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Not old. Plus some decent styling.
Cons —
Verrrry tiny.
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| “Good, Evrey-day Car” Good, evrey-day car
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It just works... always
Cons —
not exactly "fast"
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