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Ford Focus, Fun To Drive

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By: Dan3527
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07/10/2008

This car handles like a go-cart.
      I have the five speed standard transmission, which is fun to drive and delivers great gas mileage. I have not had any trouble with it in the five years I have enjoyed driving it. I would recommend this car to anyone that loves to drive and dosen't need to spend a lot of money on fuel or repairs.

Pros: handling, reliability, fuel efficiency
Cons: didn't get cruise control
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Hey Its Cheap

By: Svjatogor_70...
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08/02/2009

its a good driver . great gas milage . but it aint a hot rod. it handles well in most weather , and is comfortable . plus it means i dont have to take a ton of people with us when we go somewhere .

Pros: 36 mpg on highway while driving like a idiot .
Cons: no real horsepower.
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Awesome Little Car

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By: emgriggs887
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11/15/2008

Performance was a little weak with these cars, however, handling more than made up for the lack of horsepower, I could take sharp turns with a recommmended speed of 35 going 65 - 70 mph easily, building materials were adequate, typically what you would expect with a pricetag of about $13,000, these cars are very sharp looking and there's a huge aftermarket for customizing it to better suit your style. Great gas mileage, I averaged about 28 mpg city/highway combined, could've gotten better, but I always had my foot on the gas peddle, hahaha. Overall, a great car, the only complaint I had was the lack of power.

Pros: handing, appearance, gas mileage, feels very solid in any driving conditions
Cons: horsepower
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Tains Focus

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By: Billy924
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11/05/2008

it laks power in the bottom end, millage is not bad 37 mpg hiway and thats crusin at 120 plus... i would get bettr milage if you didnt have to push it as hard to pass.. and in town the milage is not relly great but it gets me around ..

Pros: not bad on gas
Cons: not a hole lot of power in bottom end
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Ford Focus 03'

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By: Roslyn10
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08/21/2008

Even though you see more and more Focuses everyday, it goes to show that they are great little cars.  They run well, affordable.  My focus is 5 year old and I have never had any problems. It runs smoothly accelerates at a descent pace.  I have had no major problems.

Pros: runs well
Cons: an ecomomy car that is nothing special
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Ford Focus 03'

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By: Ben4510
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08/18/2008

I love this car. Best performance out of the cars that I've driven so far. Superb handling, great acceleration, not to mention great on gas. Upkeep is pretty cheap, costs about 40 to 45$ to fill the gas tank. Appearance is OK. Paint is starting to come off on the hood and other places.

Pros: Acceleration, Handling, Comfort, Looks, Gas Usage.
Cons: Paint
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Good

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By: Daniel5575
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04/20/2008

not enough to say but i need to put more mods to it

Pros: nice milage
Cons: not enough leg room
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Amazing Car. Exactly What I Want From A Car.

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By: Tom222
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04/18/2008

overall a fantastic car. it has a tendancy to slide if you take a corner and dip the clutch, but that could be because the tyre compound on mine is too hard for the road i drive on. there are no rattles on any part of the car as it is really well built. i think it is a beautiful looking motor and would recommend it to anybody.

Pros: almost everyrthing. good fuel economy.
Cons: tendency to slide round corners if clutch is dipped.
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Great Car For Those On A Budget.

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By: Mariah32
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04/17/2008

I previously had a '00, and loved that one too, but had to replace it. This car is exactly like that one, and I love it even more than the first one. It's a great little sporty car for those on a budget, and it's from the time when Foci were a bit more original looking.

Pros: Good handling, efficient, roomy despite small size, original looking.
Cons: Slow acceleration.
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My Big Go Kart

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By: Charles138
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04/05/2008

it fun and well that is it other than good mpg not fast but it can get you a speeding ticket just like everything else

Pros: bigger than a festiva and well holds more people also comfortable ride
Cons: not fast enough yet!!!
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