2001 Ford Focus SE Comfort review from North America
"A high performance bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem I had with the car is the driver's side front window squeaked when it was put down, but I took the car to the dealership and was immediately fixed and have not had a problem since.
General comments?
The Ford Focus I own is a SE Comfort car with all the extras, including the Zetec engine, 6 disk CD player, rear spoiler, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and all-door remote keyless entry. I would recommend anyone who can afford it to get all the extras because that just enhances the expensive feel of the car.
I have been very impressed with the expensive feel of the car. The car feels like it should be a few thousand dollars more than what it is actually worth, which for my car was $17,500.
Another impressive thing with the car is its ability to get into a car wreck without sustaining much damage. I was hit from behind at 30 miles per hour and the damage was extremely minor, with only a few scratches and a small dent.
I would recommend anyone getting a first time car or a economy car to consider buying a Ford Focus. Compared to other economy cars, this car is worth what it costs, plus more. I think a test drive is all that is needed to show the greatness of this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 16v Zetec 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1300 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2001 |



