2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES review from North America
"Not worth the money for the fuel economy I get"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The main reason for buying this car was it is suppose to get really good gas mileage. My previous car was a '99 Chevy Blazer. I mostly worked. Engine and tires and all were OK on it and I only owed 7 more payments. I got this '05 Focus because it was advertised at 30mpg. Around town I get about 17, on the highway I get 24. That is after the dealer reprogrammed the computer. Other than the fuel economy, I can't complain other than than the cup holder on the console is the way of my knee and the center hump intrudes a little into the drivers foot area. The next time I take the car to the dealer, I will explain that the mileage is still poor. If they can't fix it, I think I will buy Japanese.
General comments?
The power for the car is OK. I would like more myself, but then it can be a 1000hp and I will would want more. Handling is OK. The stock tires are very noisy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2007 |