2000 Ford Focus Zetec review from North America
"Very good for a $15k car, 105000 miles and almost no problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problems we had was a back right wheel bearing and a window motor.
Both of those were covered under the warranty.
Other than that it has not had a single problem, all the recall fixes have been done even though there was not a problem.
General comments?
Very reliable car. 105,000 miles and only two problems to speak of.
Gas mileage is decent, but for this size of car and engine it should be better than 26-27mpg on the every day commute. At least it gets 30 on the highway.
Handling and performance are good, especially for a $15k sedan with a 2.0L. I wouldn't say it handle like it is on rails, but it definitely will hold its own on the corners compared to similar cars.
The interior is nothing special, the leather is nice but nothing really stands out except the space it has inside. The rear seats are even comfortable for me to sit in so long as there is not a very tall person sitting in front of me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2008 |