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by kunan
Jun 1, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
For many, many, many years I always thought that the best little car, that had a great price, was the Honda Civic. However when I heard about the Focus I had to check it out. When I went to see it was ten times better then the Honda Civic. From the ... read more
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by andyland
May 30, 2000 - Updated Jul 23, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Engine, Roominess, Handling, Comfort, Ergonomics, Value!
Cons: sigh, its not a beemer, but you pay about half the price..... :)
After a long month of researching various vehicles in the 16K and under area, I came to the conclusion that the Ford Focus was probably the best deal on the market. In searching for a sedan that was affordable, stylish, relatively loaded, and ... read more
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by olden
May 19, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Too numerous to mention
Cons: Can't think of a one
Three months ago, after a month of internet research, I went down to my local Ford dealership and test drove, then purchased my Autumn orange Focus ZX3. What caught my eye at first was the style of the car. Unique. Make no mistake, these cars are ... read more
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by phatzx3
May 17, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: handling, smooth 5-speed
Cons: no sunroof
i bought this vehicle because it looked cool, was inexpensive, and the aftermarket for parts has embraced it. the things i love about the vehicle are:
1: extremely smooth shifting. i cant understand why anyone would buy the automatic.
2: ... read more
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by makemelaff
May 17, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: inexpensive
Cons: no track record in the USA
Okay, I'm looking at cheap but not horribly cheesy economy cars... I've read a lot of stuff online (which probably hasn't simplified anything). I've narrowed it down to a Ford Focus with an MSRP of $15,890. For the money, it seems to be the best of the ... read more
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by LilRedDevil
May 14, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: EVERYTHING
Cons: NONE
THIS IS THE BEST ECONOMY CAR!!!!!!! I LOVE this little car!!!! It may not be the best looking car in the world but it grows on you. It drives with the composure of a long distance runner. It rides like the best luxury car on the market. It is as ... read more
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by criselk
May 11, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Pricing, value, ride, handling, and powertrain.
Cons: Front cupholders and thump in front end on dips
I bought the Focus because of the overall value and quality of the car. My Focus came with all the options except a cd changer and it was under 15 grand. I love how the car handles and rides. I had a Mercury Mystique before the Focus and this car is ... read more
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by me31him35
May 9, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, size, comfort
Cons: none
We were in the market for a new car as we had an addition to the family, we didn't like the min-vans, size or price. We looked at the Ford Focus Wagon and instantly fell in love with it. It is roomy like a mini-van but not as tall or as pricey. The way ... read more
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by jukena
May 8, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: great lease price
Cons: wish they had the wagon version when I went looking for this car
This car is awesome....rides like a dream ...handles sharp corners at any given time and speeds to 60 really fast....one great auto!!!!
I love the feel and motion of this car around bends and it handles like a dream on the exit ramps. I especially ... read more
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by john9740a
May 5, 2000 - Updated Jul 1, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Value, features, radio
Cons: leather n/a on wagon
The Bottom Line: great car! Wait for the 2001's. The 2000's will need some bugs worked out.
When I first heard about the Focus last year, I thought that it cost about $2000 more then it did. I loved this car. I especially liked the SE wagon and the ZTS sedan the best. In December 1999, we went to a Ford dealer and test drove a wagon. It was ... read more
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by Planecrazy
May 4, 2000 - Updated Apr 16, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Large comfortable interior and big(ger) car ride!
Cons: not all safety features are standard - don't leave them out!
The Bottom Line: A Superb little car that sets a new standard for what a small car ought to be.
I am a "car guy"! Unlike many car guys/gals who can seem almost militant in their devotion to their favorite cars, I believe I keep an open mind when evaluating cars other than my favorite brand, which coincidentally happens to be Ford (incidentally, I ... read more
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by jamacphoto
Apr 27, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: great on the wallet, roomy, handles great.
Cons: if you get any i would love to hear them
When I went looking for a new car I search far and wide using the net and in person. I wanted as you the best car for the money while not hurting the environment. this car does it all and then some. Some of the things i love about this car is the seats ... read more
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by kpenz
Apr 21, 2000 - Updated Jan 29, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Crisp handling, outstanding quality, low price
Cons: Needs more power, needs more options, needs more power.
The Bottom Line: No other car in the compact class offers this level of comfort, quality and performance.
I have test-driven a number of cars in the last year, with the intention of buying a 2000 model. I had my heart set on a Subaru Outback Sport, but Ford changed my mind. The Focus is the only car, that I have driven, offered by an American manufacturer ... read more
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by nburns
Apr 14, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety Features
Cons: Keeping the kids out of the back
With three children, one of them in an infant seat, we were originally looking for a used van to purchase when my husband stumbled upon a Ford Focus Wagon. I immediately said "No way am I driving a station wagon, I'm not even thirty years old ... read more
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by sasha5001
Apr 13, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cool, safe, and relatively inexpensive
Cons: High headrests
I just graduated from college last May, and I had been saving money to replace my Ford Taurus station wagon when I set out to buy my first new car. I was looking at all the small sedan models. I tried out the Focus and I loved it. I bought it that ... read more
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by kleck78
Apr 13, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: cute, cute, cute
Cons: i haven't found anything i don't like!
About a month and a half ago, someone ran into my beat up 86 Ford Escort and totaled it!! At first I saw it as a bad thing because I needed to find something new to drive, which would mean car payments!!!
After putting the keys in the ... read more
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by johnefjr
Apr 11, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: GREAT CAR, LOVE IT!
Cons: ABS not standard equipment!
This is the second opinion of the Focus that I have written, here is an update. I have over 8000 miles on the car now and the car still runs as good as the day I bought it. The only complaint I have now is I wish I would have gotten ABS brakes because ... read more
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by DMC3
Apr 6, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything about the Focus
Cons: None
We bought our Ford Focus Wagon when we decided to economize but not give up space for the family and dogs. We love everything about our Focus. We had already driven the Focus in England a year and a half ago and loved it there. We've been driving it ... read more
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by soad
Apr 5, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great value, great mileage, surprising power
Cons: a bit cramped for tall passengers.
When I went to my local ford dealership looking for a car, I was willing to spend about $20,000 on a new car. I was thinking of something along the lines of a taurus, but as soon as I decided to give the focus a try, I knew that a small price tag is not ... read more
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by ashland
Apr 5, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: adjustable seat and tilting steering wheel, great gas mileage, attractive, lots of trunk space, comfortable seats
Cons: Not a lot of leg room in the back, some slight road noise
I have been the proud owner of a Ford Focus SE Sedan for a month now. I was looking for a car that would be economical on gas and easy to handle. My daughter has just turned 15 and recently got her learner's license. Since she and I will be the ... read more
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