Ford Focus?

Question:
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Focus, does anyone know if they are good cars? I don't want it to break down. It is a 2000 model and has 85,000 miles on it. Any advice?

Answers:

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My 2000 is at 81K mi. Getting it out of the shop tomorrow... had to replace the drive shaft bearings and the ignition core ... grand total (including the tow) $816.35. Apparently it is the #1 recalled vehicle out.. with something like 15 recalls- but most of the critical ones are closed recalls- so unless the previous owner took it in, it will be like mine and need fixed at cost. The ignition core or lock core is a common problem (research it online if you'd like) but it has not been recalled to date because ford argues that it is not a "life threatening" problem- tell me that when it locked up w/o warning after turning it off on a road far from home at midnight.

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Honestly, for the cost it is what you get- they aren't bad cars- they have a lot of acceleration and spunk... however there are two bad blind spots on them (my friends who own one also agree) the first is the super high tailgate (especially if its the version with the spoiler) and the second is the placement of the bar separating the side windows- even checking mirrors and all, the blind spots have caused me more problems than the 15 passenger vans I drive for work.

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Space is great- my friends never complain and the trunk is very handy.

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Honestly I wouldn't recommend it compared to other 2000 cars to a friend because I've lost faith in the ford corporation and their convient parts that fail but need replaced by licensed technitions.

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but if you're comparing with older cars- it can be a better option.

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P.s. true city gas mileage is 20mpg. 100% highway will raise it to 30mpg at best.... no matter what type of gas, STP, clean oil or filters.

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personally I don't like that vehicle for me.

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any mechanic likes it ,for other purposes

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Thay are very good cars, I got one and it does not eat up alot of gas at all!

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the first fwe years they were made some people pronounced the name a bit differently. they said it as two words with a K between the C and the S and the last word was US. they had good reason. lots of troubles. the later ones are decent enough cars.

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if you know that pocket book can afford it , i say sure go ahead and buy , other wise do what i do lease a new car every 4 yrs. less problems

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THE ONLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS IS THE FUEL PUMP, AND WINDOW REGULATORS. PRETTY GOOD CAR. AT THAT MILEAGE PROBABLY NEEDS MOTORS MOUNTS THOUGH. IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
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