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With a rapid spike in interest for small and compact cars, there was undoubtedly some long, hard deliberation at the Ford table regarding what to with its only compact North American model... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says The 2008 Ford Focus is much improved and still fun to drive. As a value-driven choice, it works very well, but those seeking a top small sedan or coupe should look... Read full review
The GoodAn inexpensive, highly economical daily driver, Ford's Focus proves an agile handler that will keep drivers smiling in the twisties.The BadLacking in innovation and some basic... Read full review
Nothing turns heads like a sexy convertible wearing Pininfarina badges on its flanks. The Italian design firm is world famous for creating pulse-quickening exotic cars such as the Ferrari... Read full review
KBB Editors' Overview While trucks and SUVs remain the heart of its volume and profits, Ford is currently moving to reassert its presence in the car-based side of the market. To that end... Read full review
TheCarConnection.com's editors researched Web road tests and stories on the new 2008 Ford Focus to put together this conclusive review. Experts from ... Read full bottom line
2008 FORD FOCUS STYLING | [6 out of 10] MyRide.com: "Undesirable styling" Edmunds: "Bland interior design" Car and Driver: "Styling is revised within and ... Read full review
MSRP: $14,395 - $16,925
To be honest, my expectations for the redesigned Focus was somewhat low considering the strides made by the more popular Honda Civic. But, when I first saw the... Read more
This review refers only to the base coupe S model. I bought a 2 door with a 5 speed manual transmission, so bear that in mind as you read further. Also keep in... Read more
I like cars that are fun to drive - cars that, in time, become a friend. I previously owned a 1991 Honda Civic Si - a real clunker by most standards, but I... Read more
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Three stars side impact not on 4 door.
By Galen Gareis | Posted: 12/8/2008
The four door rates 4 stars side impact, only the two door is 3 stars in the side impact, so the car rates right in there with all the small cars on the market at 4 or better all the way around. The interior materials are NOT PVC based so they will outlive the soft touch material that everyone covets,to a bad ending. Ethylene and TPE based plastic is MUCH better wearing and resistant to water and organic stains. If you don't drink hydrocarbons inside your car (oil based liquids), the material will hold up like iron. A fine trade-off in my book as I keep my car 15 years or longer.
Difficult to look at...
By George | Posted: 15/8/2008
What the... they have done with the Focus? I think that this is Ford's solution to raise F150's sales: Build ugly cars to avoid people buy one.
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By Milton Oliver | Posted: 21/8/2008
I bought the wife a 2008 Focus SE so far she has put about 1500 miles on it. I find the car to be fuel efficient 29.5 in mixed driving a 35+ on the highway of course this depends upon your driving style. The ride is a bit stiff but the car handles well. Overall we bought the car for economy and price as a daily commuter. We are well satisfied with it, it was the best bang for our buck overall. If we wanted a luxury or sports car we would have bought one. So be realistic what do you look for when you buy a car price, economy, performance, reliability etc you get what you pay. Most of all do the research and hop to get all of the above.
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