2005 Ford Focus

Rating from Frugal Fred

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Great handling and pep for the price--has also been great in snow. Have owned Volvos & BMW in past. Parts costs much better with Ford. Paint finish and sound deadening are not as good, but price is a good offset. Radio/CD player has peeling paint on control buttons, and CD player does not work--radio functions great. Otherwise, car appears mechanically sound @ approximately 100K miles, and has the engine with a timing chain (no belt to replace)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from NH Driver

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"A real gem. I bought my ST new in March 2005, the first American car I've owned (after having owned VW, Porsche, BMW, Nissan, Audi, Volvo--most bought new). I can truly say that this vehicle has proven to be, by far, the most reliable and best value of the bunch. Fun to drive, great in snow, good gas mileage. My only criticism is the seats--not much lumbar support (I'm tall). Plenty of room, though. Still looks new, inside and out, despite severe New Hampshire winters. Well built. I have a long commute, and my ST has never let me down, even after 100K(+) miles. I've liked it so much that I am looking at getting a 2012 Focus (while holding on to this one)."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from another satisfied customer

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my 05 Ford Focus around this time last year and I must say that I am totally happy with my car thus far, from its performance all the way to the price I am paying for it. The people at Auto Solutions are very friendly and professional when it comes to selling their vehicles. They find a way to get you in the car you want for the money you want to spend, they get it done. I highly recommend their business and will continue to support them for many years to come."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from New car shopper

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We bought our 2005 Focus se NEW in 12/04. Got a GREAT deal. The only problem off the bat was the HVAC system leaking water into the foot well. This was fixed (through outsourcing) @ the local dealer for free. Took 3x. Probably a clogged drain plug. Other than a new set of tires (why do new car tires only last 29k??) new front brakes, a new battery & a new ERG canister (our fault-do NOT overfill your tank!) the car has been stellar. 5spd 4cyc gets 34 mpg hiway if you keep in under 70. I know this from driving from Syracuse to Boston. Around town it will get 24-28mpg. Headroom is excellent, even for back seat. The interior is lacking- a bit too plastic. Sound system? Just upgrade to new speakers. Seats? Ok at best. My wife likes them, but she is large and does not like side bolsters. I like something that holds you in place. But, the seats were fine for 300 mile cruises for both of us. Rear seat? Has a split back, which does not really matter. You MUST flip the read seat bench to fold down either rear seat back, taking away the 3rd psngr. for ski+golf trips. Also, keep in mind only 827lbs for total weight! All in all a great grocery getter, great MPG, and low-low maint costs. Who needs a 7 recall Coralla, anyway?"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Tatortot

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This car has been a great car for my daughter.Its just the right size and has a sleek style to it.It runs great and great gas mileage.It handles excellent in the winter months and always starts.It was sure worth its money."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from LBJ

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I purchased this car new. I have driven it to Colorado twice, and worked as an outside sales rep so it was a daily heavy driver for a year and a half. On one of my trips to Colorado, it began to give me trouble starting. I drove it home and took it to ford after another two weeks of issues. The fuel pump was out. Yet it got us home. The interior is cheap, my gear shift knob broke off around the 60K mark and the center console broke off right around 37k. Now the inside door latch comes out completely when opening it. If I give it a good hard whack it goes back into place and works fine for quite a while. My car now has 105k on it. It runs great, but is getting very loud. Make sure you buy very very good tires for it, or it will shred em in about a year despite excellent care. All in all, it's been reliable, and with regular maitnenance I sure I could drive it for 200k but do not know for certain that I will be able to. The cosmetic problems with the shifter and door are annoying, and frankly I am afraid the steering wheel might fall off. LOL.. Let's just say that my next car will be a Toyota, so I can drive it comfortably for at least 15 years."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Fishing car

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I was specifically looking for a later model used Ford Focus Wagon with under 60K miles. I needed something for fishing gear and and that would get good fuel economy. I found exactly what I was looking for but it was already sold. I did leave the dealer my phone number and asked her to text me if the people backed out and sure enough a week later I got a text and we closed the deal. Worked out perfect. The whole online purchasing experience was great."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)

Rating from raymo

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I purchased this 2005 Focus with 108,000 miles on it and it's the best little car I've owned. It has every availible option and the gas milage is great! I went from a jeep grand cherokee getting 14 miles to the gallon to this which averages from 28 to 35 mpg! Af ter purchasing it I tinted the windows and it's a real looker! I would definetely refer this to more people. I'm glad I found this one. Good luck to any one finding a deal like mine."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from origional owner

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"great performer and no trouble for 95K all maint myself! replaced the strut rod connectors after they started rattling at 70 k"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from NavyRefugee

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've owned this car for 3 years and have loved every minute of it. It is bigger than it looks and has plenty of headroom. The drivers seat adjusts up or down so shorter drivers can easily see over the dashboard and taller drivers can have plenty of headroom. The antenna is my only complain as it looks ugly. I replaced mine with a custom shorter antenna. Great gas mileage. Lots of safety features. My ST model has plenty of get-up-and-go."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting