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2008 Ford Focus consumer reviews

$14,395 starting MSRP
side view of 2008 Focus Ford
(93 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.5
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excellent car

Rides great good on gas,a good bang for your buck. for a small car drives like a mid sized car .I would recommend this car!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable Car!

This car has been pretty reliable. No real complaints or issues. I would recommend this car to my friends. Probably would buy a newer version.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Gas efficient yet has a surprising amount of pep

The 2008 focus coupe manual transmission is an abolutely amazing piece of mechanical engineering. I am extremely happy with my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most dependable car I have ever owned.

My 2008 Focus SE 5-speed manual got great gas mileage, never needed a clutch in 250K miles, worked great as a commuter and Uber/Lyft vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Excellent commuter car, dependable, affordable car. Ford got it right with this vehicle, great on fuel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Gets around great in the winter especially with its nearly new studded tires. Cool sun/Moonroof. The battery is one-year-old.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It drives great. Ford is the best.

It's small and good on gas. And it drives great. I like the color of the body and the style. Ford never fails, rather a car or a truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Leaves some things to be desired...

This car met all of my basic needs and always showed up for me. However, it is a little small and uncomfortable on long trips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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2008 Ford Focus was a great car

I was very pleased with my 2008 Ford Focus. I must say, however, that the new Ford Focuses don't seem to be nearly as well-designed as they used too. The trunk configuration in the newer models is not user-friendly. Also, the rear seat leg room seems to have pretty much disappeared in the newer models.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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it is economical on GAS and looks sporty.

this vehicle is used only for driving to and from work. This is my first Ford car that i have ever owned and i am pleased with it so far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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