2003 Ford Focus

Pros: Utility, fun to drive, features for the money

Cons: No redline on tachometer, hard to find reverse on stick shift

The Bottom Line: A really nice effort for a small car - lots of features for the money, plus fun to drive and versatile.

Review: The lease on our Ford Explorer was due to end in 5 months – my wife and I were planning on letting it lapse and replace it with another, smaller SUV. The letter from Ford Motor Credit changed all that. Basically, their “Early Bird” program would allow ...

Pros: Fun to drive! comfortable seating, plenty of features for the price

Cons: cheaper plastic interior trim, visibility problems from the left side of the windshield

The Bottom Line: I recommend this car. It is fun to drive and won't hurt your pocket books!

Review: When I first moved to Cleveland 3 years ago, I needed a new car. I've previously driven my parent's Camry, Civic, and Mazda MPV. As this was my first car that I'm buying, my budget was limited to small sized cars. Basically I ended up deciding between ...

Pros: Attractive, roomy, good on gas.

Cons: None as of yet.

The Bottom Line: 2003 Ford Focus. Couldn't select higher than 2002 in rating. Excellent car. You won't be sorry.

Review: Personal Testimonial:

My husband and I needed to lease a vehicle. Luckily, I work in a Ford dealership part time and was able to purchase a car on the dealership plan. Anyway, my husband and I looked at several different models and discovered...

Pros: Sharp steering, sharp suspension, sharp 6-speeds transaxle. Sharp little fast car.

Cons: Not very fuel efficient...but its not like I wasn't warned!

The Bottom Line: If you are into this kind of cars this is it. If you are not , try it. It will be a refreshing and electrifying change.

Review: I had a 2002 Ford Focus ZTW (the top of the line Focus Station Wagon) “See my review of the ...

Pros: Gas mileage,im talking 360 on A ten gallon tank. Very roomy,price etc..

Cons: The windsheild seems to be prone to cracks..It breaks very easily.

The Bottom Line: Great car even for the fussy folks, Fun to drive and oh so smooth.

Review: Ok so anyone who knows me knows im ExTrEmElY fussy. I mean I take it were it shouldnt even go, im so fussy. That being said, My wonderful hubby bought this car for me for xmas of 2002. Just after we got rid of my Brand new Saturn which cost us 17k cause ...

Pros: Subtle sport styling, performance for the price

Cons: low end power

The Bottom Line: LOVE IT! Take one for a test drive and you'll be a believer! Dependable, practical, affordable.

Review: I bought a Ford Focus ZX3 back in the Spring of 2002. I drove it for 65k miles without any problems. I have a 65 mile round trip commute to work everyday and wanted something practical with good gas mileage. Focus was definitely the answer. This car ...

Pros: fun to drive, quiet ride, quality interior, reliable

Cons: had to replace the factory 6 disc system

The Bottom Line: I'd buy another one in a second

Review: I bought a new 03 Ford Focus SE sedan as a replacement for a 98 VW Beetle that was complete garbage. Honestly, I had heard lots of good things about the Focus, but the major incentive for me was the $3,000 rebate Ford was offering at the time. One ...

Pros: Exceptional power and handling with luxury car features.

Cons: Uphill power lags, limited passenger space, and storage space. Little to sacrifice.

The Bottom Line: Get this car if you want great power and handling from a "luxury" car. Let me know if you have a better car for under $9,500.

Review: I got the one that has 130-hp with the 2.0 liter engine. This is NOT the 143-hp, 2.3 liter PZEV engine for late 2003 or 2004. This car is what I stated in the title. The ride is extremely smooth. You feel like you are in a cockpit while driving. ...

Pros: Economy, fun to drive, MP3 player

Cons: rear seat needs to fold and split to make the most of its interior space

The Bottom Line: In reality as a daily vehicle, 90% of us need no more in a vehicle than the Focus has. Wholeheartedly recommended

Review: Not sure how to start this, but lets jump in.... I am a reformed gearhead. My 2 cars before the ZX5 were a Z28 and a BMW 633csi. The BMW was failing, so it was out to look for a new vehicle. The rules of engagement were.... Less than $18K, 30+ economy and ...

Pros: Just about Everything! :)

Cons: Small cup holders, snug fit with larger cups.

The Bottom Line: I recommend it. It's my first brand new car and I'm still happy with it.

Review: This is actually my second car. I bought my first one 2 years ago, an 88 Taurus for about 300 bucks. ...