Used Ford Focus for Sale in Long Beach, CA

I liked that the car was a 99 model, those are my two lucky numbers. I dislike that my head gaskets are busted again after a rebuild. Hopefully I won't need new rings, or crank shaft. I really like the look, and body of this car, I really don't know why this make and model did not make it to the fast and the furious. It is a really comfortable car, it has a lot of room, and the body is pretty wide. I noticed noises coming from the engine mounts that are busted as well. It has been in and out of the shop, and we can not find a great rebuild mechanic who won't charge an arm and a leg. The car has over 200 thousand miles on it, always did the oil changes, and could rebuild the motor for about 2,200 says a local mechanic. I've had so much fun with this car, went on road trips to northern California in it, and want to keep on doing so. Acceleration is not so good, I hear a rattle on first gear, then 2 is quiet and so up. Don't know if it's coming from the tire area? Break pads are still good, a little squeaky, and the suspension could be rebuilt for betting handling. I do feel safe and in control while I'm driving, no rattle of the steering wheel column.

Overall, my 2005 Ford Focus is a dependable, inexpensive option for an every day car. I've used it for daily commute and one long distance drive, and it has handled everything I've asked it to do perfectly. It doesn't cost much to keep it gassed up, and it seems like it has a pretty good fuel efficiency. I've driven it through the desert, and I can say that I trusted it completely to not have any problems or strand me out there unexpectedly. I have never spent any money on it besides regular oil changes either, and I got the car when it was at over 100,000 miles. It's dependable and simple. The main drawback for me is that it does have a strangely loud motor, especially in the morning when you turn it on for the first time. It sounds like it is running poorly, even though it is not. It runs fine, you'll just never be sneaking up on anyone with it. As for transporting, I use it to transport my bike on a bike rack, but there is not a whole lot of room for too much in the trunk or in the back, and it does not really lend itself to a roof rack. For the most part, it's a great car and it absolutely is a good choice for an every day, commuter car.