What originally attracted me to the Focus was the size. I wanted something small, but could still carry everything I needed to comfortably. I also wanted something that had great gas mileage due to me having to commute long distances for work.

Bossier City, Louisiana

4.0

Small, but reliable.

I have owned my 2011 Ford Focus SEL for almost five years. The reason I purchased the vehicle is because I wanted a car that is low maintenance and reliable. My Focus has exceeded my expectations. I have put a lot of miles on the car and it still runs like I just drove it off the lot. It only requires the normal periodic maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations. The car came with an excellent sound system and is Bluetooth capable. Both of these are important because of the amount of travelling I do in the car. But the car is not very sturdy. If you back into something, the bumper would crumble. I have been rear-ended twice in that car and both times the bumper had to be replaced. Also the car is two small for those with a family. If you have to travel with people other than yourself, there is going to be a great deal of discomfort. I drove from Mississippi to Georgia with four people in the car and it was very uncomfortable, especially if three are of the four people are full grown adults. Also, the car is not suited for larger people. I also wish that it accelerated a little faster. It takes forever to get up to 60mph unless you push the petal to the floor. One of the coolest things about the car is that interior lights in the floor. By pressing a button, you can change the color.