Owner Reviews
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2016 Ford Focus - Extremely happy with my Hot Hatch.
I purchased a Ford Focus ST just 2 months ago and it is one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever owned. The build quality is very good with Recaro partial leather seats, and no cheap plastic rattles. The 2.0 L turbo charged engine provides significant power through the range of RPMs in every gear. There is plenty of HP and torque to go around, and I cruise through the 6 manual speeds without any noticeable dip in power. The hatch back provides enough storage for the grocery getter and daily driver, but I certainly won't be moving any large amounts of cargo with it. The Sync 3 touchscreen is intuitive and features Apple and Android car play so you can plug your phone into a USB port and have access to travel apps right on your nav system. The suspension is tight, as to be expected on a ... (more)
Story
I had the opportunity to open up the ST on the highway last week. The 0-60 is phenomenal. During my trip, I encountered 2 other Focus STs at the same time, and we drove caravan style for a while.
Pros
Plenty of power to go around, lots of torque. The Sync 3 system is intuitive and feature rich. The fit and finish are excellent. Gas mileage is around 32MPG highway and 24MPG city.
Cons
The turning circle is pretty wide. Paint seems thin in spots. I would have liked a better intercooler to make full use of the turbo.
2014 Ford Focus -
The car overall is a great car for someone who likes compact vehicles. The gas mileage on the car is great. I can get a full tank with 350 miles for $25. The interior is nice; however, I wish the car was a little bigger because its very hard to fit people in the back seat. The trunk is a great size. The seats are fabric and heated. I have had no problems with the stereo, and it connects via Bluetooth to my phone. After 40,000 miles, the car constantly shudders when I come to a full stop and then accelerate. I'm constantly getting that same issue fixed.
Story
I have used this car to travel to NYC and Boston. Very reliable especially with gas because I have been able to travel to these places and not spend a bunch on gas.
Pros
My favorite thing about this car is that it comes with heated seats and a sunroof. I love that the car has great gas mileage (350 miles for $25). The car came with the option to get an extended warranty for up to 75,000 miles. The seats are very comfortable especially since the seats are heated.
Cons
I wish that the seats were leather since it's very easy to get these seats dirty. I also wish that the car was bigger overall, since it's very small inside. I've had many problems with the car shuddering when accelerating. The Bluetooth with the stereo system is useful but extremely hard to set up so I wish that was a little bit easier. I wish that the dashboard had a digital view of the speed limit instead of the basic speed reader.
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