2000 Ford Focus... what do you guys/gals think of it?

[samgau]

And even better.. if you got one.. how many miles do you have on it... and have you had any mechanical problems with it...

Reason:

I'm looking into buying a 2000 Focus se wagon w/ 31000 miles on it...

 

[jsbush]

I heard they were unreliable and they have lots of major problems with them like the engin compartment catches fire or something.

 

[iamwiz82]

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I believe the focus has had major 8 recalls since 1999.

 

[ElFenix]

i'd get a newer one if possible, but its been a pretty good car for ford, i've heard.

 

[killface]

I've got about 30K on my 2000. It's been reilable as hell. Well, I did get a damned recall notice every couple of months for the first year or so, but other than that, it's been solid except for the fact that it seems to be a target for people on my street to run into it.
Twice in 2 months it was hit by people who left with no note or anything. First time was 5000 in damage, second time was only 300.

 

[StormRider]

I have a 2000 Focus with about 30K on it too. It's been pretty reliable -- I've had no problems with it. Like Killface said, I also had a couple of recall notices and took my car in to get the free warranty work done on it (the last one was for the possible seal corrosion). While a bit of a nuisance, I prefer having recall notices (preventive maintaince) as opposed to having my car break down while driving.

So, I've been pretty happy with my Focus (even with the 2 or 3 recalls).

 

[WA261]

well.....the name originated from when the car was first rolled out of production......one guy said.."damn that is one ugly ass car!!y" the guy who designed it said "no...you have to FOCUS on it for a while" HAHAHAHHAHAA i crack myself up at times.....(no the beer didnt help)


serious...i think it is a neat looking little car...is it the zx3 or something, the sport one? neat little ride

 

[sheselectric]

ford focuses (foci? hehe) are some of the ugliest cars i've ever seen.

american cars in general are also not the most reliable ones out there.

 

[Pocatello]

My friend has a 2000 Focus and he likes it a lot. You have to test drive it for yourself and compare it with other cars. Personally, I would have prefer a Mazda Protege for that type of car.

 

[pulse8]

I've got the ZX3 2000 model. It was cheap.

I haven't had any problems, except for the locks, but that was covered under warranty. Other than that it's been alright. I miss my '96 Prelude, though.

 

[samgau]

Unfortunately my Honda accord broke down and for a car with lower milage and possible factory warranty, japanese cars were running a bit on the high side... fords seem to be allright as long as you dont go beyond 60K or so miles... so im looking in the 10k-30k miles for a 2000/1999 model... and it sould run me about $9k-12k to get something decent...

the car i was looking at is a red (burgundy) focus se wagon 2000 w/ 31k miles priced at 11k ...

 

[pulse8]

I got my ZX3 with 22,800 miles on it for $11,900 out the door and they paid $1200 to buy out the rest of my lease. It's got A/C and automatic transmission.

 

[StageLeft]

sux

 

[Supermercado]

I don't know anything about their reliability, etc., but I think the Focus is one of the ugliest cars I've ever seen.

 

[toant103]

not very good for the long run.

 

[samgau]

Well.. I'm gonna keep looking around before I decide on the focus... i need a reliable car cause I have youngins...