2008 Ford Focus User Reviews

Pros

Comfort Beautiful Interior

Cons

None. Very happy with it.

I'm 6'2" and I felt better after a round trip to Indianapolis from Cleveland in the Focus, than I did in our larger Taurus. Performance is fine for a small car. We needed better economy than the larger sedan was getting and we're getting 31+ combined city/highway.

Pros

GREAT gas mileage, fun to drive!

Cons

Can't think of any!

I was driving a used 2001 Ford Focus and decided to trade it in on a new one back in March. I never dreamed I would like this car as much as I do! I look forward going to work now because I know I get to drive my new Focus!

Pros

Fuel economy is over 40 on the highway

Cons

I don't have any negative commenst about this car at this time

I am amazed at the gas mileage I get with this car. If I set the cruise at 65, I get between 40-43 mpg and with my highway and city driving combined I'm at 30.8 mpg. The car has a solid ride and the inside is useful and cool looking.

Pros

Fuel Economy: In Town Avereage 31.1mpg On the Road: Average 40.2mpg

Original equipment tires are too aggresive and very noisey.

Purchased the auto July 4th 2008 weekend....Currently have 5,000 miles on the car...with 2 road trips from Melbourne Beach, FL to Warner Robins, GA....Averaged 41.2 mpg going and Averaged 39.6 return trip....Name brand gas going.....cheap brand on return trip.

Consistant 31.1 mpg around town....Love this mpg...much better than I had expected.......read morehide

Pros

awesome fuel economy, looks ,euro suspention, peppy rides great handles awesome

Cons

should have cruise standard, spare tire optional

2000-2007 focus repulsed me. went to look at a taurus and left with the 2008 focus. took 5 minutes of driving this car to realize that ford finally took european and japanese tips and applied them to this car.i have gotten 46 mpg frequently making trips south and average 36 mpg locally. this car is stylish and has ample power across the band to satisfy every one and i would recommend this car to anyone. it truely is a great american vehicle and puts many imports to shame. thanks ford for putting america back in the race....read morehide

Pros

Gas Mileage, Looks, air bags, cd radio, overall good build quality

Cons

small car feel, a little tinny feeling

Red 2 door SE5 spd. Have achieved gas mileage in the upper 40's once. mid to high 30's gas mileage is common. Decent looks. sacrifice some power for gas mileage. Have 3000 miles on this car. paid only $12,400. a lot of car for the money. Build quality is above average for cars in this class. The real time MPG monitor helps to watch your driving habits to assist in frugal driving.

Highly recommend this car to anyone....read morehide

Pros

Great gas milage, comfy seats

This is my second Focus. My first one is a 2000 that my husband is driving now and I get the new car. I love this car!! It has cruise control, power windows & locks (my old car didn't). Plus I love the stereo and SYNC. I'm getting about 37 MPG and I use the a/c constantly.
I love the car because of the trunk space and the quiet ride. My husband loves it because of all the cool features, comfy seats, and tons of space for his gear (he's military).
I've driven my car roundtrip from Kansas to Virginia, and loved every second of it. I noe have almost 8000 miles on my car and I'm still loving it.
Greatest car ever from a very Focused family....read morehide

Pros

Roomy and Comfy even for this fatty. Fantastic mpg.

Cons

None

This Focus has exceeded my expectations, and Ford's mpg estimates. I purchased it for the gas mileage. My intent was to use it for around-town driving and use my Mariner on long trips. The car is so much more comfortable than I expected that I am using it on trips. My last trip was 2500 miles, round trip, and I averaged 38 mpg! Around town I am getting 29 mpg!

I have 4500 miles on the car and have had no problems. Kudos to FOMOCO....read morehide

Pros

comfortable, easy to handle, easy to use controls, cupholders

Bought mine in 2/08. Great gas mileage. Drove from CT to Denver, 3900 miles round trip 38.8 mpg overall, even with the AC on low. Feels very solid to drive

I did not plan on purchasing this car when I went to the Ford dealership six months ago. However, it was on the lot as a demo model that the dealer had been driving, so I thought I'd give it a try. Needless to say, I love this car! The gas mileage is fantastic (almost 35 mpg), the amenities are top-notch (SYNC), and the air conditioning works great (which is very important to me!). I have recommended this model to everyone who asks me if I like my new car--and many people have asked. It's a small car, but it's also roomy and comfortable. Great job, Ford!...read morehide