2006-06-25 04:30:41 · 13 answers · asked by Tassadar 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
ford focus; better gas mileage and better safety rating
I have one
2006-06-25 04:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Robyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for one, the Honda Civic gets better mileage – 30 mpg city/40 highway compared to the Focus' 27/34 (26/32 if you're looking at a 2006). For another, it has a 5-speed automatic instead of a 4-speed like the Focus. And finally, Hondas are just more reliable and well-designed. I would go with the Honda. It's also better-looking.
2006-06-25 09:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by Omar Y. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being pro Honda, this is a no brainer for me but I will let you know my feelings...
Don't feel bad about not buying American. You will find that Honda America produces cars right here in the USA using American workers. They aren't stupid... they are getting around tons of importation laws by doing that!
Nobody has turned the letters H.O.N.D.A. into Fix Or Repair Daily (FORD) for good reason... they don't break down. You may seen one occasionally on the side of the road but for the most part those cars you see are from the big three: Ford, Chevrolet, and Chrysler.
Honda is proud of their engineering and supports each make and model with superior documentation in the way of service manuals that are available to the public. Check it out yourself by going to www.helminc.com. Those service manuals tell you everything about your Honda and make you smart enough to do a lot of work yourself or at least talk smart with your mechanics or dealership.
It seems to me that American car manufacturers are spending a lot of money engineering just how long a car will last, i.e. just outside of any warranties. Then they make the cars in such a fashion thay you have to have special tools to do the simplest jobs. I think this is a deal they have with their dealerships to see that their cars need servicing and the dealers are the best qualified to do that servicing.
Hondas are known for good gas mileage... while some Fords do get good gas mileage, my '90 Honda Prelude is still getting that good mileage and it has 230,000 miles on it! Go find a Ford Focus with that many miles on it and I can just about guarantee you that you wouldn't want to be the owner!
Ever since my first Honda in 1991, I seldom need to get my tools out and that means more time in the car driving instead of under it getting dirty!
Yep, this is a no brainer for me... Go Honda, you won't be sorry!
2006-06-25 05:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by Les 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda Civic because, Ford stands for:
Fix
Or
Repair
Daily
2006-06-25 04:35:09 · answer #4 · answered by themisslita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a ford focus. 2001 and it has been nothing but trouble since the day i got it. It has had several recalls on it and they still have not improved.i would definatly go with the Honda.. more reliable and better on gas. and they seem to run forever.
2006-06-25 06:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by CSIGrandma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the Honda Civic; Consumer Reports rates it as a much better choice with a much higher resale value and better performance.
2006-06-25 04:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by cmpbush 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tink it's a matter of opinion. Depends also on what you're after in a car that size. But according to my experience, no doubt, i'd close my eyes and go for the Honda.
2006-06-25 05:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by Serpine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go for the Honda. I've driven both recently (rentals) and found the Focus to be less responsive.
2006-06-25 04:35:52 · answer #8 · answered by sarahsunshinecoast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would choose the Ford. Why? Simple...because I buy American!
2006-06-25 04:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by my two cents 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with the honda, the puchase price is almost the same but the honda will hold its value, if you don't want to sell it will last longer too
2006-06-25 08:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by snoopy&woodstock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋