2006-11-11 13:46:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
It is a decent car. It is very fast & very powerful in acceleration (0-60 in like 5 sec!) However it's braking is very poor compared to even dodge. Steering is much better than I have experienced. Also, the car comes with factory built MP3 CD player (yay!) However, there is one inconvenience - the handrest is located too close to the driver & too close to the hand-brake, so it is almost impossible to try to get your hand to release or put the hand-brake (you may be forced to not use the handrest). Quality of construction is cheap as in most American Ford cars.
Overall, I'd say you are getting a good deal for an economy/compact car. Trust me, this car is a 100 times better than any Chevy Aveo or Cobalt or Malibu crap/junk.
2006-11-12 01:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ford Focus is an extermly small vehicle so a 2001 would be quite crammed for a family of 3 or 4. I was just recently in a focus and they are crammed today. They are not bad cars but it depends on how many people will be in it and what you use it for.
2006-11-11 16:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 2000 and 2001 models were known to be problematic according to Consumer Guide, and other sources. Mainly because they were the first two production years, and it took Ford a while to get the bugs out (so to speak). So, at best a 2001 would possibly be a gamble. 2002 (which is what I own, and love) and newer would be the suggested way to go.
2006-11-11 14:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by remlap47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know people that own them and they aren't happy. I also know of a guy who drives around town with a big lemon painted on his.
I've driven the 2001 and I wasn't at all impressed with the feel or the ride. Try looking at a Honda Civic, Subaru Impeza Or Toyota Corolla. They are in the same size range.
2006-11-11 14:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Focus is a lot better car from 2003 on up.. after they upgraded to the Duratec engine.
2006-11-11 13:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that great but you can get one inexpensively in comparison to a Honda Toyota or other 'good cars" making it a good value
2006-11-11 13:55:31 · answer #6 · answered by Lou S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are cute cars and great on gas. Check into it with KBB.com, as far as price and check around with others. A car choice is hard to make.
2006-11-11 13:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by cfoxwell99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,in Tennessee,and actually there good little cars to own ,if you can find a good one that's been taken good care of it would last you a long time,,there like any other car ,if there taken care of ther going to be alright if not there going to give problems ,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-11-11 13:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No the crash test ratings are poor
2006-11-11 14:03:44 · answer #9 · answered by sbinder3111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-11 23:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋