2007 Ford Focus

I'd been driving a Toyota MR2 for 17 years, and had owned 2 Honda CRXs before that, so at first, I was disappointed that a Ford Focus was all I could afford. This car changed my mind. It gets up and moves when I need to accelerate, stops quickly and evenly and handles curves at speed very well. The turning radius is much tighter than any American car I've driven, and U-turns can be made easily on even the narrowest 2 lane road. The Focus doesn't feel like a small car, due in part to the roomy interior and high seat position, but it handles as well as any small car I've owned.

The cargo cover in the hatchback is easy to remove and stow, and I can put the rear seats up or down in about 30 seconds. I love the keychain remote, which turns on the interior lights when I unlock the doors. I can lock or unlock the car without having to leave the house, which has come in handy more often than you'd think.

I only have three complaints. The first is the driver's seat. The headrest adjusts up and down, but does not adjust forward and backward, and it pushes my head too far forward and into an awkward position, unless the seat is tilted back further than I like. The seat has no lumbar support, so I sometimes use an aftermarket cushion I bought from the dealer, although it isn't comfortable either.

The second complaint is the gas mileage. This car has never gotten more than 24 mpg, which was the Consumer Reports estimate of "real" mpg, even when I was driving very conservatively with the A/C off. With the A/C on, as it is most of the year here in the desert, I only get around 20 mpg. (I was probably spoiled, driving cars that got 28-44 mpg in the city over the last 20 years, but why are all the new cars such gas hogs?)

Third, there is no ashtray. There is a totally useless little shelf where an ashtray would have gone. The aftermarket ashtray goes in the cupholder, which is so low, it's nearly impossible to hit the ashtray, even in daylight. Non-smokers have always used auto ashtrays for coins or trash, so why not just leave them in and give it a more politically correct name?

The seat position won't be an issue with anyone who likes to drive with the seat tilted back, 20 mpg is better than many people have ever gotten, and non-smokers won't care about the ashtray. So for most people, I'd think this would be a great little car. For me, it's a surprisingly good car, especially for the price, but not perfect.

i just bought my second ford focus.i love them.i know have two ford focus.they are very reliable comfort is petty good.gas miles could be better.performance is great.good pickup.for a four cylinder it is not bad.the head lights and night to me is the best lighting the road is wonderful.i have owned more than 100 cars in 30 years of my driving and owning of cars.

very economic very hard to replace rear brakes i only have a complain because ford they dont make this cars w air cond standar in all models driving is very easy very low maintenance parts are very easy to get

I didn't know this until after I bought the car but the suspension on the Focus is known to go out of alignment on a pretty regular basis. Other than that, this is an amazing car. It gets great gas mileage and is comfortable and is mostly reliable. I have had Fords in the past that have lasted well into the 200,000 mile range before having to do major work and I intend on this car to be no different.

This car was well rated by Consumer Reports as a good used vehicle. I have been impressed, the car is basic, but very reliable.

I recently purchased a 2007 Ford Focus, which I would recommend. The overall performance surpasses expectations. It is a fantastic gas saver and a great economical car for commuting. For its size, it has nice acceleration and very maneuverable. Only dislike is the placement of the headrest.

I was looking for a small vehicle with better than average gas mileage. The Ford Focus meets my needs. Comfortable, lots of leg room, and quality ride. I could have spend thousands more, but I wouldn't be able to get from point a to point b any better.

I made contact with the seller prior to purchase. We made arrangements to meet to exchange money and item. I drove 3 hours to Cleveland, OH to pick up vehicle. I arrived early morning and made numerous phone calls back and forth with seller. He stated he would be there with vehicle just needed a bit to get it ready. We waited 3 hours and finally seller called another employee that was at lot with us and said he couldn't make it but leave money and he would have the car shipped. SCAMMER. Reported to Ebay and FBI as providing fraudenlent information for a vehicle that either did not exist or was stolen.

The car was sold to me with undisclosed hidden damages. The seller prolonged having the car shipped so that I would go over the 30 day mark of filing a complaint. Once I got the car I noticed major front end collision damage with an amateur repair job. I have taken many pictures and sent them to vehicle protection to show the real truth of the car. It is completely unfair to a loyal long time ebay buyer such as myself to get completely taken with no help from ebay on this matter. I just picked the car up as soon as it arrived at the DAS terminal and had no way to know of the damage and repairs until I was told it was too late. Again, this is unsatisfactory and no one seems to want to help me. I absolutely deserve an exception in this case and can not let this go. I will have to take this to the highest level. I have also filed with the police department. The ad stated car in perfect condition and the seller said no accidents when I spoke to him before placing a bid, this was all a lie and the seller "dfolly2" is a crook. Please, is there no justice here? I even read that the 30 days to file a complaint will be extended if you have not yet received the tile, which I have not. I thought for sure I would now be protected under the vehicle protection program, now I am told that I do not qualify. I was even told by an ebay representative that it I would be protected even though it had tun a few days over the 30 day mark because of my unique situation. Am I to believe that this is wrong and I am not covered in this situation? Again, how was I to know the condition of this vehicle until I actually inspected the car. I have no control that the seller was going to prolong shipping, misrepresent the ad of the car just for this reason. If I do not get justice, I will loose several thousands of dollars for something that is not my fault while someone who should be in jail walks free and takes my money. This car was for my wife and I would not trust her to drive it at all. I do not know the extent of the damages but will be taken it for a written estimate but sure I will not be able to afford the repairs that I should not even have to worry about because the car was falsely advertised. Please, someone help me!

I'd been driving a Toyota MR2 for 17 years, and had owned 2 Honda CRXs before that, so at first, I was disappointed that a Ford Focus was all I could afford. This car changed my mind. It gets up and moves when I need to accelerate, stops quickly and evenly and handles curves at speed very well. The turning radius is much tighter than any American car I've driven, and U-turns can be made easily on even the narrowest 2 lane road. The Focus doesn't feel like a small car, due in part to the roomy interior and high seat position, but it handles as well as any small car I've owned.

The cargo cover in the hatchback is easy to remove and stow, and I can put the rear seats up or down in about 30 seconds. I love the keychain remote, which turns on the interior lights when I unlock the doors. I can lock or unlock the car without having to leave the house, which has come in handy more often than you'd think.

I only have three complaints. The first is the driver's seat. The headrest adjusts up and down, but does not adjust forward and backward, and it pushes my head too far forward and into an awkward position, unless the seat is tilted back further than I like. The seat has no lumbar support, so I sometimes use an aftermarket cushion I bought from the dealer, although it isn't comfortable either.

The second complaint is the gas mileage. This car has never gotten more than 24 mpg, which was the Consumer Reports estimate of "real" mpg, even when I was driving very conservatively with the A/C off. With the A/C on, as it is most of the year here in the desert, I only get around 20 mpg. (I was probably spoiled, driving cars that got 28-44 mpg in the city over the last 20 years, but why are all the new cars such gas hogs?)

Third, there is no ashtray. There is a totally useless little shelf where an ashtray would have gone. The aftermarket ashtray goes in the cupholder, which is so low, it's nearly impossible to hit the ashtray, even in daylight. Non-smokers have always used auto ashtrays for coins or trash, so why not just leave them in and give it a more politically correct name?

The seat position won't be an issue with anyone who likes to drive with the seat tilted back, 20 mpg is better than many people have ever gotten, and non-smokers won't care about the ashtray. So for most people, I'd think this would be a great little car. For me, it's a surprisingly good car, especially for the price, but not perfect.