Also, fuel economy is unimpressive. If you'd be so kind as to whitelist our site, we promise to keep bringing you great content. The sales person indicated that any car that age would have similar issues but I have owned cars much older with far more miles with none of the aforementioned issues. SellerTypeFilter selectedSellerTypeList, null ; sellerTypeFilter. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Back seats are supposed to open up I think.
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Very satisfied except for this alternator weakness. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 500,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2018 vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. And free is good, right? The interior is meh kind of busted armrest and it's a little noisy at very particular speeds but I honestly don't mind because it handles well and the overdrive makes it a pleasant car to drive on the highway. It does appear that most of the parts are original on this car. We notice you're using an ad blocker.
I'm glad I found this one. Will be replacing some chunks of wiring where metal is visible to see if that helps. Now that my transmission went out at 40,000 miles I think it may have something to do with that. This is still a work in progress. Torque rpm 4,500 Payload 924 lbs. Told needed engine mount, decide to trade car. I'm assuming hoping it's only low on refrigerant and nothing more serious.
Replaced exhaust incl muffler and resonator. Radiator support and rear brakes could use replacing soon, but otherwise car is in great shape. No other problems with either focus. For 2005 the compact Ford Focus, which is now at dealerships, has replaced its 2-liter, 110-horsepower single-overhead cam and 2-liter, 130-h. I've got about 120k on it now and it's been great.
My biggest complaint with the car, is the lower back support, the seats are just not completely comfortable when making long trips. When I researched cars to see what I wanted to buy I found great reviews of this car, I couldn't find anything bad except on the 2000-2001 models. We've taken it to the mechanic 6 times since January for the same problem. Similar issue has occured since then, but works itself out. It is agile and fun-to-drive, and it handles like a sports car.
It rides better then the Mazda Protege5 I traded in though the Mazda did handle slightle better. Had to replace 2 O2 sensors. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. I waited until the next oil change to have it done. Also had trans fluid an filter changed. The car is supposed to be rated to get 26-34 mpg.
I don't know what they were basing that on, but I think it should've been awarded worst car. Idle control valve replaced 58065 km Ignition lock cylinder replaced; key would not turn in ignition to start car. The trunk is also huge! The exact text will differ depending on the actual application you have running. But the quality of interior materials is low grade. I went from a jeep grand cherokee getting 14 miles to the gallon to this which averages from 28 to 35 mpg! You feel snug and comfortable in it. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. It started there but the fuel pump made a knocking sound.
Other then that, just basic maintenance. Replaced at a non-dealer repair shop. I have had them replaced 2x already due to rumble noise. A drop down menu will appear. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter.