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one of the best cars i've owned
ford_351, 08/09/2012
2002 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
51 of 53 people found this review helpful
When I was 16 my parents gave me a 2002 Focus Wagon SE they had since brand new at 154k miles. Me being dumb at the time and still in Highschool, I beat the living hell out of it on the back roads like nobody would believe and it just kept going and going. Timing belt finally went and then the motor was toast. That's the only major problem with these cars if you have the 2.0 DOHC engine, you HAVE to replace the timing belt every 70k miles. 4 1/2 years later I'm a mechanic and happend to come across another 02 Focus again for a price I couldn't pass up. With 192k miles this car runs / drives so smooth and quiet I couldn't believe it. Just replaced the timing belt today for peace of mind.
Great car! Very practical and fun to drive.
John McIlnay, 12/17/2016
2002 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
Early Ford Focus wagons (2002-2004) are hidden gems. There are well-made, fun to drive, get good gas mileage, and have a huge caring capacity, especially when the backseats are folded down. I've owned mine for seven years and over 100,000 miles. I record every fill up and over that time I've averaged 27 miles per gallon. That includes mostly city driving and also Illinois winter conditions. On road trips I've gotten 30 MPG. I've had almost 20 cars and the Focus wagon, all things considered, has been the best.
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I love this car- one of the best I have owned
dino3721, 06/02/2012
2002 Ford Focus SE Comfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my wagon 5-speed with 120K miles on it and it did not have much care before I owned. I drive about 25K a year. I had to put some decent money in it but I bought if far below bluebook. With all that said- I love this car. It is GREAT mileage. I get 29.5 in town and 34-36 on the hyway. I keep it in tiptop shape- but it is fun to drive, rides very well, and can carry about anything. The only thing I don't like is the seats are not as comfortable as I would like. I would buy this car again and I am considering buying a 2nd for a spare. I put alot of miles on a car and I have been very happy with my wagon. It looks good- however, I have jacked it out a bit.
Love thiscar
franker01, 05/23/2015
2002 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
Bought it several years ago with about 100K on it. Now pushing 200K. It did break a timing belt which cost me some but that was because the previous owner never had it replaced which I didn't know. Doesn't hold freon but neither does my wife's 5 year old Sienna so that is about 50 bucks a year to recharge. It is a very serviceable car that gets me places and is OK to drive. Looking into buying a newer model.
ZTW Wagon with a manual? You bet!
lerust, 02/27/2002
2002 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Yes, you can get a ZTW with a manual! For some reason American manufacturer's insist comfort = no pulse. After some searching, they found my manual-shift ZTW Wagon and it's great. Sure, it's no dragster but it's powerful enough to get in trouble. The seats are uber-comfortable and supportive, even for a tall guy (6' 3"). Good sound, sharp steering and compliant around town ride. I drove about everything in this market segment and, with a manual, the Focus ZTW wagon is solid.