Ford Focus ST Priced < $25k

LakeShow · 05-01-2012, 11:57 AM

Looks cool! Sure is packing a good amount if power for that car.

bigdog1250 · 05-01-2012, 12:40 PM

Yea the new Fusion has some sexy lines for a $20-30k sedan:
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UNKNOWN_370 · 05-02-2012, 10:47 PM

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Yea the new Fusion has some sexy lines for a $20-30k sedan:
Google Image Result for http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/00-2013-ford-fusion-detroit-2012-opt.jpg

I think I still like the new altima style better though

vividracing · 05-03-2012, 01:43 PM

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Most events I seen where civics, eclipse and TC's and suh compete. I noticed guys spent crazy money putting power to the rearI've only seen FWD at the dragstrip.

Weird. I rarely see any FWD cars converted to RWD...

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-04-2012, 05:40 PM

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Weird. I rarely see any FWD cars converted to RWD...

Weird that you are a aftermarket company and never seen one. And I'm just a shmuck who goes to a track cuz I like to go fast and am too old to be street racing. I've seen 3 converted car models and 4 cars. 2 eclipses, 1 civic and 1 sentra SE-R

brucelidat · 05-01-2012, 01:43 PM

The Fusion's looking alright for a midsized family sedan, better than the current camry and accord, that's for sure. As for the focus ST, it's about where I was expecting it to fall, price-wise. I think it's a great value fun, yet practical car. I don't remember that huge front fish mouth, though because I remember liking how it looked before, but I def don't like that front end now. For a practical DD, though, I would like to see it with an auto with paddles. (here come the flames) Of course, it is the sporty version of it's line, though, and not being marketed as the practical other car for people with sports cars, lol.

phelan · 05-01-2012, 01:46 PM

I priced myself a Focus, and I'd need to fork out $29k to get the stuff I want. Forget it, I want my WRX, damn the awful MPG I get!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-01-2012, 01:54 PM

I think it has the potential to be the best fwd offering in the price range if you need sporty/practical. But if they made an AWD model i'd cream in my pants.

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2012, 01:54 PM

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I think it has the potential to be the best fwd offering in the price range if you need sporty/practical. But if they made an AWD model i'd cream in my pants.

AWD would have been an awesome addition.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-01-2012, 02:01 PM

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AWD would have been an awesome addition.

We need something that will carry the torch for the EVO. And this platform has serious potential. I test drove a focus SE with my wife and its a great handler with a beautifully tight turning radius. I came off mpressed. She liked it a lot but preferred the roominess of the altima, and the altima feels more powerful. But handling was a delighful surprise for an FWD, I don't think this car will be a bad pick. But AWD rocks on the enthusiast side.

MacLean · 05-01-2012, 01:56 PM

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I think it has the potential to be the best fwd offering in the price range if you need sporty/practical. But if they made an AWD model i'd cream in my pants.

Somebody throw a box of Kleenex quickly.......

kenchan · 05-01-2012, 01:58 PM

i wonder how the torque steer is vs mazdaspeed3?

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2012, 02:01 PM

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i wonder how the torque steer is vs mazdaspeed3?

It's got some torque-steer compensation system that works with the electronic power assisted steering, so it's supposed to be muted.

kenchan · 05-01-2012, 02:06 PM

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It's got some torque-steer compensation system that works with the electronic power assisted steering, so it's supposed to be muted.

hummm...

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-01-2012, 02:15 PM

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i wonder how the torque steer is vs mazdaspeed3?

Nissan is really good at controlling torque steer. And in the 13 altima. They are adding understeer control as well. If Ford copies this type of tech? It could be a dream to drive? Possibly?

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