Ford Focus ST Priced < $25k

shadoquad · 05-01-2012, 02:56 PM

I'll be looking into this when it hits showrooms. I don't mind FWD. This is pretty sweet.

Liquid_G · 05-01-2012, 02:56 PM

who cares? why is this in the 370z General Discussion section?

shadoquad · 05-01-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

who cares? why is this in the 370z General Discussion section?

agree, it should be in Other Vehicles section

bigdog1250 · 05-01-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

who cares? why is this in the 370z General Discussion section?

Because it could be a competitor if being cross-shopped

Obviously it grabbed your attention if you clicked into the thread, thus you must have cared enough to take a look - Just saying

kenchan · 05-01-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Because it could be a competitor if being cross-shopped

Obviously it grabbed your attention if you clicked into the thread, thus you must have cared enough to take a look - Just saying

yep, plus, most of us dont drive our Z's as dd's and looking for dd#2. lol

but yah, i suppose it could be in the 'other cars' forum...

sonic370 · 05-02-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

who cares? why is this in the 370z General Discussion section?

Finally a sane comment

shadoquad · 05-02-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

Finally a sane comment

Yeah, this thread really belongs in the Other Vehicles section.

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You don't understand the dragon at night.

There's deer, and there's turns, and there are 240sx's with drift ornaments and stickers that say fwd sucks.

And then there are people in very heavy Maximas with something to prove.

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'd like to point out that it was the four of us plus the car that weighed that much, not just me...

Lug · 05-02-2012, 12:08 AM

It's down 11 hp and 10 tq to the mazdaspeed3 but weighs in about 100 lbs less...sounds like a dead heat!

gsxr750 · 05-02-2012, 02:51 AM

Simple I wouldn't buy a Ford Fucus unless it was the only car you could buy left on the planet , There is a good reason Ford stands for " Found On Road Dead " or Fixed Or Repaired Daily" .

bvl · 05-02-2012, 06:05 AM

Wow...never heard those before.

You do realize the year is 2012, right? This isn't mid 80's tempo or a 70's pinto.

Ford has produced a good product for quite some time, arguably the best US company. For years the Euro focus has not been available (WRC fans know what I am talking about).

Do you think Nissan is a quality king?

- b

Pauly · 05-02-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

Simple I wouldn't buy a Ford Fucus unless it was the only car you could buy left on the planet , There is a good reason Ford stands for " Found On Road Dead " or Fixed Or Repaired Daily" .

sorry ford guys, but i have avoided ford products for a lifetime, due to the countless reliability issues and repair bills i have witnessed. only one guy i have ever known has had good luck. its a 97 ford f150, and has about 125,000 miles. other than that? i could go on about friends, neighbors, etc. that have bought new fords that completely died before 60,000 miles. an the ones that didnt? spend half the time in the shop. yes, all car makers have lemons, defects, and what not. but ford and dodge are notorious for reliability failure. sorry steve lol. i see another quote coming...

bigdog1250 · 05-02-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

Simple I wouldn't buy a Ford Fucus unless it was the only car you could buy left on the planet , There is a good reason Ford stands for " Found On Road Dead " or Fixed Or Repaired Daily" .

Ignorance makes me giggle.

m4a1mustang · 05-02-2012, 08:47 AM

Meh, that's fine. I'm on the other side where I haven't experienced or witnessed any abnormal reliability issues assuming proper maintenance. Certainly there is a stigma for poor reliability that dates back to the 80s-90s when the US automakers were slacking off, but that's been over for a long time now. Just about every major manufacturer is on an even playing field when it comes to reliability.

Heck, between my Fjord and my Honduh, the Honduh has to go in for warranty mechanical repairs.

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Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 45	who cares? why is this in the 370z General Discussion section? __________________

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Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	It's down 11 hp and 10 tq to the mazdaspeed3 but weighs in about 100 lbs less...sounds like a dead heat! __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Meh, that's fine. I'm on the other side where I haven't experienced or witnessed any abnormal reliability issues assuming proper maintenance. Certainly there is a stigma for poor reliability that dates back to the 80s-90s when the US automakers were slacking off, but that's been over for a long time now. Just about every major manufacturer is on an even playing field when it comes to reliability. Heck, between my Fjord and my Honduh, the Honduh has to go in for warranty mechanical repairs. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	I'll be looking into this when it hits showrooms. I don't mind FWD. This is pretty sweet.

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bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 15	Wow...never heard those before. You do realize the year is 2012, right? This isn't mid 80's tempo or a 70's pinto. Ford has produced a good product for quite some time, arguably the best US company. For years the Euro focus has not been available (WRC fans know what I am talking about). Do you think Nissan is a quality king? - b