Ford Focus ST Priced < $25k

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

With the iQ I envision a spec race with a bunch of other iQs... inside of a shopping mall.

bigdog1250 · 05-02-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

With the iQ I envision a spec race with a bunch of other iQs... inside of a shopping mall.

Hahaha! It's so dinky. But it's got wider tracks than the smart car and thus would be fun to throw around some turns, or Kiosks...

m4a1mustang · 05-02-2012, 01:03 PM

Agreed. It makes about 100 hp and weighs only 2100 lbs, so it probably feels quick under 25 mph.

shadoquad · 05-02-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

its a focus guys...a focus...great for the price, but I would never buy one.

I'll take the GTI every time over a focus, for the same reasons I took the 370z over a 5.0 Mustang. Its not all about sheer speed.

I tested a GTI against an MS3 and liked the GTI better. I want to test the new Focus to get an idea where it compares. Largely, though, I agree that the GTI is incredible fit and finish for the segment, and it is very fun, even if it is slower than the others.

m4a1mustang · 05-02-2012, 01:09 PM

The GTI is a nice car, but it's got such a bad stigma (at least around here) that I wouldn't own one.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-02-2012, 01:11 PM

Personal preferences aside... One thing we can all agree on is that this focus will bring fun to the everyday guy. It just seems like a well thought out, well built car. I still stand by my test drive and the SE model, which is not fast by any means was a great handler for a FWD. I expect the ST to be even better.

shadoquad · 05-02-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The GTI is a nice car, but it's got such a bad stigma (at least around here) that I wouldn't own one.

I mean, image is only one factor in a car-buying decision. I know people who are turned off by the WRX's boy racer image or the Mustang's redneck image. I mean, it's part of the equation, fair enough, but you shouldn't let stereotypes ruin your opinion of an otherwise brilliant car.

shadoquad · 05-02-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Personal preferences aside... One thing we can all agree on is that this focus will bring fun to the everyday guy. It just seems like a well thought out, well built car. I still stand by my test drive and the SE model, which is not fast by any means was a great handler for a FWD. I expect the ST to be even better.

Agreed, I have high hopes for it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-02-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The GTI is a nice car, but it's got such a bad stigma (at least around here) that I wouldn't own one.

GTi, civic, bmw and scion have basically the same stigma. Wannabe douchebag types... I would still consider an FRS/ 1/3series and a R32. I don't really care what stigmas people put on cars.

m4a1mustang · 05-02-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I mean, image is only one factor in a car-buying decision. I know people who are turned off by the WRX's boy racer image or the Mustang's redneck image. I mean, it's part of the equation, fair enough, but you shouldn't let stereotypes ruin your opinion of an otherwise brilliant car.

Whenever I see a GTI around here its got at least two douchey looking dudes in it. And there's a 58% chance they are on their way to dance lessons.

At least with Z/Mustang/WRX/etc there is a balance of douches, rednecks, old people, chicks, etc.

*Places an order for a new GTI* I WANT TO GO DANCING BABY!!!

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Whenever I see a GTI around here its got at least two douchey looking dudes in it. And there's a 58% chance they are on their way to dance lessons.

At least with Z/Mustang/WRX/etc there is a balance of douches, rednecks, old people, chicks, etc.

*Places an order for a new GTI* I WANT TO GO DANCING BABY!!!

GTI owner -->

<-- Steve

m4a1mustang · 05-02-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

GTI owner -->

<-- Steve

I'm from the Mid Ay, bro. We are all pretty

I just prefer to mask it in the shell of a masculine auto like the Honda S2000.

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm from the Mid Ay, bro. We are all pretty

I just prefer to mask it in the shell of a masculine auto like the Honda S2000.

Red__Zed · 05-02-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

mean, it's part of the equation, fair enough, but you shouldn't let stereotypes ruin your opinion of an otherwise brilliant car.

Why not? That's 90% of what this forum does....talks down every other car as having a bad image...from bimmers to porsches to mustangs and wrx's....

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Why not? That's 90% of what this forum does....talks down every other car as having a bad image...from bimmers to porsches to mustangs and wrx's....

I think that applies to most car forums.

05-02-2012, 01:03 PM	#78 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Agreed. It makes about 100 hp and weighs only 2100 lbs, so it probably feels quick under 25 mph. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-02-2012, 01:09 PM	#80 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The GTI is a nice car, but it's got such a bad stigma (at least around here) that I wouldn't own one. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Personal preferences aside... One thing we can all agree on is that this focus will bring fun to the everyday guy. It just seems like a well thought out, well built car. I still stand by my test drive and the SE model, which is not fast by any means was a great handler for a FWD. I expect the ST to be even better.