Why do people love the Ford Focus so much

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

They're just getting started. Altho from shado's personal test drives, i prolly rank these three in that order as well. But in my mind, all three are close. They're all very fun and practical.

Oh shadow.

shadoquad · 10-05-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Oh shadow.

Hey, I mean it. You bought my favorite hot hatch, you smexy soulja. But I wouldn't be heartbroken if someone handed me the keys to a GTI or MS3, either.

Lug · 10-05-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Hey, I mean it. You bought my favorite hot hatch, you smexy soulja. But I wouldn't be heartbroken if someone handed me the keys to a GTI or MS3, either.

i was 3 1/2 inches away from buying an MS3 before the ST came out. If I were going to mod it anytime soon, I would have gone MS3, but this is the DD for picking up the grand kids, only it's a lot of fun till you get to the grand kid's house!

Despite all the hoopla, there isn't much difference between the 2 platforms stock as far as performance. The MS3 has more power potential until you start swapping turbos and the ST has a bit better frame, interior, and gas mileage. I'd be happy with either.

shadoquad · 10-05-2012, 09:57 PM

I might wind up buying an ST yet. Don't quite know yet. Have to sit in one with the base seats.

Japanjay · 10-06-2012, 02:00 AM

Sit in one. It is like a lowered ranger. Low, but seat to foot angle like a truck. I couldnt get over it.

370zjames · 10-06-2012, 03:02 AM

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Ask this guy why ppl love their Focus!! Lol

m4a1mustang · 10-06-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Sit in one. It is like a lowered ranger. Low, but seat to foot angle like a truck. I couldnt get over it.

Lower the seat.

m4a1mustang · 10-06-2012, 08:17 AM

Btw that's the gripe I have about the passenger seat. The driver seat lowers to the right height (for me) but the passenger seat is not height adjustable and feels a little too high.

djrelic · 10-07-2012, 12:49 PM

If the focus didnt have such a negitive vibe around it for being an entry level econobox. I'd buy the Focus ST. Focus ST is on the same playing field as a GTI, and I would say it would keep up with an R32. Doesnt fall into the 300HP range of evo or STi but I believe it would give them a run for the money.

All of my ford clients got an ugly urine yellow Focus ST. It does have recaro seats, and it moves. Me and the sales manager took one out while I was there a few days ago. Very impressed with this little car. If I lived in the city, this would be my hatchback rocket.

Lug · 10-17-2012, 12:37 PM

some mods to the ST from
http://www.facebook.com/UnleashedTuning
Fast Parts Network - 2010-2013 Ecoboost Ford Taurus SHO MKS MKT Flex F150 Focus ST

tune only, 252 whp/323 ftlbs/tq...

First tune with bolt-ons...
313 whp/355 wtq

m4a1mustang · 10-17-2012, 12:39 PM

Pressing Torrie for more details on the bolt ons used. 313/355 is pretty nice, especially if it's only with some basics.

Lug · 10-17-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Pressing Torrie for more details on the bolt ons used. 313/355 is pretty nice, especially if it's only with some basics.

Some of the Mazdaspeed3 folks are going nutz.

10-06-2012, 08:17 AM	#113 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Btw that's the gripe I have about the passenger seat. The driver seat lowers to the right height (for me) but the passenger seat is not height adjustable and feels a little too high. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-17-2012, 12:37 PM	#115 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	some mods to the ST from http://www.facebook.com/UnleashedTuning Fast Parts Network - 2010-2013 Ecoboost Ford Taurus SHO MKS MKT Flex F150 Focus ST tune only, 252 whp/323 ftlbs/tq... First tune with bolt-ons... 313 whp/355 wtq __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs Last edited by Lug; 10-17-2012 at 12:40 PM.

10-17-2012, 12:39 PM	#116 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Pressing Torrie for more details on the bolt ons used. 313/355 is pretty nice, especially if it's only with some basics. __________________ - 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: 3886	I might wind up buying an ST yet. Don't quite know yet. Have to sit in one with the base seats.

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370zjames Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 404 Drives: 10' 370Z 6MT/ Sports Rep Power: 14	uploadfromtaptalk1349510475614.jpg Ask this guy why ppl love their Focus!! Lol

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djrelic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 116 Drives: 09' Touring 6spd Rep Power: 12	If the focus didnt have such a negitive vibe around it for being an entry level econobox. I'd buy the Focus ST. Focus ST is on the same playing field as a GTI, and I would say it would keep up with an R32. Doesnt fall into the 300HP range of evo or STi but I believe it would give them a run for the money. All of my ford clients got an ugly urine yellow Focus ST. It does have recaro seats, and it moves. Me and the sales manager took one out while I was there a few days ago. Very impressed with this little car. If I lived in the city, this would be my hatchback rocket.