Why do people love the Ford Focus so much

shadoquad · 09-13-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I don't get it. I rented one this past week. The car is complete garbage. While the interior is decent, the car is small. It rides almost as bad as the Z and it is noisy. Is this how 16k cars are now?

I'm actually in the market for a new 16k car right now. The Focus is one that I'll be looking at, along with a Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, and a host of others.

I looked at the Focus ST, too. I'm sure it's fast, but it's pretty tiny inside up front. I'm sure it's quick, but at 29k (optioned out model they had on the lot), it's pretty pricey.

Zoren 370 · 09-13-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

It rides almost as bad as the Z and it is noisy. Is this how 16k cars are now?

Really you find the ride of your Z BAD? How do you ride it BTW?

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm actually in the market for a new 16k car right now. The Focus is one that I'll be looking at, along with a Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, and a host of others.

I looked at the Focus ST, too. I'm sure it's fast, but it's pretty tiny inside up front. I'm sure it's quick, but at 29k (optioned out model they had on the lot), it's pretty pricey.

How about the Mazda Rx8 Yes?....No? for a 16K banger. My choice btw.

shadoquad · 09-13-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How about the Mazda Rx8 Yes?....No? for a 16K banger. My choice btw.

While I respect their performance, they are actually quite tight to sit in and not as good on gas. Plus I want something for snowy times when RWD isn't as attractive an option.

mjd77 · 09-14-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm actually in the market for a new 16k car right now. The Focus is one that I'll be looking at, along with a Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, and a host of others.

I looked at the Focus ST, too. I'm sure it's fast, but it's pretty tiny inside up front. I'm sure it's quick, but at 29k (optioned out model they had on the lot), it's pretty pricey.

If you live anywhere where it snows, I'd avoid Mazda...they seem to have rust problems way faster than most.

shadoquad · 09-14-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mjd77

If you live anywhere where it snows, I'd avoid Mazda...they seem to have rust problems way faster than most.

My Mazda6 lasted me for 9 years with no significant rust problems.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-14-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mjd77

If you live anywhere where it snows, I'd avoid Mazda...they seem to have rust problems way faster than most.

They say the same exact thing about Nissan's. You can prevent it if you inspect your car 3x a year.

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