Guest woosh Guests Posted 18/01/03 11:57 AM Share Posted 18/01/03 11:57 AM just wondering what people think of the ford focus? my wife wants to get a new ford focus, but I want to go with the XR6 Turbo. Do you think the focus will be a good car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMoffat Member 744 Member For: 22y 1m 16d Posted 18/01/03 12:22 PM Share Posted 18/01/03 12:22 PM Depends on the model. I have driven a 2.0 litre auto from the work pool and it handles bloody well. The driving position, seat, wheel, pedals relationship I don't like.Too cramped, but then I'm 6' 2".The engine when in front of an auto is gutless. I don't know why - just is. My mothers Laser Liatra 1.8L Ghia is much more responsive. My son'e manual KH Laser 1.8L is really much more responsive.Then, a friend at work traded a AU XR8 manual for a three door Zetec engined manual Focus.She loves it - saying it is nippy and comfortable.So there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 18/01/03 12:32 PM Share Posted 18/01/03 12:32 PM just wondering what people think of the ford focus? my wife wants to get a new ford focus, but I want to go with the XR6 Turbo. Do you think the focus will be a good car? Go for the Turbo...we have and it's smiles all round (even for us less fortunates who still await arrival )Shopping trolley or vroom by golly, it's you choice :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMoffat Member 744 Member For: 22y 1m 16d Posted 18/01/03 12:38 PM Share Posted 18/01/03 12:38 PM Yeah, I'd agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 18/01/03 09:35 PM Share Posted 18/01/03 09:35 PM Ive heard the new Focus thats coming out in march is supposed to be a really quick and nice car.. would like to see what its like when it comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djelibeybi Code Monkey Member 265 Member For: 22y 2m 12d Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 18/01/03 09:45 PM Share Posted 18/01/03 09:45 PM I drove a 1.8 manual Focus for a day while my XR6 was getting the last of its rust/sound proofing applied and the Aux Audio input installed.I hadn't realised quite how powerful the XR6 is until I had to suffer a day with the Focus. Though, to be honest, its a nice car, pretty easy to drive. It has a decent amount of power for its size and its real easy to park. I found the interior to be functional but nowhere as nice as the Falcon range (go figure). For its price bracket, its alright, but I haven't really looked around at whatever competition it has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 19/01/03 12:25 AM Share Posted 19/01/03 12:25 AM Ive heard the new Focus that's coming out in march is supposed to be a really quick and nice car.. would like to see what its like when it comes out perhaps FPV will do a "performance" version.... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daninme Member 117 Member For: 22y 30d Posted 19/01/03 02:56 AM Share Posted 19/01/03 02:56 AM I love the exterior only on the more sportier mods.but the interior is a little out of there, I find it to cramped and not nice at all.But bring on my XR6T ute anyday. I just hit the 1000km mark this morning.OH I LOVE THE LOOKS I GET AT THE LIGHTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 19/01/03 05:16 AM Share Posted 19/01/03 05:16 AM i love the exterior only on the more sportier mods.but the interior is a little out of there, i find it to cramped and not nice at all.But bring on my XR6T ute anyday. i just hit the 1000km mark this morning.OH I LOVE THE LOOKS I GET AT THE LIGHTS. takes some pics and post them! We would love to see! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen (Fords Forever) Guests Posted 19/01/03 07:23 AM Share Posted 19/01/03 07:23 AM I think that the new ford focus is a good car to buy. In europe they are selling like hot cakes, and about 500 mill have been sold in europe+north america. And won 4 car of the years over there.So my advice to u is to buy a 2.0 L or a FPV version for good performance. But the xr6T is also as good.Good Luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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