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Replying to: jeffdavis (Sep 28, 2006 5:30 pm) Guess someone else will get my money when my Outback gasps its last breath. Focus was on my short list based on mpg and cargo space. Chasing away 8% of sales. Another bold move.
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Replying to: dan5678 (Oct 19, 2006 7:08 am) |
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Replying to: dan5678 (Oct 19, 2006 7:08 am) It's only got 380 miles on it so far so gas mileage is unknown. I have driven only small 4cyl cars since 1987, mostly Volkswagens except a '95 Saturn SW2 and a '04 Corolla, and this Focus has a better ride/handling compromise than any of them. I am a longtime VW fan, having owned 6 of them, and our other car is a 2003 VW Jetta wagon made in Germany. The Focus has better steering, and VW has always had great FWD steering! The ride in the Jetta is slightly better, but it's much more cramped with seats that feel like twill fabric wrapped over granite. The Focus drives much better than the Corolla in almost every type of driving, although the Corolla never claimed to be sporty and it was queiter than the Focus on the highway. If Ford had brought the Gen. II Focus here 2 years ago they would be in a much better position. If I was the CEO at Ford right now, I'd say to management; "Find a way to bring the Euro Focus here in 6 months or look for another job" Americans won't drive small cars? When was the last time you were driving to work and didn't see a Civic??!!
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Hello, fellow Focus owners. I just purchased a 2005 Focus SE wagon, still under the manufacturer warranty (at least for another year or so). The purchase was made after MUCH research and deliberation over a wagon vs an Escape Hybrid vs Toyota Matrix. Quite the range of options, I suppose, but we were looking for something with carrying capacity, good mileage, and that would be easy on the budget. It's a nice looking car, and has most of the features I would have expected to pay more for in other cars (telescopic steering wheel, steering wheel audio controls, tonneau cover, ABS). Look forward to joining the conversation more!
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Replying to: livefree (Nov 08, 2006 3:43 pm) |
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| the chances are of getting Ford to change their mind about making them? The Focus wagon, I mean. | |
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I recently did this. http://www.universe.bookerb.com/fordfocusbumper.jpg Can anyone tell me what parts I need to replace? It was a very low speed slide into the ditch and the snowbank had its way. Thanks.
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Replying to: universe74 (Nov 29, 2006 11:18 am) |
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I guess the two tail gate arms have given out, has any one else had this problem if so what is the fix? Hard to take stuff in and out of the car, with the tailgate falling on my head.  Thanks!
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| these hydrulic struts do have a lifespan. They should be something you can fix your self if you get the parts. | |
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