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Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!

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Re: 04 Focus Owner Euro impressions [markus5] by creakid1
Jun 14, 2008 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: markus5 (Jun 11, 2008 1:45 pm)

The Ford Cortina/Sierra/Mondeo in Europe was eventually out sold by the more-expensive BMW 3-series.
 
It was the Focus w/ the Control Blade 4-link rear suspension introduced in Europe during the late '90's that wowed BMW, who was then immediately interested in buying the whole C-170 Focus platform. BMW changed its mind later, possibly for image reason, but ended up applying the similar principle as the Focus suspension in the new 5-link suspension now used in the new 3- & 1- series.
 
But look how over weight these new 5-link RWD Bimmers are -- several hundred pounds heavier than the 4-link FWD Focus!
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silly statistic by mschmal
Jun 16, 2008 (3:34 am)
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Thats like saying that Washington Apples are better than other types of apples because more people buy Washington Apples than Florida Oranges....
 
Mondeo is in a different catagory than the BMW 3-series. What that statistic shows is that people who have the money to afford the European taxes on that size of a car want a more expensive car.
 
Mark.
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Listen up Ford by scape2
Aug 20, 2008 (2:09 pm)
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I am 43 years old and would like to buy a small car in the next 4 years. The Focus needs a 6 speed automatic, a small, powerful, high MPG power plant. Offer substance, nav, heated seats, leather, 4wheel disc brakes, traction control a list of options. At least OFFER them! I know the Focus is considered an entry level car. But is doesn't have to be. There is a market for people like me that would buy a Focus if it had some substance, some options that midsize sedans offer. The 08 is a step in the right direction. Drove one, and it is a big step in the right direction. Keep going your almost there..
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No Cabin Filter on 2007 Focus. Why? by 1978911sc
Feb 28, 2009 (6:27 pm)
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Not only is there no filter there is no means to install one as in the earlier model years. In it's place there is a plastic box with a wire screen glued into place. Is there any way to back date this on my car? All I need is a part#. I have the ambition and the need for it's installation. Ford says no. I finally decided to buy USA and find the "European designed" car cheapened for the American market.
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AWD wagon by creakid1
Dec 05, 2009 (1:02 am)
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of this thing (Yes, extra-long springs will be appreciated):
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=305010
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=345700
 
but not cramped rear leg room like the V50.

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