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361 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 6:26 AM
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The Civic and Mazda price probable isn't as good as focus but not as bad as you think, I've been getting internet quiotes. The option I want Power (windows, doors) and auto. Anyway the quotes thus far for those options on a Honda was 14,900 and on a Mazda 15,800.
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Replying to: samshy (Sep 03, 2005 1:59 pm) Than what is? The Accord may be a slightly better car overall, but who sez it's a compact? Except when comes to resale, it sure digs into your wallet in a rather compact way. At under 67" width, the Focus evades Japan's wide-car tax, which should start at 170cm. I bought the fun little narrow-&-tall BUT STABLE Focus ST b/c these wider Mazda3 & S40 actually got a narrower rear-glass visibility to offer instant safe passing to the right, plus the new electro-hydraulic steering assist hurts steering feel. Other "telephone booth" cars w/ high chair tend to feel tippy over high-speed corners b/c their platforms aren't German designed. By the way, how many compact cars rides as smoothly as the Focus SES?
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Replying to: samshy (Sep 03, 2005 1:59 pm) , ABS, and Side airbags for onl 700 more I'd do that.
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Replying to: pete22 (Sep 03, 2005 5:32 pm)
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Replying to: creakid1 (Sep 03, 2005 11:22 pm) What Focus lacks in the material and build, it make up in features and value. I looked at Accord EX-L because that was the next higher level car that offered everything I wanted in the Focus. Even in Accord, you get traction control in EX-V6 only. Even Focus' big brother Taurus did not offer all these options in a car. You would have to get the Ford Five Hundread to get them. I could not believe that Focus offers all modern options except side curtain bags for front and rear. And you can mix and match options; only choose what you want. I did not care for sunroof and leather, so I got one without it. In Civic, you cannot mix and match many of these options.
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Replying to: samshy (Sep 04, 2005 1:49 pm) based on what i paid for the focus, i could only get a 2 door civic 'vp'. i have a moonroof and heated seats, so i'm happy no matter what the climate.  i just washed the focus and parked it in the street. a couple of people on their walks, were giving it looks that seemed like envy, to me. i know one of them drives a big buick. 
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Replying to: samshy (Sep 04, 2005 7:52 am) Anyway so far didn't find anyone willing to nogioate from the Family price + rebate. In fact I get that price anyway because where I work gives me an x-plan price (i think thats whats it called) and was told that its the same as the f-plan price. Anyway been exchanging emails with an abnoxious Ford internet sales guy, went to the ford site found a car and emailed him to find out if he had a local discount above the Ford family and rebate. He emailed back and said he'll give me a special internet price and I can only get it if I see him. Then next email sends me an invoice with the same price the Ford web site gives you and says its his special deal and he's only around 3 days a week. When I mentioned I could get the same price by just walking in the door and seeing anyone, he emails back that he expected loyalty for all the work he did for me (an email giving me the Ford family price) and was outraged that I'd be so disloyal as to buy the car from someone elese there. Anyway I'm still waiting to see what happens with the Fplan after the 6th. I heard it's mostly will be extended. If not I wonder if they will increase the rebate, I which case I already get the X-plan so that would be to my advantage. |
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Replying to: samshy (Sep 04, 2005 1:49 pm) I don't lower the seat all the way, so my right elbow feels just right & relaxing resting on that high center armrest while shifting the stick. Other than that, the Focus' elastic ride & responsive handling is like a dream, & the Civic/Corolla can't even come close. |
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Sorry I didn't see any Zx4 forums or really anywhere to ask this.. I'm either buying a New Focus Sedan or a used. So far it seems like the new is only like 20-40 more than the used. I was thinking instead, maybe go with a used LX which would be even cheaper. But I can't find too much online about the LX's. Are these the ones with themost problems and to stay away from? I guess it was anything before 2004 that's bad because of the recalls? Or are focuses better in general new, less problems? I hear a lot of problems iwth these cars so I'm kind of worried. I really like the focus though so..
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