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1379 messages, Last post on Oct 01, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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Replying to: eldaino (Jun 27, 2007 10:08 am)
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Replying to: davert (Aug 08, 2007 10:02 am) dunno how much quicker than the original the new bunny is, but its quite a bit quicker than the model it replaces...with the same fuel economy. |
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while all these Mazdaspeed3/VW V GTI/Civic Si are penalty boxes over bumpy roads. The Rabbit is luxurious, as its optional ipod includes a front center armrest w/ rear-seat A/C vents behind it, same as the GTI. Anyway, after my test drives, I've decided to own the 2.3 Focus ST. It handles way sharper, & especially its feel-ful steering makes it much more fun than the Rabbit, while still rides less nervously than even the non-turbo 2.3 Mazda 3S.
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I've just had the pleasure of test driving the new 30th Edition GTI on a race track and boy it was good fun (extra 35bhp or so over Mk V GTI, 18 inch black alloy wheels, leather race seats, polished drilled steel pedals, etc). It didn't seem to want to let go on the corners no matter how hard it was pushed! I haven't tested any of the competitors cars mentioned here such as the MazdaSpeed3 or Honda Civic Si, but was wondering if anybody here has tested the 30th Edition GTI against these other cars and how they compared?
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Replying to: charlietorques (Aug 09, 2007 3:52 am) Now it's Civic's turn: http://honda.bfi0.com/W7RH02BFC330732251441313DE05E0 & priced to match. 
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Replying to: charlietorques (Aug 09, 2007 3:52 am) the extra hp torque would be nice though!
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Replying to: creakid1 (Aug 08, 2007 11:25 am) the bunny is pretty darn luxurious though. creakid...i'm suprised you say that the focus st rides less 'nervously' over roads than the 3...i test drove one the other day and it was good fun, and sportier than my rabbit. is the st the c-1 chassis? i was always under the impression that the c-1 chassis can only be found under the euro focus...
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Replying to: creakid1 (Aug 09, 2007 6:07 am) a free-er flowing exhaust and slighlty stiffer suspension...this is just a limited edition for some jdm fanboys. the civic that would fit your description was reviewed recently on insideline: the jdm civic type r sedan :222 hp, 8500 redline, 18 lightweight wheels, and incredibly well handling suspension that actually allows this civic to lap FASTER than a stock s2k, and brembro brakes. that is a hardcore civic.
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Replying to: creakid1 (Aug 09, 2007 6:07 am) |
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Replying to: eldaino (Aug 09, 2007 6:47 am) You nailed it. All show, with very little-if at all-extra go. |
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