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#13 of 93 Re: 2008 Ford Focus [wenhead] by greenpony Nov 21, 2007 (11:17 am)
Replying to: wenhead (Sep 17, 2007 6:46 pm) Just because the platform is (almost) ten years old doesn't mean it is a bad platform. The Mustang ran on the same Fox chassis for 15 years, then on a modified version of that for another 11. So is nine years for an economy car really that bad? Replies to this message: creakid1 (Feb 16, 2008 4:03 pm)
#14 of 93 Re: 2008 Ford Focus by starryknight Nov 24, 2007 (8:34 pm)
I looked at the 08 Focus today. I might have considered buying one except I noticed Ford, for whatever reason, took away the telescoping wheel feature. It only tilted. I like to move the seat way back and had to extend my arms too far to grab the wheel. Not very comfortable. What was Ford thinking? Replies to this message: aladdinsane (Nov 25, 2007 1:55 pm) pf_flyer (Nov 25, 2007 6:34 pm) shiatt (Nov 27, 2007 3:38 pm)
#15 of 93 Re: 2008 Ford Focus [starryknight] by aladdinsane Nov 25, 2007 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: starryknight (Nov 24, 2007 8:34 pm) Better to ask what planet Ford is on, mate. At a time when hatchbacks and wagons are making a comeback of sorts, Ford decided to kill the 3 and 5 door Focus models. The wagon? Out too! Telescoping steering wheel? Old news...let's eliminate that also. Wow! Then the suits at Ford wonder why the company is going south in the U.S...   I considered purchasing the '08 Focus too, but not anymore. I'm sure many out there lost interest in this vehicle line too, for whatever reason.   Peace!<-AladdinSane-<- - Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Nov 25, 2007 6:34 pm) shiatt (Nov 27, 2007 3:38 pm)
#16 of 93 Re: 2008 Ford Focus [aladdinsane] by pf_flyer HOST Nov 25, 2007 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: aladdinsane (Nov 25, 2007 1:55 pm) By an odd coincidence, the Alternate Route entry today was about the comeback of hatchbacks. Hatchback Comeback
#17 of 93 Re: 2008 Ford Focus [aladdinsane] by shiatt Nov 27, 2007 (3:38 pm)
Replying to: aladdinsane (Nov 25, 2007 1:55 pm) Well, pretty bluntly--Ford couldn't afford to refresh the hatchbacks and wagon as well as the sedan. They said that the steering wheel adjustment was nixed to help increase rigidity, but one suspects it was to save money.   I looked at the 2008 4-door sedan yesterday. We own a 2003 ZX5, which has been incredibly reliable and good to drive (if only the front seats weren't so un-ergonomic/orthopedic--did Ford patent anti-lumbar-support with these?). The new interior is a great improvement (except for the lack of an adjustable steering column); I hope to drive one soon.
#18 of 93 Nixed Hatchbacks.... by mschmal Nov 27, 2007 (6:12 pm)
1. 4 door sedans accounted for way over 90% of Focus sales. 2. The US version of the Fiesta will most likely be a small 4dr and a 5dr Hatch, stay tuned for the 09 model year. 3. Wayne Assembly refused to adopt a competitive operating agreement prior to the new UAW contract which pretty much destroyed the business case for the hatches and wagon.   I'm not Anti-Union or anything but 2 tier wages makes sense to me. Why should Ford have to pay the guy who sweeps the floors and scrubs the toilets the same as a skilled tradesman who actually builds cars?   Mark. Replies to this message: zombietom3 (Nov 27, 2007 9:33 pm)
#19 of 93 Re: Nixed Hatchbacks.... [mschmal] by zombietom3 Nov 27, 2007 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Nov 27, 2007 6:12 pm) I went looking for Fiesta info when I saw it mentioned here once before. It looks like a case of automotive anorexia to me and could hardly grab much of the lost Escort/Focus wagon/hatchback demand in my opinion. If people want a lightweight the Fit is already well ensconced in that niche, and I think the Fiesta comes in lighter and leaner than that. Who knows whether they will put it on steroids before a US release, but I will not buy what I saw and I can't imagine many others will either.
#20 of 93 Ford Fiesta by netranger4 Nov 28, 2007 (1:13 am)
Here in the Phoenix area, we see Mexican-built Fiestas. Spotted at least five in the last few months. Very nice looking car....much more pleasing to the eye than the now discontinued Focus hatchbacks and wagon. I'd been hoping that Ford would bring them in to the US instead of the Mazda2. Guess not. Believe that they have a 1.8 engine. Am in the Albuquerque area on occasion and see them there too.
#21 of 93 2009 Ford Fiesta by mschmal Nov 30, 2007 (4:43 am)
Think Verve:     Those are show car photos, here is the spy photo:     Notice the dramatic grill remains?
#22 of 93 What I don't like about current B cars by mschmal Nov 30, 2007 (4:46 am)
IMHO the proportions of the current crop of B cars is all WRONG. They look squished from front to back and stretched from roof to road.   The Fit for instances looks like a toy with little tiny wheel. The Nissan Versa sedan looks like a clown car. ETC.   Mark Fields killed the Brazilian designed Ford B car because he felt it wasn't compelling enough to be a hit.   I think the Verve, sold as a Fiesta in Europe but possibly the Verve here could be a HIT on looks alone.

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