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After seeing the new Ford Verve show car presaging the next small Ford, I think the production Verve (Fiesta? Who knows what it will actually be called?) will serve those who want a hatchback. The Verve is pretty striking. The decision on the '08 Focus face lift makes more sense after seeing the rest of the product pipeline. I just hope the UAW gives Ford time to deliver new products to market. And Ford has to do a better job selling the value proposition evidenced by recent quality and customer satisfaction surveys. Consumer perceptions are lagging behind Ford's efforts. |
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They need to have the balls to bite the bullet on a product that isn't a home run. The new Taurus and Sable do not go nearly far enough to shine in the current market. IMHO its better for Ford NOT to be in a segment than to have a less than stellar entry. Fords that are compelling: Fusion, Edge, New Focus, New Expedition EL, New Super Duty, New Escape (more so when 3.5L and 6spd arrive.) Products that need to improve to stand out: Taurus, Taurus X, F-150, (still competitive but waning Explorer, (needs more pizazz, Escape uses the same language but is much more compelling) Mark. |
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| Parked my car at Costco today and noticed a brand-new '08 Focus Sedan parked next to me. Took a minute to look at it to see what was new. The exterior styling is at best a refresh. But the interior is drastically improved and looks considerably more upscale than before. The photos I had seen prior to seeing it in person didn't do it justice. | |
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Makes the old one feel like a 81 Chevette. The seats are a big comfort improvment and the steering wheel despite not being leather in the SE has a nice squeezeability to it that the Fusion could use. Not so sure about the door panels though. Ford seems to have abandoned cloth inserts on door panels. Mark |
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A reporter is interested in talking with owners of the Ford Focus who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallon edmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 27, 2007 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.
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| I had a chance to compare the '07 and '08 Focus sedans. I had to picture myself five years from now: which car would I rather be driving? Honestly I liked the more conservative styling of the '07 better than the wannabe-Scion styling of the '08. What sealed the deal was the large discount on the '07 because it is the outgoing model. So now I am the happy owner of an '07 Focus SES sedan, and have not regretted the decision one bit. | |
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Replying to: wenhead (Sep 17, 2007 6:46 pm)
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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?
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Replying to: starryknight (Nov 24, 2007 8:34 pm)  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-<-  -
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Replying to: aladdinsane (Nov 25, 2007 1:55 pm) Hatchback Comeback |
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