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#74 of 93 Re: 2009 Restyle? [mschmal] by creakid1 Jun 26, 2008 (12:28 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jun 21, 2008 7:08 am) 2009 restyle to look like the Euro C-1:   http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=267381   http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?o=0&id=267372   http://newsletter.autoexpress.co.uk/c/1fWJ5DRlILT5QaEg   I personally find this new look boring, though.
#75 of 93 Focus restyle by scape2 Jun 29, 2008 (5:56 pm)
I thought the Focus wasn't going to restyled until 2010?? I knew the body style was going to reflect the Euro-focus. Also heard rumors of an array of new engines available. Possibly a 1.6? 2.3? or 2.5? The 08 Focus is a nice little car. I drove one when I went and bought my daughter an 07 Focus SE 4 door. I'm telling you it was like night and day between an 07 and an 08. Ford DOES improve its products unlike some would lead you to believe.
#76 of 93 Focus or Elantra??? by big_mike1 Jul 06, 2008 (5:43 am)
We're looking to downsize from our '98 Expedition into something more fuel efficient and smaller. The Expedition has been great (173,000 mostly trouble free miles) and I'm not scared of an American-made small car.   That being said, I think we're lookng at the Focus and Hyundai Elantra. I'd like to keep it under $15k out the door, but with the minimum options we requie (auto trans, Sync and Sirius in the Focus, ABS), I think our goal is $16k. Still much less than either a Corolla or Civic, and a bigger, better equiped vehicle than the Fit/Versa/Yaris, without a huge reduction in mileage..   The car will be driven 15-18k/year for at least the next two years, but may go to college with my daughter in two years. We'll have to see, but safety and reliability are up there with price as concerns.   Did anyone evaluate these two cars when buying their Focus? I'm a little concerned about availability, as both are selling real well right now since they're a great valuecompared to the Toyotas and Hondas. Replies to this message: passat_2002 (Jul 07, 2008 8:10 am)
#77 of 93 Re: Focus or Elantra??? [big_mike1] by passat_2002 Jul 07, 2008 (8:10 am)
Replying to: big_mike1 (Jul 06, 2008 5:43 am) Personally big mike.. I wouldn't touch a Hyundai with a ten foot pole. I think you'll find the driving dynamics and comfort of the Focus to be far superior to the Accent. In addition, the Hyundai is considerably smaller and lighter than the Focus.. meaning not as much protection for you and your family. The interior layout of the Focus is another big plus. It's pretty much a no-brainer between these two vehicles.
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#79 of 93 2008 vs 2009 by mschmal Jul 19, 2008 (7:48 am)
One feature change that will happen for 2009 is that the ABS/Traction Control option now includes Advanctrac stability control. Sounds great but the problem is Ford is increase the cost of the option from $495 to $795!   This will be the only way to get ABS.   So if you are on the fence and price and ABS are important to you, try to snap up a 2008.   At my dealer, we can't really figure out how to order a 2009 Focus SE with ABS and keep the MSRP below $19,000. I think most people would prefer Sync when it comes down to it.   Mark. Replies to this message: creakid1 (Jul 19, 2008 8:43 am)
#80 of 93 Advancetrac stability control by creakid1 Jul 19, 2008 (8:43 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jul 19, 2008 7:48 am) http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkme_GoJIwlYBXqRXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyOWkxZTQ5BHNlYwNz- - - - - - - cgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA0RGRDVfODE-/SIG=1396fkar6/EXP=1216572479/**http%3a/- - - - - - - /www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.012c081c5966f0ca3253ab10cba046a0/   http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkme_GoJIwlYBYKRXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyNW5qMDM2BHNlYwNz- - - - - - - cgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA0RGRDVfODE-/SIG=14hbg6dku/EXP=1216572479/**http%3a/- - - - - - - /www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/2006/electronic-stability-contro- - - - - - - l-6-06/overview/electronicstability.htm   Statistics showed that (Advancetrac) stability control saves way more lives than airbags. Only the stupid US Ford took this beautiful European option away from the Focus from '04 to '08. Now my '07 Focus ST doesn't have it, & no one can retrofit it into my car. Whoever took this inexpensive live(& body work)-saving option away from my car should go to hell! I've driven the Volvo S40 recklessly with this feature on wet road, & boy, it was magically fun!
#81 of 93 Not dissing ESC. by mschmal Jul 19, 2008 (9:02 am)
Just think Ford should have made ABS standard and kept ESC as an option for $495.
#82 of 93 2009 vs 2008 for Stability Control by elena250 Aug 15, 2008 (7:41 pm)
Looking at a 2008 Focus SE which does have ABS. Wondering about trying to get the 2009 if it has that Advanctrac Stability Control. Seems like a lot of people feel it's important. How much extra should one have to pay? Replies to this message: capella (Aug 15, 2008 11:37 pm)
#83 of 93 Re: 2009 vs 2008 for Stability Control [elena250] by capella Aug 15, 2008 (11:37 pm)
Replying to: elena250 (Aug 15, 2008 7:41 pm) For us, stability control is a must have in a new car.   The 2009 Focus bundles the ESC with ABS. ABS was $385 for the 2008 Focus. The ESC/ABS package for the 2009 Focus is around $750. So, the cost for ESC is a little under $400 over just ABS. From what I understand about the safety aspects of ESC, the money is well spent.

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