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#84 of 93 Re: 08 focus seat/brake questions for current owners [rebel71] by oldfordmech Aug 29, 2008 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: rebel71 (Mar 16, 2008 10:57 am) Info, I: just picked up my 2009 focus 4dr sdn.sel and it has rear head rest and 6 air bags. Hope this helps PS. It also has abs/esc
#85 of 93 Did Ford? by scape2 Oct 25, 2008 (7:05 pm)
come out with a sport type Focus? I was driving past a dealership and they had a 4door 08/09 Focus up on thier display rack. It was black, windows tinted, nicer wheels/tires. Had what looked to be a different front end. Also had an air wing off the back window. Caught my eye right away. This car was way out of the norm for a Ford Focus. Nice classy, sporty look. I think I may stop and ask about it more on Monday. Maybe its the new SEL Focus? Replies to this message: micweb (Oct 27, 2008 7:59 am)
#86 of 93 Re: Did Ford? [scape2] by micweb Oct 27, 2008 (7:59 am)
Replying to: scape2 (Oct 25, 2008 7:05 pm) It's the SES 2 door coupe. Ford has updated its website and the 2009's are now up, so you can see it there. The basic 2 door coupe is the SE and has a spoiler on the deck of the trunk. The upscale SES has a rear sway bar plus the spoiler on the roof, to visually distinguish it.   I believe both the SE and SES have a performance exhaust, which adds one or two horsepower plus a little noise, they both have a lower gear ratio with the automatic only that gives better acceleration but doesn't lower the EPA miles per gallon estimate.   I suspect, but have no way to confirm, that the valving on the struts/shocks absorbers and rates on the springs may be sportier on the coupe than on the sedan. It costs almost nothing to make such changes, and I have often seen coupes in other lines pick up unpublished improvements like that (different markets - soccer moms in sedans, college males in coupes).   The website does indicate that the wheels on the SE coupe are one size larger (16") and the tires one size wider (205/50's).   The big question is, will concern over gas mileage dictate the parameters of a sporty coupe, or will Ford "man up" and drop the new 2.5, variable valve timing successor to the 2.3 into the coupe? I think they should, at least in the SES. The 2.5 is currently used in the 2009 Escape.
#87 of 93 2009 SEL by oldfordmech Oct 29, 2008 (8:00 pm)
I bought an 09 SEL in August, it's an ice blue 4dr, w/black leather (seats come heated in 09) the only options I ordered were an auto-trans and anti-lock brks. (comes w/ESC for 09) the only 2 options available I did not order was a moon-roof and a remote start. The car came w/205/50R16 Perellis ( it took me 3 times back to dealer to get the thump and vibration out of it. They had to replace 3 of the 4. I now have only 1 original tire but it rides great now. Now the good news, we took it on vacation the last 2 weeks of Sept. from Indianapolis In to El Paso,Tx. The car is rated 33mpg hwy. It gets 29 in the city /hwy combined and on the trip 1 tank full I got in Alamagorda,NM. to Okla,city it got 42.7 and then dropped down to 37.5 for the rest of the trip. Total mileage`for trip was 3,485 and total gas used was 90.1 gal. works out to 38.6 mpg and that was at 70 mph and a/c on most of the time. some 80 mph in Tx. Not Bad. I love this car ! (The seats are great,1 14hr day of driving proved that. and I'm 6'3 and 235 lbs.) any questions, fire them my way.
#88 of 93 Just a comment by cannon3 Feb 12, 2009 (8:08 pm)
A co-worker bought an 09 SEL Focus in blue. I took a ride with her in it and was impressed with how quiet the car was. The interior was actually not bad either for a small car. She was very happy with this car. After riding in it, I too was surprised how far the Focus had come since my mom bought one in about 02/03 time frame. I think this car is over shadowed by the Civic/Corolla. People are catching on though, she bought it over a Corolla.. The 2010 Focus looks promising also..
#89 of 93 replacing '08 ses power mirror by larz96 Mar 10, 2009 (4:49 pm)
Hi all, I'm mortified that I just caught the driver's side power mirror of my '08 SES coupe on the garage door frame I found a replacement part for $110 which was less than expected. I'm wondering where to get (cheap) instructions on how to change it out. Thanks, Larz
#90 of 93 Euro Focus by dbostondriver Mar 23, 2009 (6:43 pm)
Why is the Euro Focus so much better. Not only is it styled better but has more engine and body options?
#91 of 93 Re: Interesting article [scape2] by dbostondriver Mar 23, 2009 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: scape2 (May 26, 2008 8:53 am) Focus still does not crack the top ten of best selling cars. Also of not Ford is redesigning the Focus for 2010.
#92 of 93 2008 Focus Update by tm4 Mar 25, 2009 (3:30 pm)
For anyone who cares, I bought my 08 Focus in May, I currently have 16,000 miles on it and have no problems. It is still quiet with no rattles or squeeks (unlike my cousin's 08 Corolla). Overall, I am very happy with it and am glad I purchased it over any of the competition. After awhile the styling has grown on me. The engine seems a little quicker now that it's broken in a little (lack of power was my only concern when I purchased it.)   08 Focus SE with Auto & Sync
#93 of 93 Toyota defection by cannon3 May 25, 2009 (6:09 am)
A family friend picked the Focus over a Corolla. He has owned Toyota nearly all his life he said. Chose a red SEL version.

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