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#14 of 23 Golf R? [dhamilton] by creakid1

Oct 07, 2012 (8:33 am)

Replying to: dhamilton (Oct 07, 2012 8:09 am)
But how fun is the Golf R?
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDoyrgMS_PY
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4uDzeDP1eo&NR=1&feature=fvwp
 
It's so boring w/ permenant ESP. Do you have to get the harsh & evil EVO in order to have fun?
 
How about the next FWD GTI w/ mechanical LSD?
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhp_84foDMY&feature=player_embedded

#15 of 23 Re: ST Recaro Seats to small? [joemama9] by jco872

Oct 23, 2012 (10:25 am)

Replying to: joemama9 (Sep 18, 2012 6:48 pm)
I test drove one over the weekend and didn't notice the seats at all. Test drove a different one today and hated the seats. They were ridiculously narrow and I almost didn't even want to drive it. I wonder if there is just range of how they come out of the factory? It's a shame for me as well because I love the rest of the car.

#16 of 23 Re: ST Recaro Seats to small? [jco872] by krzyss

Oct 28, 2012 (5:46 pm)

Replying to: jco872 (Oct 23, 2012 10:25 am)
ST1 has sport seats and ST2 and ST3 have Recaro branded ones.
 
Krzys

#17 of 23 Re: Golf R? [creakid1] by dhamilton

Oct 30, 2012 (3:04 pm)

Replying to: creakid1 (Oct 07, 2012 8:33 am)
I'm stationed in Germany, I would have to order a 2013 and I wouldn't have it until March. I want the Focus ST but I feel a lot of frustration about how Ford is handling orders [errrr, actually, not handling orders], I ordered 3 months ago and still have no idea when my car will be built. Numerous people are having issues with Ford and their lack of communication/ being forthright with production issues, regarding this car.

#18 of 23 Re: Golf R? [dhamilton] by krzyss

Oct 31, 2012 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: dhamilton (Oct 30, 2012 3:04 pm)
ST1 and ST2 are sitting on dealer lots.
ST3 is late.
 
Krzys

#19 of 23 Sitting on lots by dhamilton

Nov 01, 2012 (12:30 am)

Yes, and my ST2 order is sitting somewhere on someone's desk. I don't have access to lots in Germany, I have to order.

#20 of 23 Test drive by cannon3

Nov 11, 2012 (2:02 pm)

The Ford Dealership had an ST in black sitting in front of the Dealership. I had to stop in and take a look. I have a 2012 SE w/sport pkg, winter pkg, convenience pkg, sunroof. I have fixed it up a bit adding tinted windows, splash guards, body molding (color matches paint).
Anyhoo... The ST looks good no doubt. Just enough to distinguish it from other Ford Focus hatchbacks. The sales person came out and asked if I wanted to test drive. OHHH yeah... Away we went. Exhaust sounds are pleasant from a car like this. Fast, just plain fast. This engine wants to go and it will go.. Price is a bit steep right now. Probably because of all the press.. I of course was asked if I wanted to trade up.. Nope I said. I am going on 50 and would probably look a fool in this boy racer... So, I piled in my 2012 Focus SE hatch and drove away with a smile...

#21 of 23 Re: Test drive [cannon3] by krzyss

Nov 12, 2012 (8:11 am)

Replying to: cannon3 (Nov 11, 2012 2:02 pm)
Do you really look that much different in SE vs ST?
95% of population will see no difference and 5% would admire the taste for performance.
 
Krzys

#22 of 23 Re: Test drive [cannon3] by dandydonsatx

Feb 24, 2013 (4:06 pm)

Replying to: cannon3 (Nov 11, 2012 2:02 pm)
Mmmmm, maybe not when you mashed the pedal and put somebody's wannabe in the rearview mirror LOL. I would think about a sedan version if it were offered (it would be a perfect "sleeper car"), but my SE sedan is fast enough to get me a ticket or two if I attempted to get too greedy with the speed, even though the nearby 85mph toll road is tempting. And I'm 56. Still have a wild boy inside, I just choose my moments to let him come out and play Take care!
 
Don

#23 of 23 press request by kirstie_h HOST

May 06, 2013 (12:11 pm)

A reporter would like to speak to a recent buyer of a Ford Focus ST who considered buying a VW GTI. If this fits your description and you'd like to share your story, please send your daytime contact info to predmunds.com no later than 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Monday, 5/6/13.

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