I Wish We Got This Focus :(

arctic_blue83 · Postby **arctic_blue83** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

Check this Focus out:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/spyshots...9/focus_rs.html

"Don’t be fooled by the looks of this test car. It is not the ordinary Ford Focus ST but the brand-new Focus RS. Looking closer at the front end one can see the bigger air intakes and the driver helps drawing the photographers attention by giving him the finger and putting his foot down. The sound of the 300-bhp engine was unmistakable, just like the car’s fast acceleration with four-wheel-drive and the rally-like sound of that dump valve while shifting gears. Add some wide fenders, a more aggressive front end styling and you have the Focus RS, a true competitor to the upcoming EVO X. "

If only Ford would wake up.... the Ford Focus has been the best selling car in the UK for almost a decade, and in 2001 & 2002, was actually the best selling car in the world.... then in 2004, all around the world, they released the MK2 Focus, which is built on the same chassis as the Mazda 3, it's been sold everywhere EXCEPT the U.S. Define irony- American car company that releases one it's best cars in every country EXCEPT it's home country. Hell, last year in the WRC, Ford took the Manufacturers Championship with the MK2 Focus, and the car has been praised throughout the world, but we're stuck with the far outdated MK1 Focus that was canceled years ago in the rest of the world.

What I don't understand, is with the success of the WRX/STI, EVO, Speed3 ect, why Ford wouldn't want to bring a car over here that would be direct competition? Like the Focus ST or upcoming/returning Focus RS? Maybe they just don't want a "lower" car on their line to receive more praise than the "mighty" Mustang lol. Either way, Ford's profits are down considerably, and by not releasing some of their truly awesome cars overseas like the MK2 Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Falcon ect, I can see why, they're to stupid to see that those cars might actually sell in their home country.... but instead, let's release more lack-luster boring cars that no one gives a shit about.... yeah, that's a great idea. Sorry, sometimes, I just don't understand corporate figureheads. [/rant]

turbo99jetta · Postby **turbo99jetta** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

you know that ford doesn't want a compeditor to there "great" mustang. Look at how bad they have handicapped mazda.. The rx-8 probably could be very competitive with the 350Z but Ford doesn't want a car that looks better, handle's better, and has more power than there car. F*#* Ford.. They Suck

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

^^Very true. GM killed the Fiero because it was a better performer than the Camaro.

But that's where the aftermarket steps in.

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

yes, that focus is pretty sweet....and yes I did say that...there are some many cool cars that the us doesn't see.

TheNewBlack · Postby **TheNewBlack** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

That looks nice!

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

Hocus Pocus thats a nice Focus!

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Nov 4 2007, 09:08 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=9469]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Hocus Pocus thats a nice Focus![/b]

[img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/16cfdfbf.gif[/img] Very nice Josh!

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

Yeah... ya know... I get a little good one in every now and then.

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

I am not too big on the look, but the performance could change my mind.

MS3_Mafia · Postby **MS3_Mafia** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:14

Very nice, I'd take one!

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Nov 4 2007, 10:16 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=9475]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Yeah... ya know... I get a little good one in every now and then.[/b]

man if that's your A material I don't want to know your C stuff [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

ZoomPrincess · Postby **ZoomPrincess** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:14

as Pooh Bear used to say when he had his Focus... Ford Fucked Us (sorry for the language.. it's just funny)

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:14

Ford has always had great overseas cars. the RS2000 (I still want one!), the Euro Escort, now the Focus (even the Mondeo). I don't think they're keeping it away because of the Mustang, though. Personally, I've always thought the domestic manufacturers have stringently held to the price points of the models in their lineup. Ford especially. Whereas Subaru, for example, can have an Impreza that starts at $16k or so and then shoot north of $30k, Ford would never do that for the Focus. It's gotta stay in its sub-$20k bracket for some reason.

goldrocket · Postby **goldrocket** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:14

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^^Very true. GM killed the Fiero because it was a better performer than the Camaro.[/b]

In the years the fiero was built, everything except a mustng out performed a camaro!! LOL!

My only question about the focus is do they make one foe men? LOL!!!

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (goldrocket @ Nov 12 2007, 09:46 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=10428]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

In the years the fiero was built, everything except a mustng out performed a camaro!! LOL!

My only question about the focus is do they make one foe men? LOL!!![/b]

the men's version would be the ford probe, it's main rival was the chevy penis.... [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

I Wish We Got This Focus :(

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