They are good little cars! The "control blade" rear suspension handles great with a rear swaybar, it has a timing chain - I do not trust belts - and very agressive DFCO. I have the "SE" model which had 3.58 'rear end' ratio opposed to the 3.8X SES model. Little less cruising RPMs.
I have had one or two 50MPG tanks in my 2011 5 speed when I had the stock tires on it. That was mostly open 2 lane roads, speed limit of 55. I was making very good use of the DFCO and rarely exceeding 45.
The cheap all seasons I put on last year kill MPG. I did get a bit of a bump when I had it aligned (the rears are ridiculously towed out from the factory). Even now, 38-40 is not out of the question.
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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile
Surely no one can design a car THAT ugly unless they're trying to make sure no one buys them? If it weren't for the badge, I'd have guessed it to be something from a first time manufacturer out of China.
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They aren't bad looking cars, to me. Some colors are worse than others. The Sterling Gray color looks nice - especially in SES trim. It was also THE most popular car for Cash 4 Clunkers.
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Originally Posted by Arragonis
The Mk1 and US Facelift Focus are not bad cars by any means, but I bet local dealers had lots of incentives and deals to get them out of the door.
I have a friend who had a Mk2 Focus (the Euro one) and only very very reluctantly did he change it for a Mk3 (the one sold in the US as well). And now he is retired he is pondering a Fiesta (aka Fester) as a replacement for that but he is equally reluctant to let it go. As a result his pondering is very very slow  |
I have a 2011. It was significantly discounted. I bought it in March of 2011 ... for $12000. SE model (power windows / locks, AC) with manual transmission. $12K for a brand new car that I could get used for $15 ... don't have to tell me twice!
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Originally Posted by BabyDiesel
I wonder if I can get a used 1.0 Ecoboost shipped across the pond for a decent price... sounds like the supply is high enough to drive prices down.
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They sell the 1.0L here now. I want the MMT6. REALLY hate the MTX75 transmission.