07-19-2011, 10:54 AM
BLINGMW Wrote:other than some really cool slo-mo, computer generated fly-around ads on their site, what's so great about this Focus? I didn't see anything particularly exciting, maybe I missed something.there is never anything exciting about a sub $20k compact car.
anne wants an inexpensive compact 5 door hatch with good mpgeez (and buttwarmers)
that leaves
mazda3
focus
kia somethingorother
impreza
mazda3 gets bad mileage and is the most expensive.
2012 impreza wont be out until november
havent looked at the kia yet but not holding out for that one
I drove the new focus and it is a very well put together car. handles well, brakes well. nice seats and controls. (all the steering wheel buttons look like you can pilot the space shuttle without removing your hands from the wheel though)
160hp with dual clutch i thought would have some punch but it doesnt. surprisingly. maybe something to do with mpg tuning. feels like 140hp with a slushbox.
dual clutch appears to have no real benefit, since it shifts slow and doesnt have paddle shifters. just seems like a real expensive potential repair bill after the warranty expires.
overall its a good car though. iwould drive one