Ford Focus ST

[Bertha]

HAWT!

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/29/2012-ford-focus-st-details-released-ahead-of-world-premiere-in-p/

I will seriously look into trading the MS3 for this when it hits our shores.

[erod550]

Looks like a giant catfish and is slower than an MS3 stock for stock. No thanks.

[kingtut]

Hmmm, it does look like a catfish.
I like the exhaust...

[RX-7 Chris]

I like it. The interior is nice.

[tsx_guy]

it's no RS, but i'll take it over a shitty mazda

[chromal]

Competition is a good thing. Ridiculous styling is a good thing. Hot hatchbacks are a good thing. I'm excited, though I'll bet the Mazda3s hold their value better than Ford Focii.

[geo2maz]

I think someone posted this car recently...

I love the interior, really like the back head-rests, they look like you can fold them down which would be sweet, on my MS3 I took out the back headrests for better visibility, seems like they're always in the way otherwise.

I like the exterior except for the front bumper, just like 2nd gen MS3's

I think someone should start a post on cars that look like animals,

[tbot]

I'd want it if it was a 2 door and not the 4 door...we'll see what happens when it gets here tho I guess.

[tsx_guy]

Competition is a good thing. Ridiculous styling is a good thing. Hot hatchbacks are a good thing. I'm excited, though I'll bet the Mazda3s hold their value better than Ford Focii.

agreed about the residual value. @#$$#@$ ford.

[Colombia28]

can't wait to see if over here! Looks awesome!

[mOOsE]

Looks like a giant catfish and is slower than an MS3 stock for stock. No thanks.

Not to defend the ford, but there's no test yet and although it has less HP, it may weigh less or put the power down better. If it carries the same suspension as the Focus RS then it will certainly put down the power better and handle better.

[Bertha]

The front end is better than the 2010 MS3 Mazda just dropped the ball on that one.

And Ford resale value...
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-14/ford-leads-resale-value-gains-auto-lease-guide-says-update1-.html

Ford has pulled their head out of their *** and is starting to play with the big boys.

[tbot]

^^I agree.

[Colombia28]

All this catfish talk. I really like the front end, maybe i have a thing for catfish, but it looks damn cool and pretty mean too.

[mOOsE]

The front end is better than the 2010 MS3 Mazda just dropped the ball on that one.

And Ford resale value...
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-14/ford-leads-resale-value-gains-auto-lease-guide-says-update1-.html

Ford has pulled their head out of their *** and is starting to play with the big boys.

Thanks to the Fusion... although they are still lower than the Japan Automakers overall... least they made the list... unlike the other Domestic manufacturers
https://www.alg.com/ResidualValueAwards

Mainstream Brand Residual Value Rankings

1. SUBARU
2. HONDA
3. MAZDA
4. NISSAN
5. TOYOTA
6. VOLKSWAGEN
7. SUZUKI
8. HYUNDAI
9. FORD

I too like the styling... the interior is cool and very tech-oriented (computer guy luvs da tech) BUT they should ditch the crazy seat colors and faux carbon fiber on the dash pieces.