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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Not a fan of hideous body colored seat inserts, no.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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The dashboard monitor looks like it will suck me in like a black hole is in dat *****.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 03:54 AM
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A couple of things, first with the good
1. It actually looks really good
2. People are estimating a 25k-27k price tag which is a great deal
Now onto the bad
1. It's basically a MS3
2. It's still FWD
3. The EcoBoost engine still leaves a lot to be desired

In closing the only Focus I would like to own would be the RS, but I doubt that will happen in the coming years.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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How does the Ecoboost I4 leave a lot to be desired? That engine, in that particular configuration and power level, doesn't currently exist in any car. There are weaker versions in significantly heavier cars that are tuned for economy but that won't compare to the ST. There's also a 300hp version in the Radical, but again, not really comparable (unless you want to talk about potential).
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by otter
How does the Ecoboost I4 leave a lot to be desired? That engine, in that particular configuration and power level, doesn't currently exist in any car. There are weaker versions in significantly heavier cars that are tuned for economy but that won't compare to the ST. There's also a 300hp version in the Radical, but again, not really comparable (unless you want to talk about potential).
I really just meant the Ecoboost in general. I test drove the new f-150 with the EB and was not impressed.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Well, yeah, it's a 4500+ lb truck with truck gearing How on Earth could you think the two would compare?
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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That's like saying you don't like Vipers because you drove the SRT10 truck.
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