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The Volvos S40 also is on the same Mazda3/European Focus platform.
The next gen will come to us as the cost of the platform has amortized over the pass few years since it was introduced.
Only the Focus and the Civic offer independant rear suspension in this size catagory (maybe the colbalt, not sure).
Corolla and Sentra both have cheaper torshen beam rear suspensions
With Fusions SEs buyable at $18k, Ford does not need $18k Focus.
Mark.
On the highway the Focus still gets in the low 30s mpg; the best tankful I ever averaged was just under 34 mpg driving west to east with the wind at my back thru NM and TX.
I recently rented a Ford Escape while visiting in Detroit and it made me somewhat glad that I bought a Focus wagon and not an Escape. I've read that a Focus wagon has more cubic feet of interior cargo space than an Escape; with the rear seat down in a Focus I can believe it.
Overall I would give my Focus a B minus for its reliability, gas miliage, and its usable interior space with the rear seat down. For a non-luxury. quasi-ultilitarian car I believe a B minus after six years of use is a decent grade. I would probably not buy another Focus only because I would prefer a somewhat larger car with my next purchase.
I'm glad I got a Dark Red 2007 SES Wagon in Nov '06.
The engineering and build quality are inferior (in varying degrees)to my wifes 2003 VW Jetta Wagon in every meaningful way with the exception of steering feel and roominess.
But...I wanted to put my money where my mouth is and buy American. I'm very proud to drive a Ford built by the good folks at the Wayne, Michigan plant. I hope I can be a part of helping them keep their jobs with decent benefits.
We must do what we can to save Ford!
If they bring the next gen Focus here from Europe,and make it in the USA, then it will be my next car even if it cost more than a made-in-Mexico-Gen-X-tacky/shiny-tailight-the-h,e,double hockey sticks-with-the-American-worker Fusion!!!!!!!!!!
Are you listening Ford????!!!!!!!
You are listening. To the utter silence of most Americans who don't know or care where their cars are made as long as they can get leather and a nav system for $299/month.
I just finished a long road trip and got ( 6.6L /100km) which I think is about 36.6 mpg us through serious mountains no less and the cars not even broken in yet and I am an enthusiastic driver. I found the car very comfortable with fewer rattles,less road and wind noise than the Corolla I tested before and super handling through the twisted mountain roads.
Yes there were some poor assembly issues. The left passenger door required a strip of tape to remove a noise( I used the same tape that I noticed they used for the Rabbit doors) and some of the trim needed a little attention but I must say it's a friendly car. The Rabbit also had some assembly issues I might add.
My 2007 SES ZXW has developed a very slight knocking/rattle in the front end that I feel at low speeds. Almost like a VW Golf with 128,000 miles and bad upper strut bearings.
Except my car has 8,000 miles.
Anyone experience this?
when I bought my 03 ZTW the salesguy said I could pull 1000
pounds. I would think that would be on flat ground though.
Don't know how it would be on hills.
My wife and I are planning another camping trip and need to rent a car as our old For Taurus Station Wagon (1995) seems to have severe transmission issues and we do not want to kill it.
We can either rent another Taurus Wagon or save quite a bit of money and get a Focus Wagon. I have done tons of research online trying to find comparisons of the storage volume of the two cars without much luck. What I have found are the following numbers:
Taurus Wagon capacity:
38/81 cft (rear seats up/down)
Focus Wagon capacity:
36/55 or 73 cft
My problem lies in the 55 or 73 cubic foot difference as it is quite a lot. Does anybody know how a Focus Wagon compares to the Taurus Wagon? Maybe somebody has experience loading both cars... I know that the Taurus has tons of space but how much smaller is the Focus Wagon?
Thank you so much in advance!
Stefan
My wife and I are planning another camping trip and need to rent a car as our old For Taurus Station Wagon (1995) seems to have severe transmission issues and we do not want to kill it.
We can either rent another Taurus Wagon or save quite a bit of money and get a Focus Wagon. I have done tons of research online trying to find comparisons of the storage volume of the two cars without much luck. What I have found are the following numbers:
Taurus Wagon capacity:
38/81 cft (rear seats up/down)
Focus Wagon capacity:
36/55 or 73 cft
My problem lies in the 55 or 73 cubic foot difference as it is quite a lot. Does anybody know how a Focus Wagon compares to the Taurus Wagon? Maybe somebody has experience loading both cars... I know that the Taurus has tons of space but how much smaller is the Focus Wagon?
Thank you so much in advance!
Stefan
A question for owners.....does the seat position bother you on long trips? I'm 6'2 215. I've driven a Focus ZX5 and the seat position was fine. I sat (not drove) in a wagon and it feels like the seat is sitting on the floor. It gave me a weird feeling.
Does that bother anyone?
--Dan
Cordially,
Steven Thomas
Thanks. Come to think of it I remember there being a knob like that on my mother's ZX5. I never thought to look on the wagon---I just thought, "wow, it feels like I'm sitting on the ground".
I'm not used to that because my Aztek has no height adjustment, but I can recline the seats so far back that I could probably sleep in them. There's a feature!
-Dan
Orc
Thanks
kcross
Suggestions on what to do with the current problems? Is this the alternator or am I having an expensive repair done that will do little to solve my problem
I loaded my new sofa and loveseat into and on top of my wagon with ease. I had my little brothers Isuzu SUV and we could not fit it into the small opening on it and I decided to just use my wagon. The salesman and helpers thought I was crazy while purchasing/loading it, but as they saw me drive off they thought I was a "Genius". I also recently gave away an old sofa to a friend with a newer Taurus wagon, which had a much smaller opening in the rear but more space inside above, and probably fore and aft, of the couch than my wagon. We had a very hard time fitting the pieces of the couch into his car.
I find it odd nobody mentions the numerous outstanding little features of the Fords. Like the fact that most are much easier to maintain/repair than foreign and even other domestics. For example the serpentine belt on all my Fords has been simple to replace on my own. Other makes I can not say the same thing about. I also love the steering effort on my wagon since all Focii only have to turn the steering wheel about 1/2 the amount of all other vehicles. And I could go on and on. And the I also have yet to drive another make of vehicle which feels as nice, and perfect, to me
I Love my '05 ZXW SES 35,000mi.
I loaded my new sofa and loveseat into and on top of my wagon with ease. I had my little brothers Isuzu SUV and we could not fit it into the small opening on it and I decided to just use my wagon. The salesman and helpers thought I was crazy while purchasing/loading it, but as they saw me drive off they thought I was a "Genius". I also recently gave away an old sofa to a friend with a newer Taurus wagon, which had a much smaller opening in the rear but more space inside above, and probably fore and aft, of the couch than my wagon. We had a very hard time fitting the pieces of the couch into his car.
I find it odd nobody mentions the numerous outstanding little features of the Fords. Like the fact that most are much easier to maintain/repair than foreign and even other domestics. For example the serpentine belt on all my Fords has been simple to replace on my own. Other makes I can not say the same thing about. I also love the steering effort on my wagon since all Focii only have to turn the steering wheel about 1/2 the amount of all other vehicles. And I could go on and on. And I also have yet to drive another make of vehicle which feels as nice, and perfect, to me
I Love my '05 ZXW SES 35,000mi.
behind blue Focus wagon, in right lane, 20mph, go to pass, he speeds up to 60 (????) :confuse:
Couple of times. Decided he was a fruitcake. For laughs, ( as I was taking next exit), blew his doors and ears off and took my exit.
Since when can a Focus wagon take a supercharged Lightining? Yuk Yuk Yuk :P
Keep sending that gas money to the middle east.
thanks
Canadamo
thanks
Canadamo
Marshall
Thank you for the comment, but the button that I am talking with the issue is the one in the actuall door, is a ruber cover button, that I think it should open, but in my 04 is not working.
Regards
Edgar
I was wondering if someone could help me. I bought a new Ford Focus after negotiating a price at a dealership here in NJ. When I reviewed the invoice I saw that the sale price was $200 higher than we had negotiated. Salesman explained that it includes the $200 charge for window etching which qualifies me for a % discount off on my comprehensive insurance. The $200 was actually added to this dealership's printed invoice. I said ok, but...when I went to pay for the car and met with their closer (you know - the person that tries to sell all the extra warranty and stuff), she offered me window etching. I mentioned that I already paid for it. She hesitated and then explained that this was a "more comprehensive" etching policy. What the heck does that mean. I know I should have asked but instead I just said no. I looked at my windshield and do not see any signs of etching. Does anyone know how I can be assured that I got what I paid for? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Be rational, cool, and factual. Be confident that YOU will have the last laugh. Don't get mad, get even.
It's sad that cretins like this, who are desperate to move cars currently, are scamming customers. They are sad beings, not worthy of our pity, remorse, or time. There are lots of pros who sell cars, but apparently not at said dealership.
One letter and be done with them.
Probably be a good idea to stay away from that stealership, as well. You don't have to get your car serviced there--you can choose any Ford dealer you want.
Good luck.
Blowby? Oil everywhere? Need more info, no clue what you are talking about.
It's been a month since your post...what happened?
My brother directed me to the car search website at my local credit union, and I found an entry for a used wagon about 80 miles away. I went down to look at it and found it was a 2006, same trim, SES, and same color, Light Tundra Green, as my old wagon!
The only differences are the interior, black where my old was tan, and only 36,700 miles. My old wagon had over 107,000. (I drive a lot!) I bought it on Nov. 30th, and have loved it ever since.
The 06 has traction control, where the 05 didn't, but that is about the only mechanical difference. Wish it had heated seats and heated mirrors, but I guess you can't have everything.
Any info/links would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You