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[MrAngryFace]

I convinced a friend of mine to get a Focus as her next car. She got a 2003 model, and I noticed one day that my car looks longer. I checked against a 2001 and same thing. Is this some optical illusion. I hear the SVTs are also different looking.

 

[DarienA]

The US Focus sucks... and Ford sucks for not bringing the new Mondeo over here... nuff said... oh yeah Ford also sucks for dropping the SVT model Focus... hell I think the entire SVT line is on hold this year... no Focus... no Lightning....

 

[MrAngryFace]

Man, id kill for the RS Focus, but its not allowed over here. I love the older Focus' bodylines, and thats mostly what I buy cars for.

 

[marko]

The US Focus sucks... and Ford sucks for not bringing the new Mondeo over here... nuff said... oh yeah Ford also sucks for dropping the SVT model Focus... hell I think the entire SVT line is on hold this year... no Focus... no Lightning....

What's the difference between standard US focus and standard eurpoean focus?

 

[MrAngryFace]

I also notice the 1999 and 2000 focus models seems to sit lower than 2001-current. Or maybe its just me. I love it low, so it would suck to lose that.

 

[navanman]

in europe the "newer" post 2000 focus lost the front indicators in the bumper and went to halogen headlamps with indicators built in. aslo i think the rear lights were tidies up a bit, not too sure about what interior changes.

old:

newer:

 

[MrAngryFace]

I have a sedan, never been a fan of the hatchbacks

 

[marko]

I have a sedan, never been a fan of the hatchbacks

I actually like them both. Might of gotten the hatchback, but occasionally drive the kids around, and I don't think the rear seat protection is all that good on the hatch.

Hard to believe in 4-5 months I will have had my 2000 focus for 5 years. Recalls have been a pain in the ass, but no other problems than that, and still fun to drive.

 

[MrAngryFace]

There's just something cool about the sedan, I mean EVERYONE has the hatchback. Its been a good car, aside from that ignition switch crap business I went through.

 

[Pimpwerx]

The Mundane-o? Nah, leave that shit where it belongs. Focuses suck too. My sis had a 02 hatch. I'll say this, it was better than my Corolla. I'll also say this, that's not saying much. PEACE.

 

[navanman]

European Focus is still the best driving, handling hatchback in its class, 5 years after launch, FACT

 

[DarienA]

The Mundane-o? Nah, leave that shit where it belongs. Focuses suck too. My sis had a 02 hatch. I'll say this, it was better than my Corolla. I'll also say this, that's not saying much. PEACE.

Uh what? The newest Mondeo(first released in 2001 IIRC) is a sweet ride.

http://autozine.kyul.net/html/Ford_Europe3.htm

ST220 version

 

[SKluck]

Ford only releases their small sporty coupes in europe. The US gets raped by the focus and contour.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Uh what? The newest Mondeo(first released in 2001 IIRC) is a sweet ride.

http://autozine.kyul.net/html/Ford_Europe3.htm

ST220 version

Touche. I stand corrected. WTF don't they bring that here? :lol:

Seriously, that's pretty friggin sweet. Then again, it's still a FWD, understeering pig of a car, but it's way better than anything else Ford's got right now. PEACE.