Dybz
Banned
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Car(s)
- '09 GTI
at least it looks good and doesn't have a crazy ass grin.
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247 HP Ford Focus ST coming to the U.S.
- Thread starter gonyofam3
- Start date
at least it looks good and doesn't have a crazy ass grin.
i think i got used to the grin, it doesnt bother me anymore
lextildeath
Ready to race!
- Location
- CT
Looks like when Ford sold Aston Martin, they kept the front end for this car. It's funny how they have a2.5 liter for Europe and only a 2.0 liter for here. Pretty backwards, but I bet the 2.0won't bend rods as much, and will come with a k04 vs. the Volvo motor with spaghetti rods and a smaller turbo.
ARES MKV
Ready to race!
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
I think a lot of us just found our next car unless VW steps up the game with the next GTI... Although I am hoping I can step into an S3 or RS3 by then.
Dybz
Banned
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Car(s)
- '09 GTI
mine won't be this because it's FWD... but frankly unless VW brings something AWD *cough* r20 *cough* i don't see myself getting anything VW.
i dont think so, GTI is still high on my list. i like FWD and i have owned RWD and AWD cars.
designation_mi5
Ready to race!
- Location
- IL
Only way VW will get a sale from me in the future is with the Scirocco.
designation_mi5
Ready to race!
- Location
- IL
nhbubba
CEL free until 48,398 mi
- Location
- Seacoast NH
Yes please! I'm even down with the gold color.
The bottom line is I don't care. I'd rather have a more reliable, less agressive 2.0L anyway. ~240-250 HP off the show-room floor is plenty for a car this size.
Styling looks substantially different from the Mazda though.
All this without VW's dealer infrastructure. Without the expense of German branded parts and service. And probably for a few $k less than the GTI too.
As said, workd for me.
Were this car offered in April of 2009, I would probably not be driving a VW right now. All things being equal, I'd rather have a Ford in the driveway.
What really hurts is when you read this kind of press immediately after reading the reviews and commentary on the 2011 VW Jetta. VW is making their N/A products more ho-hum appliance while Ford and GM (and even Dodge) are making their products more euro. Hows that for a kick in the nuts?!?
I just read that the (current) ST is 'dead', thanks to the 5-cylinder not being able to meet euro-emissions. I'm not clear on how this effects the RS.
The bottom line is I don't care. I'd rather have a more reliable, less agressive 2.0L anyway. ~240-250 HP off the show-room floor is plenty for a car this size.
Perfect! Strikes me as a notch right between the MS3 and the regular Mazda3; more exciting than the base 2.5L ho-hum, but not as please-ticket-me as the MS3. Oh, and without the absurd styling. Bingo!
Styling looks substantially different from the Mazda though.
All this without VW's dealer infrastructure. Without the expense of German branded parts and service. And probably for a few $k less than the GTI too.
As said, workd for me.
Were this car offered in April of 2009, I would probably not be driving a VW right now. All things being equal, I'd rather have a Ford in the driveway.
What really hurts is when you read this kind of press immediately after reading the reviews and commentary on the 2011 VW Jetta. VW is making their N/A products more ho-hum appliance while Ford and GM (and even Dodge) are making their products more euro. Hows that for a kick in the nuts?!?
Volkswagging
Don't Hate, Inseminate
- Location
- Orange County
the styling doesn't totally do it for me, but in real life it will probably look better and I'm glad Ford is offering this. should be fun to drive and and a good example of cheaper performance unlike crap like the Dodge Challenger V6, Charger V6, older Mustang V6, etc.
umm, yes... WRX (later converted to STI) and 300ZX Twin Turbo. i have driven many fine examples of each drivetrain as well.
- Location
- MD
- Car(s)
- 2006 mkv
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Dybz
Banned
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Car(s)
- '09 GTI
have you tried launching at stg II?