2008 Ford Focus Consumer Discussions Page 6

2008 Ford Focus

Re: 2008 Ford Focus

Written by: texaslady1 on Feb 26, 2008 02:44 PM

I am also considering buying a 2008 ford focus. I currently own a 2001 ford focus se. I have had very good luck with it so far. It just turned 100,000 miles on it. Never had any mechanical problems with it. only a few minor recalls. Im hoping I will have just as good luck with a new one. Read More...

Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!

What is the Focus supposed to be?

Written by: basiliskst on Jan 22, 2007 05:25 PM

mschmal asks a great question. What is the Focus supposed to be right now? Is it a C-class to compete with the Golf/Rabbit/Jetta? e.g., a small family car in the compact class. In size and driving dynamics, the Focus is a Jetta competitor, but not in list or transaction price. Is it an overgrown B-class to compete with the Hyundai Accent, e.g., a sub-compact car. ... Read More...

2008 Ford Focus

Future of Ford depends on enlarged Pinto?

Written by: creakid1 on Feb 22, 2008 10:33 PM

How about the enlarged Focus -- the new Mondeo -- sold else where, where our Focus ST's 2.3 4-cyl Duratec (Porsche-designed block, finished by Mazda) lives on. Note: not to be confused w/ the 2.3 in the Pinto :D http://www.caradvice.com.au/7274/2008-ford-mondeo-details/ Scroll down to see the light-grey sedan available w/ Volvo's 5-cyl turbo (Nice wheels, ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Ford Focus [greenpony]

Written by: creakid1 on Feb 16, 2008 04:03 PM

"Just because the platform is (almost) ten years old doesn't mean it is a bad platform. The Mustang ran on the same Fox chassis for 15 years, then on a modified version of that for another 11. So is nine years for an economy car really that bad?" Nine years for any car really isn't bad at all, especially if the platform was way ahead of its time to begin with. But wait a ... Read More...

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Ford Focus Prices and Incentives [harmonychic]

Written by: jfritsch on Feb 04, 2008 00:52 PM

Read my previous message on the prices of autos. A civic lx is around 17xxx. (around invoice+) A focus is no civic and has sold for about 4500-5500 off msrp for years (lots under invoice). The cheapie $14500 stripper models have had a few loss leaders sold every month for $6000-7000 from msrp. Even an expensive 19000 focus is barely worth 12xxx used wholesale after ... Read More...

Ford Focus Prices and Incentives

Written by: harmonychic on Feb 03, 2008 01:15 PM

Hi all, I am looking at the Ford Focus SE 2008. I was wondering how much negotiating could be done to get closer to invoice price. Thanks :) Harmony Read More...

Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!

No Buzz for '08 Focus

Written by: basiliskst on Jan 20, 2007 09:57 PM

The enthusiasts are not happy about the re-engineered '08 Focus. Ford drops our favorite 2.3 liter engine and denies us the well received European Focus. Message? For the next couple of years, enthusiasts are not a Focus target market. Will Ford be around in 2010 to win some of us back with an all new Focus? Or will Ford try to win enthusiasts in 2009 with a new B-class ... Read More...

Ford Focus Audio and Entertainment System Questions

AUX jack

Written by: mschmal on Jan 22, 2008 02:57 PM

The radio may have the button because it is a universal Ford radio, but the pre 2008 Focus never had the jack. You can get one in stalled and routed to the glove box. Mark. Read More...

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Should I buy a new Ford Focus?

Written by: ysy3 on Jan 20, 2008 07:01 PM

Hey everyone, I'm considering buying a new 2008 Ford Focus. It seems like it's a good value for the money, but I wanted to see if anyone knows of any glaring reasons I should steer clear. I started out looking for a small car with good gas mileage that I could also carry my drums in. I'd been looking at used Corollas and Civics but I have to say with their high resale value ... Read More...

Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!

2008 Focus enough change?

Written by: basiliskst on Jan 11, 2007 07:02 PM

The pictures of the newly refreshed 2008 Ford Focus interior look to be a promising upgrade. The simplification of the model line down to two body styles and only two engines (both 2.0 liters) probably makes business sense as complexity is expensive. The simplification unfortunately means the enthusiast focused 2.3 liter ST sport model is dead. The Focus does ... Read More...