2008 Ford Focus Consumer Discussions Page 7

Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!

Current Focus Platform

Written by: mschmal on Jan 09, 2007 08:34 AM

The only compacts with Driving dynamics equal to or better than the current Focus are the Mazda3, the Civic, and the new Rabbit and the Focus is still competitive and way outshines the Corolla, the Cobalt, the Caliper, the Koreans, and the new Sentra. The Corolla and the Sentra do not even offer 4 wheel independant suspension. Focus costs significantly less than ... Read More...

2008 Ford Focus revealed at Detroit Show

Written by: basiliskst on Jan 07, 2007 11:21 AM

www.autoweek.com The revised 2008 Ford Focus was revealed today (01/07/2006) at the Detroit Auto Show (North American International Auto Show for purists). www.naias.com I haven't seen any interior shots or driven one, so my comments are tempered. The changes on the outside are mostly cosmetic to make the car look longer and leaner without much more than ... Read More...

2008 Ford Focus future vehicle

2008 future face looks better?

Written by: creakid1 on Dec 03, 2007 01:44 PM

future vehicle all right -- we'll never get it! http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=231597 Wow, it looks just like James Bond's new Mondeo: http://bp2.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/RdJOBzwDY0I/AAAAAAAACv0/cUafR5XFwiE/s1600-h/- - - - - - - cARSCOOP_Ford_Mondeo_307.jpg But I think it still looks too bland. I still prefer ... Read More...

Ford Focus Sedan

Re: Stupid 4 speed Auto. [mschmal]

Written by: creakid1 on Dec 01, 2007 11:49 AM

"A first for Ford is the firm’s new PowerShift gearbox, which is similar to VW’s DSG semi-automatic transmission. Using twin clutches, it pre-selects the next gear, allowing faster changes. The six-speed ‘box can be used as a full automatic, or with steering wheel-mounted paddles. It goes on sale in spring, costing around £950." http://newsletter.autoexpress.co.uk/c/11YilAnl46M46Jh ... Read More...

2008 Ford Focus

Re: 2008 Ford Focus [aladdinsane]

Written by: shiatt on Nov 27, 2007 03:38 PM

Well, pretty bluntly--Ford couldn't afford to refresh the hatchbacks and wagon as well as the sedan. They said that the steering wheel adjustment was nixed to help increase rigidity, but one suspects it was to save money. I looked at the 2008 4-door sedan yesterday. We own a 2003 ZX5, which has been incredibly reliable and good to drive (if only the front seats ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Ford Focus [aladdinsane]

Written by: pf_flyer on Nov 25, 2007 06:34 PM

By an odd coincidence, the Alternate Route entry today was about the comeback of hatchbacks. Hatchback Comeback Read More...

Re: 2008 Ford Focus [starryknight]

Written by: aladdinsane on Nov 25, 2007 01:55 PM

Better to ask what planet Ford is on, mate. At a time when hatchbacks and wagons are making a comeback of sorts, Ford decided to kill the 3 and 5 door Focus models. The wagon? Out too! Telescoping steering wheel? Old news...let's eliminate that also. Wow! Then the suits at Ford wonder why the company is going south in the U.S... I considered purchasing the '08 Focus ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Ford Focus

Written by: starryknight on Nov 24, 2007 08:34 PM

I looked at the 08 Focus today. I might have considered buying one except I noticed Ford, for whatever reason, took away the telescoping wheel feature. It only tilted. I like to move the seat way back and had to extend my arms too far to grab the wheel. Not very comfortable. What was Ford thinking? Read More...

Re: 2008 Ford Focus [wenhead]

Written by: greenpony on Nov 21, 2007 11:17 AM

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? Read More...

Article Comments - 2008 Ford Focus First Drive

Re: Cruise control [mschmal]

Written by: hommelion on Nov 12, 2007 10:56 AM

Talking about the new Ford Focus 2008... The new Ford Focus 2008 website is online! http://www.sociallifeaccelerator.com And check out the teaser that was broadcasted for 2 weeks on canadian TV http://youtube.com Ford want people to feel that they are changing. The Lion Man had gone from animal to social animal. The spot ends with the tag line,“The new redesigned ... Read More...