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<blockquote data-quote="Snake Plissken" data-source="post: 15044525" data-attributes="member: 81849"><p>Yeah, I don't know what the hell I was thinking. It's 87 octane around here like most places and then 89 and 93.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you! Looking forward, this will defiantly be an experience! </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Nope, going into this blind, but 10 years ago when I bought my last Focus I didn't bother with a test drive either. I'm mean let's be realistic, it was a compact car with a 4cly. and manual transmission. If you can't figure out what the driving experience is roughly going to be like then you don't have much experience with automobiles. Plus, it was to be used for a going back and forth to work car, 27 miles one way (which I don't do any more) Out of the Ford line up it was the only logical choice.</p><p></p><p>When I picked the car up back in Dec. of 05 I was actually surprised on how much "get up and go" the little bastard had. Besides, I'm old fashion and brand blind. I buy Fords! I know most younger people don't understand this, but that's the way it is. </p><p></p><p>Now, I'm not in the least bit comparing the 10 year old Focus to this new ST. I know it'll be like night and day. I would expect it to be different after 10 years and being a turbo compared to n/a motor that had 136hp, but was only moving 2,6xxlbs.</p><p></p><p>I've been driving the Cobra for awhile now (about 11 years) so it's not like I've never been behind a wheel of a car that can't "get up and go" I do understand that the ST still has a case of torque steer. Better than it once was, but still there. I don't plan on any spirited road racing anyway. Road racing isn't my thing, drag racing is, but I'm not taking her down the strip. Don't care what kind of times I get out of my daily driver.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't have bought the ST if the n/a 2.0L motor would have had more power. I'm guessing if Ford would throw about 20-25 more HP at the n/a motor it would do a better job at moving that 2,9xxlbs. of the hatchback SE.</p><p></p><p>That extra "get up and go" will be there if I need it in the ST. Gas mileage, not so worried about that these days as I once was. Naturally I would expect better than my other vehicles, Cobra and a 12 year old V8 pick up.</p><p></p><p></p><p>...and besides, if I can't stand it. Nobody says I have to keep it. </p><p></p><p>Anybody want to buy a LOW miles base model Kona blue ST? Have clear title in hand (or I will soon) Ha! just kidding! </p><p></p><p>I think... :-D</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Snake Plissken, post: 15044525, member: 81849"] Yeah, I don't know what the hell I was thinking. It's 87 octane around here like most places and then 89 and 93. Thank you! Looking forward, this will defiantly be an experience! Nope, going into this blind, but 10 years ago when I bought my last Focus I didn't bother with a test drive either. I'm mean let's be realistic, it was a compact car with a 4cly. and manual transmission. If you can't figure out what the driving experience is roughly going to be like then you don't have much experience with automobiles. Plus, it was to be used for a going back and forth to work car, 27 miles one way (which I don't do any more) Out of the Ford line up it was the only logical choice. When I picked the car up back in Dec. of 05 I was actually surprised on how much "get up and go" the little bastard had. Besides, I'm old fashion and brand blind. I buy Fords! I know most younger people don't understand this, but that's the way it is. Now, I'm not in the least bit comparing the 10 year old Focus to this new ST. I know it'll be like night and day. I would expect it to be different after 10 years and being a turbo compared to n/a motor that had 136hp, but was only moving 2,6xxlbs. I've been driving the Cobra for awhile now (about 11 years) so it's not like I've never been behind a wheel of a car that can't "get up and go" I do understand that the ST still has a case of torque steer. Better than it once was, but still there. I don't plan on any spirited road racing anyway. Road racing isn't my thing, drag racing is, but I'm not taking her down the strip. Don't care what kind of times I get out of my daily driver. I wouldn't have bought the ST if the n/a 2.0L motor would have had more power. I'm guessing if Ford would throw about 20-25 more HP at the n/a motor it would do a better job at moving that 2,9xxlbs. of the hatchback SE. That extra "get up and go" will be there if I need it in the ST. Gas mileage, not so worried about that these days as I once was. Naturally I would expect better than my other vehicles, Cobra and a 12 year old V8 pick up. ...and besides, if I can't stand it. Nobody says I have to keep it. Anybody want to buy a LOW miles base model Kona blue ST? Have clear title in hand (or I will soon) Ha! just kidding! I think... :-D [/QUOTE]
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