Most liked posts in thread: Ford Focus RS could get 350-hp EcoBoost, E-diff

I've always had a soft soft in my heart for Ford....

They didn't take/need bailout money, and my dad worked his entire life as a cost analyst for Ford.
When he passed away his entire plant was closed for the day of his funeral and everyone attended. It was very touching.

Back on topic: at one point I had a Focus... not a bad little car. Would own one again perhaps.

 

I've been a Ford guy most my life as well. Though I'll have to disagree about the Mustang. I like my V8s (preferably 281ci or bigger) and knuckle-dragging live rear axle. Though a watts-link rear would be a welcome change.

Its one of the cars I'm considering to replace the MINI with.

Good to hear that.

 

Those RS models are always a hoot.

 

:cornut: I understand what you are saying but,to me, that's not a bargin, the MINI is.

Jason

 

I just want a 1.0 liter Ford. 350 HP is to much for me.

I am want this:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bexyLla5NAE]Formula Ford 1 litre EcoBoost - YouTube[/ame]

 

Most profitable car makers

No wonder why Ford didn't get aby bailout Money and on top of that they did buy:

Jaguar and them sold to Tata
Volvo and them sold to Chinese manufacturer Geely
Mazda and still own partially

Most profitable car makers. Interesting article.
Mr Money: the most profitable car companies - Telegraph

1) Volkswagem 21bi but it is one impressive group VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini and Bugatti have led to that healthy annual profit.

2) Ford 20bi but I've been stressing for years that, for a bread and butter car maker, Ford's retail prices are way too high and I've no doubt that it's this premium pricing policy that has enabled Ford to get so surprisingly rich. But I also have to concede that since consumers are seemingly happy to pay these prices, Ford can hardly be blamed for charging them.

Be proud of being American but if you own a German car/cars don't feel bad, don't feel ashamed because FORD is doing good.

 

Saw a cobra with Shelby's signature on the glove compartment, where I have my car tuned...Sheer lust.

The RS would be on my short list if I ever got out of the MINI--provided it ever makes it state side. It kills me--Europe's gas prices are sky high, and they're known more for economy than we are here in the U.S., yet the RS doesn't see the light of day here.

I asked a few poobahs at Ford about this--and the bottom line is Ford feels the perception of the Focus in the U.S. is that of an econobox, and no one will be willing to pay slightly south of 40K for a "Focus". Despite the fact that at under 40K, that car would be a performance bargain. And the Focus in the RS version is drop dead gorgeous.

Still waiting to see if the RS version of the Fiesta will ever see the light of day--that would be even higher on my list than a Focus.

 

...Boss 302? No. Production ends 2013. They will all have live rears that perform as well if not better than IRS. You've driven one and had braking issues? I'm interested in the detail of that. The GTs I've driven had phenomenal brakes. Those weren't the 6-pot Brembos either.

Next iteration of Mustang might have IRS. They also might have a turbo V6 as thier "GT" model. Then it won't be a Mustang any more. Regardless of badging.

 

Yes, thanks.

We'd have moved it if need be, and I have this nifty tool that sends you a note that we moved a thread and where it has been moved.

 

:cornut: American Car speaking, I've always been a Ford man at heart. The car sounds nice. Now how about a down sized, light weight, Mustang with turbo charged engine and 4 wheel independent suspension(and all of the goodies). Dream...............................................

Jason

 

I was at the dealer looking at a ST the other day.....even those look bad azz! Wouldn't let me drive it though, bummer.

 

Yea it was kinda funny, I was telling him, "dude, its just a Focus", :lol: Funny thing is, I went to Carmax a few months ago and the guy begged me to drive a Z06, as they can't drive them, I obliged him :cornut:

 

If I had to buy a new car tomorrow, it'd be an ST. With the exception of the touch screen, that car is awesome. Great power, great fuel efficiency, more room than the MINI, and good hatchback styling.