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    40 MPG!

    You people just displayed why I spend very little time on forums. You sound like a bunch of elementary school kids. The man did not ask for anyone's opinion on what gas he should use, he just made a statement describing what he was doing. What prompted everyone to start telling him how dumb he was. Grow Up!
  2. Now that a few users have their new toys, does anyone have any concerns or problems with the dual clutch transmission? When the Fiesta first came out it seems a few people were having concerns with it.. Thanks, Howard
  3. It's probably too early in the game to get them but Helm will probably be the source when they are available. Just google helm or helms and you will find it.. Saltracer
  4. I drove an SE 5 door with selectshift today and it was better than I expected based on some of the comments. For comparisno I have a 2006 ZX3 w/ 5 speed. I was quiet, rode good, shifted well, etc. The only thing that caught my attention was that when you step on the gas there is enough hesitation to be noticeable. Then all of a sudden it takes off sharply. That would take some time to get used to . Probably the software allowing the clutch pack to engage smoothly rather than with a bang.. Once umderway shifts were barely perceptable and very quick. No flare or anything between shifts . I guess I will very soon order a Titanium 5 dr.to replace the ZX3 which I am giving to my youngest son. Saltracer.
  5. Thank you .I kind of assumed that but we know the definition of assume. I don't believe I want to wait a whole year. Maybe I will move the date forward a bit to july or August so I get some good out of it before it becomes a year old. Saltracer
  6. I want a new Titanium 5 door but I should not get it until this Sept.-Oct. Does anyone have any info on when the 2013 model will be available? Usually Sept.-Oct. but anymore you never can tell. If it will be out this fall I will wait and get one of those. I have 3 cars now so I am under no pressure except I want one bad.. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Saltracer
  7. I have some concerns in that same area. My 2006 ZX3 has been great. Zero problems. I have decided to wait until later this year and see when the 2013 model is going to come out before ordering one. I live in far SE Arizona and not a single Ford dealer even has one that I can look at. I have to drive over 200 miles round trip to see one. Maybe next week. Howard
  8. I have heard a rumor that ALL 2012 Focus are coming with the grill shutters. I have also heard they are not. Does anyone have any info on that? If not I guess I will have to see if they are available over the parts counter or I may have to visit a boneyard.later. The dealers here do not have any 2012 mdels yet so I can't even look at one. Thanks, Howard :shades:
  9. I think the deal with the legroom discussion is the fact that the seat has MORE fore and aft travel than the previuos Focus. In a compct car you cannot expect to have a six foot person in the front seat and another six footer sitting behind him. Most of us spend most of our miles with no one in the back seat and it allows more different size drivers to be comfortabl. Has anyone measured the distance from the pedals to the back seat on a 2010 and 2012 model?. I have not but i'll guess there is not much if any difference.
  10. I drive a Ford Focus ZX3 now and plan on purchasing a 2012 hatchback sometime this year. Please give us the option of extra cost paddle shifters or provide a kit over the counter in the parts department to change it. That misplaced rocker switch does not look like it will be fun to use. The other obvious option would be to offer the 6 speed manual which already exists for this car. It would match the dual clutch auto in economy or very close. Some of us like to control what is going on. Thank you, Howard Nafzger
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