Momentum1

Call me crazy, but I'm hoping this is actually the new Focus. The front end is wrong...Ford can't mess up the Fiesta THAT much! The Fiesta does not have a 'grill' above the bumper, it's just a single slit with the Ford logo centered. The UK Spec Focus has this grill....?

Relax man, who drives the thing at this point is meaningless. I don't think Ford's PR people purposely set out to diss you cause you are older than their assumed 'target' market. Would you purchase a Japanese car just because they targeted old dudes? C'mon...really? When it hits the showrooms, I'm sure Ford would be more than pleased to sell you one regardless of your age. Really, I believe that! It's okay. Ultimately younger people have more influence on their peers, and oh..wait...grow into older dudes who continue to buy Fords.

2000 Ford Focus SE Sport Sedan 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 2006 Ford Fusion SE I4 ...Next...TBA

Hi, I'm pretty much a lurker here, but thoroughly enjoy the posts and info on this site. I leased a 2006 Fusion SE I4 in the summer of 2006. Frankly, I love the car, but my lifestyle has changed, and I find I'm not driving this car much at all. So, I called my Ford Dealership where I have leased Fords since 2000, and said "Hey, my Fusion is sitting in my garage, basically unused, and only has a tad over 5,000 KMs on it (Yep, Canadian here)". I enquired about changing the lease from a Fusion to something a bit more 'sexy' - a Mustang perhaps. What I was told is that my Fusion - leased less than two years ago for over $24K and which I still have $19K owing, is only worth $11K now!!!! It still smells new inside!!! I know domestic cars lose their value quickly, but this was a real eye opener for me. I have decided to hold onto my Fusion until the lease is up in 2010 and then take a look at what else is available out there. Anyway, I just thought I would pass along that little tid bit.