range Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 BIG time Ford hater actually likes the new Focus after driving it. A major about-face. Pretty amazing review from an admitted Ford-hater........Refined, smooth, German-like, feels expensive, 39 mpg.... Who would have thought you had to drive a car to actually review it. Hmmm ======================================= - As a matter of fact, the car is really quiet and feels very refined. It has a very solid feel to it. More like a German car. - The engine is always smooth and has plenty of power. - The transmission is also smooth and quick to downshift. So it has only 4 gears. Like the 4 gear GM automatics, it's hard to notice. - And that interior was actually a more pleasant place to be than I thought it would be. Everything feels solid and well put together (Unlike the Cobalt). - The stereo/AC controls look kind of lost in that big space on the console. But they do feel nice when you use them. And the stereo itself is really good. And includes an iPod plug. - My average mileage was around 26.5 MPG with mostly city driving. I got up to an impressive 39 MPG cruising at 70 on the freeway. - So it turns out I like the new Focus much more than I thought I would. It is a fun car to drive. Just like the "old" one. - And again, it feels like a larger more expensive car than it is. In a good way. LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 BIG time Ford hater actually likes the new Focus after driving it. A major about-face. Pretty amazing review from an admitted Ford-hater........Refined, smooth, German-like, feels expensive, 39 mpg.... Who would have thought you had to drive a car to actually review it. Hmmm ======================================= - As a matter of fact, the car is really quiet and feels very refined. It has a very solid feel to it. More like a German car. - The engine is always smooth and has plenty of power. - The transmission is also smooth and quick to downshift. So it has only 4 gears. Like the 4 gear GM automatics, it's hard to notice. - And that interior was actually a more pleasant place to be than I thought it would be. Everything feels solid and well put together (Unlike the Cobalt). - The stereo/AC controls look kind of lost in that big space on the console. But they do feel nice when you use them. And the stereo itself is really good. And includes an iPod plug. - My average mileage was around 26.5 MPG with mostly city driving. I got up to an impressive 39 MPG cruising at 70 on the freeway. - So it turns out I like the new Focus much more than I thought I would. It is a fun car to drive. Just like the "old" one. - And again, it feels like a larger more expensive car than it is. In a good way. LINK Wonderful. Might as well enjoy it while it lasts. the bashers will be along soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattak1 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Greetings, Range, are you the Ford hater? Sorry, but I do not know your posts as a Ford hater? 39 mpg is dang good. But how was it measured? I wish it had rear head rests. Are the safety ratings out anywhere yet? I have looked, but not found. Peace and Blessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I wish it had rear head rests. Next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) The fact is the new Focus has strengths and weaknesses... Styling is the weakness for me. It looks too much like a restyled old Escort. The strength of refinement in so many areas is noteworthy. If I was blind I may have loved the car... "She's not much to look at in the face and she's got a big fat ass... but she's a good cook, has big tits, a nice personality and gives a good blow job..." No thanks... Edited November 28, 2007 by Watchdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckr01 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The fact is the new Focus has strengths and weaknesses... Styling is weaknes to me. The strengths of refinement in so many areas is noteworthy. If I was blind I may have loved the car... It all boils down to "She's not much to look at but she's a good cook, has big tits and has a nice personality..." I also agree.....very well built tight and quiet vehicle....only drawback for me, is the left armrest hits my leg fforcing me to turn my leg in to the right a little...I had to shuttle a cupple hundred units the last 2 weekends, this position, plus getting in and out really hurt my back. I normally drive a 150, or my wifes Edge. BTW, I am 5'10", 285, so a Focus is not my 1st choice anyway. I'm not Knocking the Focus,,I do believe it is going to really sell big time, especially withe the younger crowd but we need a sport version, see through headrests, 2 tone seats, monochrome paint, 2.3/2.5 engine, 5 speed trannie...etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Thank the great C170 chassis for this, now if only the exterior looked as good as the chassis is. As for rear headrests, your rear passengers are just gonna have to sacrifice themselves if you get rear ended until Ford decides to put them into a car that had them back in 02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 "She's not much to look at in the face and she's got a big fat ass... but she's a good cook, has big tits, a nice personality and gives a good blow job..." My ex-wife must have made a real turnaround in the personality department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Greetings, Range, are you the Ford hater? Sorry, but I do not know your posts as a Ford hater? 39 mpg is dang good. But how was it measured? I wish it had rear head rests. Are the safety ratings out anywhere yet? I have looked, but not found. Peace and Blessings The writer of the review is the unabashed Ford hater. He was previously dissing the Focus on his web page before he actually saw one in person or drove it. "The redesigned 2008 Focus is the new car people love to hate. And that kind of includes me. On pictures, I thought it was a big let down." "Once in my driveway for a few days, I thought it actually looked OK. I guess I did get used to the design and kind of liked it." Yes, the safety tests are out. The IIHS gave the 2008 Focus the highest rating of GOOD. Edited November 28, 2007 by range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 39 mpg is dang good. But how was it measured? and thats 39mpg at 70mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Thank the great C170 chassis for this, now if only the exterior looked as good as the chassis is. As for rear headrests, your rear passengers are just gonna have to sacrifice themselves if you get rear ended until Ford decides to put them into a car that had them back in 02. To this day I still don't understand why it has been so hard for Ford to put rear seat headrests in their cars, or at least something that resembles one. I recall some 4 door Focii and even LS' that came with rear headrests (it really isn't excusable for a lux car not to have em), and I always wondered if it was the luck of the draw or some odd package combo that no one knew about. Having said that automakers, such as Infiniti, removed adjustable headrests from the G35 and replaced them with big lumps. So I guess it isn't just Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 To this day I still don't understand why it has been so hard for Ford to put rear seat headrests in their cars, or at least something that resembles one. I recall some 4 door Focii and even LS' that came with rear headrests (it really isn't excusable for a lux car not to have em), and I always wondered if it was the luck of the draw or some odd package combo that no one knew about. Having said that automakers, such as Infiniti, removed adjustable headrests from the G35 and replaced them with big lumps. So I guess it isn't just Ford. You would get rear headrests in the 01-04 Foci if you opted for the stability control which also included rear disc brakes. They were on the LS in higher trim lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The 500/Montego now Taurus/Sable has rear headrests standard on all trim models. But I wonder if that doesn't have more to do with the original Volvo platform and they've just carried it over still. Personally, I like them. Shouldn't be all that hard to integrate them, one would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The 500/Montego now Taurus/Sable has rear headrests standard on all trim models. But I wonder if that doesn't have more to do with the original Volvo platform and they've just carried it over still. Personally, I like them. Shouldn't be all that hard to integrate them, one would think. Well as I said, word has it they will be added next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 To this day I still don't understand why it has been so hard for Ford to put rear seat headrests in their cars, or at least something that resembles one. The Civic had them in 1995, maybe earlier. For me, the Focus not having rear headrests is inexcusable. There is not ONE good reason why Ford needed to leave them out. When cars today are coming standard with 2, 4, 6 airbags, headrests should be a non-issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one2gamble Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 seriously, who cares....its a god damn headrest. How many of you actually place your head on a headrest anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 seriously, who cares....its a god damn headrest. How many of you actually place your head on a headrest anyway.. Well, most of them don't care, they just want to complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman100 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 My wife's 2000 Corolla has rear head rests, and all they do is block the view out of the rear of the car. I cannot remember the last time we had a passenger in the back seat - having passengers and little crackerbox cars do not mix. When the wife stays home, and I take over the Corolla to commute to work, the first thing I'm doing is taking them out. Ditto on any other car I would drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) I recall reading something awhile back concerning rear headrests and that a lot of automakers are going back to the "humps" on the seatbacks as opposed to separate headrests since research has indicated that when aligned improperly for body height, the separate headrests can actually do more harm than good in an accident. How often do rear seat passengers get into a car and adjust the headrests for their height? Not often. In a lot of cases, just the integrated "humps" will be more effective at preventing whiplash injury. Been trying to find the article since this thread started with no luck.... Edited November 28, 2007 by NickF1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjyi Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The other day, my daughter was in the back seat of my Focus. She's 5' 4" and her head did not rest higher than the seatback. Personally, from driving my Mariner, the rear seat headrests are actually more of a hiderance because they block the view. The "hump" like on my wife's '97 Corolla would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The 500/Montego now Taurus/Sable has rear headrests standard on all trim models. But I wonder if that doesn't have more to do with the original Volvo platform and they've just carried it over still. Personally, I like them. Shouldn't be all that hard to integrate them, one would think. I thought SELs came with fixed headrests and Limiteds with adjustable. Umm and Honda Civics have not come with adjustable head restraints for that long. Volvo's solution to the rear head rest dilema is a great one. When not in use they fold forward, forcing rear seat occupants to move them to a position in which they will protect them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Volvo's solution to the rear head rest dilema is a great one. When not in use they fold forward, forcing rear seat occupants to move them to a position in which they will protect them. That would more likely lead to a lot of annoyed rear seat passengers....long as the driver's head rest doesn't do it though. Don't want to piss off the person who's actually buying the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmayo Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Are you serious? A post about a surprisingly positive review of the new Focus digresses into a pissing match about the merits of headrests. Headrests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 That would more likely lead to a lot of annoyed rear seat passengers....long as the driver's head rest doesn't do it though. Don't want to piss off the person who's actually buying the vehicle. And there's a button on the dash that folds them forward, allowing for great 3-Stooges-esque hijinks with your backseat passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Are you serious? A post about a surprisingly positive review of the new Focus digresses into a pissing match about the merits of headrests. Headrests? Amazing indeed, rear seat headrest, such a common piece of equipment in modern day vehicles, obviously not something demanded by the common Ford N.A. consumer, only seen as an added expense that is not needed/required. Edited November 28, 2007 by MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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