Hi, Guest
10-17-2006, 10:51 AM
Not exactly a repost, but close May post
A number of comments deserve clarification:
The wagon is a niche vehicle only in the U.S. ââ¬â in Canada the wagon comprises more than 35% of the total Focus volume and when FOC had the ââ¬Åone priceââ¬Â strategy (2001-2002) wagons comprised more than 50% of total Focus volume.
Unfortunately the Canadian interest in small wagons and hatchbacks does not translate into decisions made in Detroit ââ¬â Americans continue to favour coupes and sedans over wagons and hatchbacks ââ¬â and yes, the hatchback is probably doomed too.
It is unlikely that a Focus ordered in November could be a wagon ââ¬Â¦ I was told that final wagon production is November for early December delivery ââ¬Â¦ dealers will have already ordered their November production as of about now.
BTW ââ¬â I placed my order for a black ZXW SES with 5-speed, heated leather and moonroof about 2 weeks ago and my dealer tells me Iââ¬â¢ll be one of the last Focus wagons he delivers.
A number of comments deserve clarification:
The wagon is a niche vehicle only in the U.S. ââ¬â in Canada the wagon comprises more than 35% of the total Focus volume and when FOC had the ââ¬Åone priceââ¬Â strategy (2001-2002) wagons comprised more than 50% of total Focus volume.
Unfortunately the Canadian interest in small wagons and hatchbacks does not translate into decisions made in Detroit ââ¬â Americans continue to favour coupes and sedans over wagons and hatchbacks ââ¬â and yes, the hatchback is probably doomed too.
It is unlikely that a Focus ordered in November could be a wagon ââ¬Â¦ I was told that final wagon production is November for early December delivery ââ¬Â¦ dealers will have already ordered their November production as of about now.
BTW ââ¬â I placed my order for a black ZXW SES with 5-speed, heated leather and moonroof about 2 weeks ago and my dealer tells me Iââ¬â¢ll be one of the last Focus wagons he delivers.
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *