02-17-2009, 07:55 AM
As some of you know, and despite the handle, we no longer have a Focus; my wife and I instead both driving Fusion SELs. Her's is an 09 auto - mine an 08 manual.
First impressions are pretty positive - very solid and quiet and comfortable. Much better performance for a 4-banger than I hoped to expect (it's only 200 lbs heavier than my wagon) ... and decent driving dynamics with plenty of aftermarket mods available to fix whatever is lacking.
Complimenting the complete lack of wind and road noise is a nice little intake growl ... but totally missing is any exhaust sound whatsoever ... easily fixed.
I'm still a bit iffy about the colour, but overall a decently handsome ride IMO - the only additions so far are tint and hidden hitch ... so here it is ... and let the modding begin.
First impressions are pretty positive - very solid and quiet and comfortable. Much better performance for a 4-banger than I hoped to expect (it's only 200 lbs heavier than my wagon) ... and decent driving dynamics with plenty of aftermarket mods available to fix whatever is lacking.
Complimenting the complete lack of wind and road noise is a nice little intake growl ... but totally missing is any exhaust sound whatsoever ... easily fixed.
I'm still a bit iffy about the colour, but overall a decently handsome ride IMO - the only additions so far are tint and hidden hitch ... so here it is ... and let the modding begin.
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 *