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and that's part of the issue... I'm still not at the stage where I just want a car to get me from A to B (I'd buy a Corolla if that was the case) but something that has a little extra "something, something"
Which is why when I got to my original dealer that sold me the Focus and the used AWD Fusion had "just sold" I turned down any attempt to steer me into any one of the FWD Fusions they had on the lot.
If I wasn't so worried about driving a Mustang in the winter I'd have had my pick of several V6's in my price range <_<
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NefCanuck,Apr 7 2008, 08:21 PM Wrote:and that's part of the issue... I'm still not at the stage where I just want a car to get me from A to B (I'd buy a Corolla if that was the case) but something that has a little extra "something, something"
Which is why when I got to my original dealer that sold me the Focus and the used AWD Fusion had "just sold" I turned down any attempt to steer me into any one of the FWD Fusions they had on the lot.
If I wasn't so worried about driving a Mustang in the winter I'd have had my pick of several V6's in my price range <_<
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I don't know, maybe I'm stupid, but if it was me, I'd be looking for another Focus, they're relatively inexpensive, you know what goes wrong with them, and they have some fun factor in them. :D :P
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oldeguy,Apr 8 2008, 08:50 AM Wrote:NefCanuck,Apr 7 2008, 08:21 PM Wrote:and that's part of the issue... I'm still not at the stage where I just want a car to get me from A to B (I'd buy a Corolla if that was the case) but something that has a little extra "something, something"
Which is why when I got to my original dealer that sold me the Focus and the used AWD Fusion had "just sold" I turned down any attempt to steer me into any one of the FWD Fusions they had on the lot.
If I wasn't so worried about driving a Mustang in the winter I'd have had my pick of several V6's in my price range <_<
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I don't know, maybe I'm stupid, but if it was me, I'd be looking for another Focus, they're relatively inexpensive, you know what goes wrong with them, and they have some fun factor in them. :D :P
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I do agree with that, however I get to drive a few Mitsubishi Lancers here at work, they are as good as a Focus believe it or not, and the set up of the interior on the 2007+ is rather well thought out, not to mention they arn't that bad in the snow.
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I've never driven a Lancer, but I am familiar with their quality ratings as determined by JDPower ... and both initial quality and long term quality are way below industry average - not to mention that Mitsubishi is probably the one car company in Canada that is at credible risk of closing up shop ... there's something to be said about the devil you know, although I think in reading some of Daniel's posts the Focus is in fact on his list - it's a problem with availability of the model and specs he's looking for - specifically SES auto with SAP.
Frost__2001,Apr 8 2008, 10:37 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Apr 8 2008, 08:50 AM Wrote:NefCanuck,Apr 7 2008, 08:21 PM Wrote:and that's part of the issue... I'm still not at the stage where I just want a car to get me from A to B (I'd buy a Corolla if that was the case) but something that has a little extra "something, something"
Which is why when I got to my original dealer that sold me the Focus and the used AWD Fusion had "just sold" I turned down any attempt to steer me into any one of the FWD Fusions they had on the lot.
If I wasn't so worried about driving a Mustang in the winter I'd have had my pick of several V6's in my price range <_<
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I don't know, maybe I'm stupid, but if it was me, I'd be looking for another Focus, they're relatively inexpensive, you know what goes wrong with them, and they have some fun factor in them. :D :P
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I'd agree with that, if I didn't drive a few Mitsubishi Lancers here at work, they are as good as a Focus believe it or not, and the set up of the interior is rather well thought out, not to mention they arn't that bad in the snow.
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NefCanuck,Apr 8 2008, 12:21 AM Wrote:and that's part of the issue... I'm still not at the stage where I just want a car to get me from A to B (I'd buy a Corolla if that was the case) but something that has a little extra "something, something"
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lexus GS430 for around USD $25k have a very surprising amount of power, an exceptional sound system, nice interior, navi... and the fenders are flared a bit so you can tuck 275 width tires in the rear and 255s in front
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naz,Apr 8 2008, 01:23 PM Wrote:NefCanuck,Apr 8 2008, 12:21 AM Wrote:and that's part of the issue... I'm still not at the stage where I just want a car to get me from A to B (I'd buy a Corolla if that was the case) but something that has a little extra "something, something"
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lexus GS430 for around USD $25k have a very surprising amount of power, an exceptional sound system, nice interior, navi... and the fenders are flared a bit so you can tuck 275 width tires in the rear and 255s in front
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And what would be the cost of insurance be for a Lexus for us common folk?
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oldeguy,Apr 8 2008, 06:20 PM Wrote:And what would be the cost of insurance be for a Lexus for us common folk?
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i have not gotten an insurance quote in canada ever so i'm not sure.. for me (and others with my same rating characteristics in the US) it pretty much cost the same to insurance anything... appx $1000/yr ($500k limits for liability, $500 deductible for comp and collision)
i've priced out insurance for myself for a lot of cars all across the spectrum and the difference between a corolla and a z06 is around $200/yr.. in my opinion, the fixed costs of owning a car (license,registration, insurance, fuel) vary little from vehicle to vehicle.. its just the actual cost of purchasing and maintenance/reliability that makes one car more expensive to own than another
also only thing 'special' things about me that might prevent others from getting my insurance rate are: post grad degree, super high credit score (780-793), and 6yrs no accident no collision..
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oldeguy,Apr 8 2008, 02:20 PM Wrote:naz,Apr 8 2008, 01:23 PM Wrote:NefCanuck,Apr 8 2008, 12:21 AM Wrote:and that's part of the issue... I'm still not at the stage where I just want a car to get me from A to B (I'd buy a Corolla if that was the case) but something that has a little extra "something, something"
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And what would be the cost of insurance be for a Lexus for us common folk?
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Cant imagine it would be that much for Dan. he's older than 25 and would imagine a fairly clean record.
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Except now this will show up as a claim again -sighs-
Though I did poke around the Kanetix website and it showed the Focus/Fusion/Escape are roughly the same for me to insure (with teh Focus being the highest of the three... the injury component being the major downfall)
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naz,Apr 8 2008, 04:49 PM Wrote:also only thing 'special' things about me that might prevent others from getting my insurance rate are: post grad degree, super high credit score (780-793), and 6yrs no accident no collision..
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The other hassle is the control layout though... I have a co-worker with a G35 for example, beautiful car but an ergonomic disaster for someone in my position physically :(
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Another possibility is to look at the Mazda 3
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oldeguy,Apr 9 2008, 05:42 AM Wrote:Another possibility is to look at the Mazda 3
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Rode in my mom's '08, maybe it's unfair comparing a model with near zero options (A/C & auto... that's it) but I certainly found the driving position not to my liking at all :( (Like sitting on a highchair)
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NefCanuck,Apr 9 2008, 09:08 AM Wrote:oldeguy,Apr 9 2008, 05:42 AM Wrote:Another possibility is to look at the Mazda 3
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Rode in my mom's '08, maybe it's unfair comparing a model with near zero options (A/C & auto... that's it) but I certainly found the driving position not to my liking at all :( (Like sitting on a highchair)
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The first time I drove a Focus, rented it for a day 'cause my Escort was getting an engine replaced, I couldn't get comfortable driving, I swore I'd never own one :lol: I had to rent one for a couple of days again, at a different time, and took sometime to find the right driving position, but once I found it, I changed my mind about the Focus, (although I was still skeptical about the recalls ). Unfortunatley for you, it's a great deal more difficult for you to test drive a car.
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NefCanuck,Apr 9 2008, 12:53 AM Wrote:The other hassle is the control layout though... I have a co-worker with a G35 for example, beautiful car but an ergonomic disaster for someone in my position physically :(
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i thought if it had steering wheel controls you are good to go? i called out the GS specially because it has steering wheel controls, even for the shifting of the auto
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naz,Apr 9 2008, 12:22 PM Wrote:NefCanuck,Apr 9 2008, 12:53 AM Wrote:The other hassle is the control layout though...ÃÂ I have a co-worker with a G35 for example, beautiful car but an ergonomic disaster for someone in my position physically :(
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i thought if it had steering wheel controls you are good to go? i called out the GS specially because it has steering wheel controls, even for the shifting of the auto
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The problem with the G35 that he has is the wiper controls on the right hand side. I was able to get away with it in the Focus sedan b/c they were relatively easy (except changing wiper speeds which was an absolute b^%&h because of the need to twist and the damn fixed intermittent positions)
Other hassles were the HVAC controls, too spread out (In fact the '08 Focus, ina retarded move IMO, puts the heat control farthest away from you and the fan speed closest :blink:)
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