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Originally Posted by Thameth
People who defend the arguments against current Focus are rediculous, especially the ones who just say we all just want whats green on the other side.
Most of us on this site fell in love with the car that was a 98% exact copy of the European model. Not just because it was european, but because it was a good, fun, great looking compact.
Ever since Ford start going away from giving us an exact copy of the Euro model focus sales have plummeted. Not because its not euro, but because the FoE car is just better.
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Yeah...like the plummeting sales of the 2008 model?
What people are asking for is a $20,000 car that they will only pay $15,000 for. They want Ford to bring over a car that competes with cars in Ford's other segments, and then lose money on it to boot. The group of people on FJ who are actually willing to pay the premium for the car they are constantly bitching for is extremely small.
I've seen the same exact trend in multiple industries...bitch bitch bitch bitch bitch, new model, more options, nicer features...and the same price. Not only is it Veruca Salt-ish to expect it, it is insane to assume the change can be made overnight...while the company is finally starting to climb back into the black...during an economic recession...while the American dollar is worth a LOT less than the European dollar...in the middle of a global re-structurization...just after a new model has been released and is selling well...while plans for a new generation Euro Focus is still being designed.
All I see is a group of whiney "enthusiasts" complaining about improving the stylings a car they will never buy whilst begging like Oliver Twist for a car they can't afford to buy. THAT'S why I continue making posts.
Is the FofE Focus better? Yes. Definetely. I agree wholeheartedly, and have no urge to debate that. It's very clear which is the "Better" car, but people just aren't being realistic at all. The 2008 is still a good, fun, great looking compact...it's just not exactly what some people want...and it never will be. (Hell, the 2000 Focus isn't even "exactly" what people wanted...hence the rims, drops, body kits, paint etc...that every one of us has done to our car to make it more our own)
You don't like the 2009? Fine. Great...dandy. I'm not trying to change your mind as to whether or not it's pretty...beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder...but please stop with the incessant bashing of Ford when they're trying to make us happy. You'll eventually have the option to purchase your beloved Euro-Focus...hopefully by that time most of the complainers will actually have the money to do so...because it sure as **** isn't going to cost $16,000 if it comes over here like people want. You know what you get for $16,000? Transportation. If you're in the mood to be picky, buy a used BMW, not a new economy ****box.