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**Sting2324** · 07-03-2008, 01:39 AM

I've been renting one for the last 3 months and agree with you on some things.

Back home, I have a 2001 SPI and this 2008 SE rental gets noticeable more miles to the gallon. I would say that I consistently achieve 30-32MPG. Having no button for the trunk is, well, stupid. Don't understand why it wasn't implemented somewhere inside the cabin.

However, I would have to disagree with you when you say that it sounds the same inside the car. Mine is noticeable quieter than the 2001. Granted it's not as quiet as a Buick, but for the amount of money this car costs new, it's not bad.

I also must say that the handling on this car sucks compared to the '01 back east. Perhaps it's just the Hankook 15' rubber, but this car can't take a turn for nothing. The moment you try to hug a corner, it will back down and let you know that it doesn't like it.

Now, I still have another a little over a month to go until I return this car, but from what I get out of this 2008 SE, is that it's a very capable, comfortable daily driver. I wish that the rental would have had Sync, but at least it came with Sirius radio.

07-03-2008, 01:39 AM	#16
Sting2324 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CT Posts: 633	Re: I love my new 08 focus, but.... I've been renting one for the last 3 months and agree with you on some things. Back home, I have a 2001 SPI and this 2008 SE rental gets noticeable more miles to the gallon. I would say that I consistently achieve 30-32MPG. Having no button for the trunk is, well, stupid. Don't understand why it wasn't implemented somewhere inside the cabin. However, I would have to disagree with you when you say that it sounds the same inside the car. Mine is noticeable quieter than the 2001. Granted it's not as quiet as a Buick, but for the amount of money this car costs new, it's not bad. I also must say that the handling on this car sucks compared to the '01 back east. Perhaps it's just the Hankook 15' rubber, but this car can't take a turn for nothing. The moment you try to hug a corner, it will back down and let you know that it doesn't like it. Now, I still have another a little over a month to go until I return this car, but from what I get out of this 2008 SE, is that it's a very capable, comfortable daily driver. I wish that the rental would have had Sync, but at least it came with Sirius radio.