Euro Focus to come to STATES! - Page 3 - Focaljet

**liggersnow** · 11-16-2008, 04:53 AM

another option would be to get the all wheel drive hatch by suzuki,fully loaded for 20k.i would like to see a spec class for this car. it will happen soon enough.i love ford,but let's finaly face it ford don't want to cater to our type of people(focus freaks)to ford the mustang is the ikon.

**CaysE** · 11-18-2008, 01:54 PM

If Ford sheds Volvo like they're doing with Mazda right now, we won't see a turbo inline-5 under a Ford hood. An Ecoboost motor is more likely.

I'd also like to put this whole "global platform" thing into perspective for everyone who is getting so hyped up about it. It's not going to be the States getting the Euro Focus. It's going to be everyone getting the same car on the same platform, with different options dictated by the market, exactly how it was in 2000 when the Focus debuted here. The Focus was a global platform and everybody still complained that Europe got the better car... that's not going to change.

**Cameroon** · 11-18-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CaysE

I'd also like to put this whole "global platform" thing into perspective for everyone who is getting so hyped up about it. It's not going to be the States getting the Euro Focus. It's going to be everyone getting the same car on the same platform, with different options dictated by the market, exactly how it was in 2000 when the Focus debuted here. The Focus was a global platform and everybody still complained that Europe got the better car... that's not going to change.

But see europe did get a slightly better car, my pet peeve was the switch from rear discs (ALL euro foci came with 4 wheel discs starting in 1998) here they changed the design to use drums. And of course the fat Canadian spec bumpers.

Having been here since '02 it wasn't until '05 when the rest of the world (yes all of it China, Japan, the Middle East, Africa etc) got the C1 and we got a half assed facelift that the whining started.

BTW. I'm going on record right now. I'll be surprised if the US spec "new" focus has 4wheel discs.

**CaysE** · 11-19-2008, 09:52 AM

The whining really started in '03 when the RS debuted.

**greyZXtre** · 11-19-2008, 04:39 PM

ive given up on this topic. ford disappoints me

**tallguy2.3** · 11-19-2008, 04:58 PM

^Almost there honestly. I just dont care to wait.

**j.KEMP_310** · 11-19-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by greyZXtre

ive given up on this topic. ford disappoints me

+1

**eff** · 11-20-2008, 05:18 AM

If the new Mazda3 now offering self-adjusting headlights,HID and some other not normal options in the USA C segment is any indication of what to expect to find in the USA C segment market, maybe the next North American Focus wil be not be such a stripped down decontented car.
That said I have heard that the MK3 will be higher standards in Europe then North America.

**CaysE** · 11-20-2008, 08:21 AM

Can someone point me to the list of standards for these letter-designated "segments" that seem to be all the rage these days?

**Luisraul924** · 11-20-2008, 11:17 AM

hey but did you guys see that there was no three door hatch coming it was just the sedan and 5 dr hatch versions of the euro focus.... i like the three door... if that doesnt come then i'm not buying...

**greyZXtre** · 11-20-2008, 03:01 PM

im about 2 months away from buyin a gti mkv if ford doesnt throw us a bone soon

**Cameroon** · 11-21-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CaysE

Can someone point me to the list of standards for these letter-designated "segments" that seem to be all the rage these days?

The roughly correlate with the epa classifications.

subcompact = b

compact = c

Midsize = d etc.

I can't find exactly where that classing system comes from. It's not official EU catagories I belive its German or UK in origin.

This wiki page has a pretty good list of car calsses and how the match up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_classification

**Cookieman00x** · 11-22-2008, 07:37 PM

Thats a really nice car... I like it..

JJ · 11-24-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameroon

But see europe did get a slightly better car, my pet peeve was the switch from rear discs (ALL euro foci came with 4 wheel discs starting in 1998) here they changed the design to use drums. And of course the fat Canadian spec bumpers.

Actually, not true. Discs has been in focus since 98 yes, but not in all models. Even today you could buy 2009 euro model with rear drums, it's the lowest basic model though that has absolutely "nothing" as a stock.

2nd lowest model (trend) has then already ESP and thus also discs in rear.

And the best you could buy right now in europe...

**Zetecpwr** · 11-24-2008, 12:51 PM

I too and disappointed with ford. That is a wonderful car and it would be great to see a newer C30 based platform with the T5 make it to production in the states, but I've been waiting on that for 3 years now and I honestly doubt they will have anything more exciting than a 2.0duratec with maybe a few intake and exhaust tweaks now producing an exciting 143hp for 2010... I give up on the waiting game.. I feel like an abandoned dog who keeps waiting for his master to come home.. intently looking out the front window waiting for nothing.. but remaining ever hopeful.. I'm buying the c30 and calling it quits.

- mike

**2Focused4Life** · 11-28-2008, 03:32 AM

That is such a gorgeous car and I can't wait til it gets here!

If you have already seen 2 of them in Michigan, then there are not too far off! Just doing testing and what not. I can't wait for it!!

Ford is dumping Mazda?

**1badassfoci** · 11-28-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ

OH GOD PLEASE!!! YES! Haha! Thats exactly what I want! And its my color! Im in love! I sure hope thats what they bring here! I will buy it if so!

-Ashley

**1badassfoci** · 11-29-2008, 12:16 AM

Btw where did you get that picture from? I want more! Haha!

-Ashley

**adamw** · 11-29-2008, 02:12 AM

That's beautiful. To the GTI guy, I say go ahead and lease one for 2 years, because it's looking like it's going to take a while still to get some new Euroish foci back over here, and who knows how long til the ST or RS gets here.

**lofocus** · 11-29-2008, 02:22 AM

wow that is a sexy looking car

**eff** · 11-29-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badassfoci

Btw where did you get that picture from? I want more! Haha!

-Ashley

http://www.fordeurope.net/pictures/p17_sectionid/471

Ford Focus ST by Loder1899

Loder1899 a German tuning house is trying to tip the scales with its new customization kit for the stylish hatchback. This consists of a new suspension kit that lowers the vehicle for better handling, a new stainless steel sport exhaust system, a new set of 20 inch “IRA” wheels.

Probably the best part is the engine management system upgrade and a new sports air intake. The 2.5-liter engine now makes an extra 45 hp, bringing the total to 270.

11-16-2008, 04:53 AM	#51
liggersnow Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 65	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! another option would be to get the all wheel drive hatch by suzuki,fully loaded for 20k.i would like to see a spec class for this car. it will happen soon enough.i love ford,but let's finaly face it ford don't want to cater to our type of people(focus freaks)to ford the mustang is the ikon.

11-18-2008, 01:54 PM	#52
CaysE [FJ] This is worse than when the raccoon got caught in the copier! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 7,619	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! If Ford sheds Volvo like they're doing with Mazda right now, we won't see a turbo inline-5 under a Ford hood. An Ecoboost motor is more likely. I'd also like to put this whole "global platform" thing into perspective for everyone who is getting so hyped up about it. It's not going to be the States getting the Euro Focus. It's going to be everyone getting the same car on the same platform, with different options dictated by the market, exactly how it was in 2000 when the Focus debuted here. The Focus was a global platform and everybody still complained that Europe got the better car... that's not going to change. __________________ 2008 Cannondale F4 ··· Hi-brite · no mods (yet) 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· hehehehehehe strictly/focused "It would take a miracle to make the entire Focus community get along. FF vs FJ, F-P vs FS, tuner vs tuner, racer vs ricer. What can you do?"

11-19-2008, 09:52 AM	#54
CaysE [FJ] This is worse than when the raccoon got caught in the copier! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 7,619	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! The whining really started in '03 when the RS debuted. __________________ 2008 Cannondale F4 ··· Hi-brite · no mods (yet) 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· hehehehehehe strictly/focused "It would take a miracle to make the entire Focus community get along. FF vs FJ, F-P vs FS, tuner vs tuner, racer vs ricer. What can you do?"

11-19-2008, 04:39 PM	#55
greyZXtre TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 668	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! ive given up on this topic. ford disappoints me __________________ SVT black on gold

11-20-2008, 05:18 AM	#58
eff TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 441	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! If the new Mazda3 now offering self-adjusting headlights,HID and some other not normal options in the USA C segment is any indication of what to expect to find in the USA C segment market, maybe the next North American Focus wil be not be such a stripped down decontented car. That said I have heard that the MK3 will be higher standards in Europe then North America. __________________ 2007 Ford Focus Ghia 1.6 TI-VCT SW, Panther Black 5spd MT

11-20-2008, 08:21 AM	#59
CaysE [FJ] This is worse than when the raccoon got caught in the copier! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 7,619	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! Can someone point me to the list of standards for these letter-designated "segments" that seem to be all the rage these days? __________________ 2008 Cannondale F4 ··· Hi-brite · no mods (yet) 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· hehehehehehe strictly/focused "It would take a miracle to make the entire Focus community get along. FF vs FJ, F-P vs FS, tuner vs tuner, racer vs ricer. What can you do?"

11-20-2008, 11:17 AM	#60
Luisraul924 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 134	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! hey but did you guys see that there was no three door hatch coming it was just the sedan and 5 dr hatch versions of the euro focus.... i like the three door... if that doesnt come then i'm not buying... __________________ "going speed limit? what's that about?"

11-20-2008, 03:01 PM	#61
greyZXtre TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 668	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! im about 2 months away from buyin a gti mkv if ford doesnt throw us a bone soon __________________ SVT black on gold

11-22-2008, 07:37 PM	#63
Cookieman00x TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norristown, Pa Posts: 124	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! Thats a really nice car... I like it..

11-24-2008, 12:51 PM	#65
Zetecpwr Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hermitage , PA Posts: 86	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! I too and disappointed with ford. That is a wonderful car and it would be great to see a newer C30 based platform with the T5 make it to production in the states, but I've been waiting on that for 3 years now and I honestly doubt they will have anything more exciting than a 2.0duratec with maybe a few intake and exhaust tweaks now producing an exciting 143hp for 2010... I give up on the waiting game.. I feel like an abandoned dog who keeps waiting for his master to come home.. intently looking out the front window waiting for nothing.. but remaining ever hopeful.. I'm buying the c30 and calling it quits. - mike __________________ 2004 Focus SVT 2 door (Sonic Blue ) / 1993 Mustang Cobra SVT (Vibrant Red) Sold / 89 Probe GT turbo (oxidized white)

11-28-2008, 03:32 AM	#66
2Focused4Life Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,182	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! That is such a gorgeous car and I can't wait til it gets here! If you have already seen 2 of them in Michigan, then there are not too far off! Just doing testing and what not. I can't wait for it!! Ford is dumping Mazda? __________________ Love cars! CHANGE

11-29-2008, 12:16 AM	#68
1badassfoci Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Longview, Wa. Posts: 2,346	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! Btw where did you get that picture from? I want more! Haha! -Ashley __________________ http://www.myspace.com/focusash If your going to request me on myspace please send a message with it saying your from focaljet and your screen name please! Or else I wont accept you! THANK YOU;)

11-29-2008, 02:12 AM	#69
adamw TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 296	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! That's beautiful. To the GTI guy, I say go ahead and lease one for 2 years, because it's looking like it's going to take a while still to get some new Euroish foci back over here, and who knows how long til the ST or RS gets here. __________________ Anyone want to make some money? I have a proven business plan that I can share with you. Just imagine, having your product edorsed and promoted by Donal Trump this coming April on prime-time NBC! It's going to happen, let's start making money so we can all buy the RS when it get's here. PM me if interested.

11-29-2008, 02:22 AM	#70
lofocus TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: local SoCal ice rink Posts: 101	Re: Euro Focus to come to STATES! wow that is a sexy looking car __________________ '00 zx3 InfraRed

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