Official 2008 Ford Focus Pics and Information! - Page 51 - Focaljet

**GoatRoper** · 04-02-2007, 06:22 AM

I remember reading about the Festiva making a reappearance over here based on the Mazda 2. It's like 20 years ago all over again, lol.

**Egz** · 04-02-2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

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Originally Posted by wilko

ESCORTJET

It's already taken. We're screwed.

That doesn't sound too family friendly.

Reminds me of a joke I heard on the radio. If you ever had to take your Ford Escort to the shop for maintenace, and decide to pay with a check, don't write in the memo section "Escort Service". You'll have a long time explaining that one to the wife.

**gobstopper** · 04-02-2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Egz

That doesn't sound too family friendly.

Reminds me of a joke I heard on the radio. If you ever had to take your Ford Escort to the shop for maintenace, and decide to pay with a check, don't write in the memo section "Escort Service". You'll have a long time explaining that one to the wife.

http://forums.focaljet.com/5292474-post4.html

**Egz** · 04-02-2007, 07:15 AM

LOL, nice! I knew I've seen it somewhere. Perhaps the radio read your post.

**igor2** · 04-02-2007, 10:24 AM

Jalopnik Says it ain't so .. I hope they are right

http://jalopnik.com/cars/news/damn-y...not-248880.php

Igor

**ALIENNATION95GT** · 04-02-2007, 10:25 AM

whats wrong witht he Escort brand?
Boards are still alive and kicken (car was more a mazda platform towords the end).. BUt um the Escort name was the number 1 selling car in the world till it was beat out in 1998 by the f-150.

**WanabeRS** · 04-02-2007, 10:57 AM

The F-150 was a world seller?

**Egz** · 04-02-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WanabeRS

The F-150 was a world seller?

Yup, they sold them in other states other than Texas.

**SilverSVT** · 04-02-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WanabeRS

The F-150 was a world seller?

You can buy it in Central and South America. Plus the numbers it does just in the states alone out sells any other vechicle on the planet

**wilko** · 04-02-2007, 11:30 AM

^Which is why every mfg wants a piece (or the bulk) of the F-150.

**BowDown** · 04-02-2007, 11:36 AM

I'm glad Ford is renaming that ugly ass car an escort. Will help clean up the focus name from all the NA bastardizing. Now lets see if they follow through in 2010.

**Chalz** · 04-02-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BowDown

I'm glad Ford is renaming that ugly ass car an escort. Will help clean up the focus name from all the NA bastardizing. Now lets see if they follow through in 2010.

I would should louder to try and penetrate your brain...but I'd first have to make it through the thick skull of yours...do you really think they are renaming it....when an article like that came in on April Fools day?

**FocusSportVP** · 04-02-2007, 12:22 PM

You guys crack me up.

**focaljet-1** · 04-02-2007, 12:36 PM

...and the Fusion is going to be renamed the Contour.

**zetecgt** · 04-02-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

LOL

No, it's Poseur Car Guys not liking change. True Car Guys eagerly await the chance to flog a new machine.

so you're saying that 95% of car guys that are hating the new designs are posers.....ahh...please elaborate.

dave.

**OmniFocus** · 04-02-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

...and the Fusion is going to be renamed the Contour.

The 09 Escape will be called the Bronco III.

It should be VERY exciting.

**Egz** · 04-02-2007, 12:52 PM

I'm still waiting for a Fiesta based Aspire.

**MrPotatoes** · 04-02-2007, 01:06 PM

i knew it was joke when i read it but i was hoping that it was going to be renamed the escort. really did.

**ALIENNATION95GT** · 04-02-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Egz

I'm still waiting for a Fiesta based Aspire.

um i have seen 2 1.6 fiestas driving around but thead had mexico plates and were traveling from la south on the 5!! not far from where the mazda/ford building are in irvine!

**BowDown** · 04-02-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalz

I would should louder to try and penetrate your brain...but I'd first have to make it through the thick skull of yours...do you really think they are renaming it....when an article like that came in on April Fools day?

You should start by proof reading your posts.

Would have been a smart move on Ford's part to rename that POS an escort.

**focaljet-1** · 04-02-2007, 03:53 PM

OK, folks. IF they really were changing the name, don't you think it would be ALL over the internet by now?

**MichaelXi** · 04-02-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BowDown

You should start by proof reading your posts.

Would have been a smart move on Ford's part to rename that POS an escort.

It's not a POS.
It's not what we WANT, but it's an Alright car.
Why be so Harsh?

**OmniFocus** · 04-02-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelXi

It's not a POS.
It's not what we WANT, but it's an Alright car.
Why be so Harsh?

*e-hug*

**Chalz** · 04-02-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BowDown

You should start by proof reading your posts.

Oooooh...that was a really rough burn. Next time I'll post I'll make sure I take it back to my old college Professors to get their stamp of approval on format, spelling, grammar and efficient usage of sarcasm and wit.

At any rate...anyone who did or still believes that the Car and Driver article was for real is pretty thick in my book.

**Chalz** · 04-02-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

OK, folks. IF they really were changing the name, don't you think it would be ALL over the internet by now?

No, Ron, no it wouldn't. You're stupid for assuming that.

BTW: You must have some pretty big connections, given you were able to contact Ford PR on a Sunday at 8:30pm.

Some people...

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04-02-2007, 11:36 AM	#1261
BowDown [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY State SUCKS! Posts: 9,247	Re: Official 2008 Ford Focus Pics and Information! I'm glad Ford is renaming that ugly ass car an escort. Will help clean up the focus name from all the NA bastardizing. Now lets see if they follow through in 2010. __________________ Project Great White: 2000 White F350 - 4wd, CrewCab, Dually, Turbo Diesel, ShortBox Project Red Streak: 2000 Infra-Red ZX3 - Roush Facia, Euro Rear:Wiper:Headlights (red):Grill:Steering Wheel:Pocket, Red/Charcoal Leather, AEM Intake, 2.25" Flex, 2.5" Borla, SCT Chip, 2.5" Drop FK Suspension, DogBone Project WTF: 2007 Blue Suzuki Hayabusa - Shaved, Rear Links/Tree Spacers (Lowered 1.25"), VisionPro 6k High/Low HIDs, Tail Bag Last edited by BowDown : 04-02-2007 at 11:55 AM.

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Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,248	Re: Official 2008 Ford Focus Pics and Information! I'm still waiting for a Fiesta based Aspire.

04-02-2007, 01:06 PM	#1268
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04-02-2007, 03:53 PM	#1271
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 28,882	Re: Official 2008 Ford Focus Pics and Information! OK, folks. IF they really were changing the name, don't you think it would be ALL over the internet by now?