ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) - Focaljet

**j20000** · 04-30-2008, 12:16 AM

Well, some of you may have seen my post about possibly getting rid of my 350z and getting something more economical because it's not unusual for me to drive over 100 miles/day for work. The Z was just getting beat to hell, and premium gas and sub 20mpg's don't mix. Anyways...let's hear it...here she is.

2008 Focus SES Coupe
Black, fully loaded, moon roof, heated leather, SYNC, Audiophile, ect. I even got them to throw in a Garmin for me.

It helps that my dad is the Parts manager, and he told me that they ordered 200 of them for Memorial day sales. I also got the car on the D plan, along with about $2500 in rebates, I ended up paying about $15k. Can't beat it. 5yr/100k mile warranty.

I'll take better pics tomorrow. Not that it's necessary...it's just stock. I'll take a pic of them together, I still have to put the Z back to stock. They're gonna let me bring it home to take my stuff off.
So I traded this:

For This:

The End

**focus-blue** · 04-30-2008, 12:19 AM

Oh man. I loved that Z you had! Any plans on modding the 08? The interior looks pretty rad. You'll definetly pay a lot less for gas.

**4drfocus** · 04-30-2008, 12:20 AM

**jonfrow** · 04-30-2008, 12:21 AM

that focus could still be "economical" w/ a turbo

**ZX34Zane** · 04-30-2008, 12:23 AM

needs at least an EVO front to truly be yours. you may skip the neon, however

**BroncoBusterZero** · 04-30-2008, 12:24 AM

nice upgrade

**j20000** · 04-30-2008, 12:26 AM

Of course I do plan on modding it....if you have seen any of my other cars.

IE:

I will probably just do wheels, tint, drop, 3d Carbon lip kit, intake, exhaust...ect. I'm gonna try and not get carried away to the point that I defeat the purpose of buying this car.

**focus-blue** · 04-30-2008, 12:27 AM

I bet FR EAP's would look good on your car with a nice drop!

**j20000** · 04-30-2008, 12:29 AM

I was already thinking that.

I already chopped a pic at work. I'll post it up tomorrow.

**ZX2guy19** · 04-30-2008, 12:30 AM

It isn't a HUGE downgrade, but it is one. Both are very nice cars. Congrats on the new car man.

**j20000** · 04-30-2008, 12:31 AM

Thanks...this is my first Brand New car...and I felt pretty selfish being bummed about trading the Z....I should be excited about buying a brand new car...but I REALLY loved that Z.

**Revo** · 04-30-2008, 12:37 AM

any plans to kill the chrome fender ornament?

**ZX2guy19** · 04-30-2008, 12:39 AM

Nothing like a nice warranty eh? I know the Z probably had one, but atleast you know ALL the history of the Focus.

**j20000** · 04-30-2008, 12:40 AM

The Z was actually just out of warranty.

Revo...I already had my Dad give me a price for the Focus S fenders, which are just solid.

Don't worry...it will be one of the first things to go.

**1svt4u2c** · 04-30-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j20000

Thanks...this is my first Brand New car...and I felt pretty selfish being bummed about trading the Z....I should be excited about buying a brand new car...but I REALLY loved that Z.

Yea, I was gonna say. That Z was pretty nice

But then again, so was that MK1 Focus. Either way, I can't wait to see how this one turns out. Good luck with the new ride!

-Matt

**Random Select** · 04-30-2008, 12:55 AM

Okay....a Focus over a 350Z?!?!!?!?!? Since it's for gas mileage, then yes nice choice.

Now to get back your lost points for losing the Z, get the start on modding that '08.

Mod it as much as you can because we need to start seeing some modded '08 Foci on this board.

**focus-blue** · 04-30-2008, 01:00 AM

The green zx3 was a good looking car. You do enjoy tinkering. You must have the tuning bug.

**ZX2guy19** · 04-30-2008, 01:01 AM

That sucks the Z was out of warranty, I've heard of some pretty bad clutch issues with those.

**focus-blue** · 04-30-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random Select

Okay....a Focus over a 350Z?!?!!?!?!? Since it's for gas mileage, then yes nice choice.

Now to get back your lost points for losing the Z, get the start on modding that '08.

Mod it as much as you can because we need to start seeing some modded '08 Foci on this board.

Amen to that! The only 08's that I've seen modded are the FS and Steeda foci. I am curious to see what other people will do with these cars.

**j20000** · 04-30-2008, 01:07 AM

Oh, we shall see.

**kyle** · 04-30-2008, 01:16 AM

i was looking basically the exact car a few weeks ago. very tempting. but i owed too much on my truck.

very cool car. aside from the height .. there isnt anything i can really say i dislike. well .. the fender ... thing ... but that is technically optional, its not the only way it comes. so things easily changed .. no biggie.

and isnt that vent just on there like a regular emblem? i was told you can just remove it

**Chalz** · 04-30-2008, 01:18 AM

Congrats on the new car. Sorry to see the 350 go, I know you loved that car, but it really was a decision for the best. Can't wait to see what you make of that new Focus. It's in good hands.

**1badassfoci** · 04-30-2008, 03:03 AM

Its sad to see such a beautiful ride go! At least I knew about it before everyone else

Hehe! I know the focus is gonna look hot after you mod it! I love the inside of those and im sure you will make it just as hot as the focussport 08's! Anyways Justin do you know if the any of the 08's come with a Nav system? Or would you be able to put an aftermarket Nav in that dash? And I know its hard for you to let your baby go but you can always get something later! Cant wait to see ya mod it!

-Ashley

**1badassfoci** · 04-30-2008, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo

any plans to kill the chrome fender ornament?

For sure one of the first things I would do! Then lower it and rims! Tint the tails! I could go on and on! But I wont! Haha!

-Ashley

**1badassfoci** · 04-30-2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonfrow

that focus could still be "economical" w/ a turbo

I really agree with that! Hehe!

-Ashley

04-30-2008, 12:19 AM	#2
focus-blue TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 535	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) Oh man. I loved that Z you had! Any plans on modding the 08? The interior looks pretty rad. You'll definetly pay a lot less for gas. __________________ "Brace for the G's, with a fast heal-toe!"--Hunter S. Thompson

04-30-2008, 12:20 AM	#3
4drfocus TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In your trunk Posts: 305	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on)

04-30-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
jonfrow TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 425	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) that focus could still be "economical" w/ a turbo __________________ i've been enjoying driving my car lately, my girlfriend insists the ride is too bumpy, don't care

04-30-2008, 12:23 AM	#5
ZX34Zane Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,993	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) needs at least an EVO front to truly be yours. you may skip the neon, however __________________ somewhere on the east coast, a village is looking for a new idiot...

04-30-2008, 12:24 AM	#6
BroncoBusterZero TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atwater, California Posts: 842	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) nice upgrade __________________ '01 ROUSH FOCUS ZX3

04-30-2008, 12:27 AM	#8
focus-blue TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 535	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) I bet FR EAP's would look good on your car with a nice drop! __________________ "Brace for the G's, with a fast heal-toe!"--Hunter S. Thompson

04-30-2008, 12:30 AM	#10
ZX2guy19 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 187	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) It isn't a HUGE downgrade, but it is one. Both are very nice cars. Congrats on the new car man.

04-30-2008, 12:37 AM	#12
Revo Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,233	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) any plans to kill the chrome fender ornament? __________________ aint ridin stock no more

04-30-2008, 12:39 AM	#13
ZX2guy19 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 187	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) Nothing like a nice warranty eh? I know the Z probably had one, but atleast you know ALL the history of the Focus.

04-30-2008, 12:55 AM	#16
Random Select Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,475	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) Okay....a Focus over a 350Z?!?!!?!?!? Since it's for gas mileage, then yes nice choice. Now to get back your lost points for losing the Z, get the start on modding that '08. Mod it as much as you can because we need to start seeing some modded '08 Foci on this board. __________________ Proofreading are for the lazy.

04-30-2008, 01:00 AM	#17
focus-blue TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 535	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) The green zx3 was a good looking car. You do enjoy tinkering. You must have the tuning bug. __________________ "Brace for the G's, with a fast heal-toe!"--Hunter S. Thompson

04-30-2008, 01:01 AM	#18
ZX2guy19 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 187	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) That sucks the Z was out of warranty, I've heard of some pretty bad clutch issues with those.

04-30-2008, 01:16 AM	#21
kyle TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 780	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) i was looking basically the exact car a few weeks ago. very tempting. but i owed too much on my truck. very cool car. aside from the height .. there isnt anything i can really say i dislike. well .. the fender ... thing ... but that is technically optional, its not the only way it comes. so things easily changed .. no biggie. and isnt that vent just on there like a regular emblem? i was told you can just remove it

04-30-2008, 03:03 AM	#23
1badassfoci Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Longview, Wa. Posts: 2,347	Re: ok...let's hear it (flame suit on) Its sad to see such a beautiful ride go! At least I knew about it before everyone else Hehe! I know the focus is gonna look hot after you mod it! I love the inside of those and im sure you will make it just as hot as the focussport 08's! Anyways Justin do you know if the any of the 08's come with a Nav system? Or would you be able to put an aftermarket Nav in that dash? And I know its hard for you to let your baby go but you can always get something later! Cant wait to see ya mod it! -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;)