2008 Ford Focus

[nickdrinkwater]

The man drives a minivan for Christ's sake. Before that, another minivan. Before that, a clunker Ford Escort.

Obviously looks are the most important criterion upon which he buys vehicles.

What about you mate?

[93JC]

Me? Oh, I've had many bits of crumpet because of my Cherokee's sexy looks. Looks are more important than anything else.

[nickdrinkwater]

Me? Oh, I've had many bits of crumpet because of my Cherokee's sexy looks. Looks are more important than anything else.

Proper crumpet, or crumpet in the same way that the Cherokee is sexy?

[cozmik]

I hate this thing. It looks like ass. The interior is marginally ok. On the same level as your typical Kia I'd say.

[93JC]

Proper crumpet, or crumpet in the same way that the Cherokee is sexy?

Proper crumpet? Crumpet in the same way the Cherokee is sexy?

That's like asking me whether the Cherokee's sexy body is red or... red?

[TheIntrepid]

What about you?  Don't place much value on looks?

I love ya Nick but are you on crack? ... he obviously doesn't care about image at all... have you seen his sig?

[Car Zeus]

Looks like crap.


Bring over the Euro model FORD

[SJ_GTI]

Just because I don't like the Focus or the Cobalt, means I have an irrational dislike for American cars??

Yes? You would take an Elantra or Corolla over a Focus or Cobalt? Good for you, but that's irrational IMHO. 

[nickdrinkwater]

Ok, I forgot about the Elantra.  But yes, I'd prefer a Corolla, simply for the fact it doesn't look rubbish.

I don't dislike the Focus because it's American.  I dislike it because it's ugly.

I do not dislike cars because they are from one country or another.

I think saying you are going to disregard my opinion 'cos of that is a bit harsh!

[r0tor]

after some more thinking, maybe Ford is taking a Bold Move and going after the abandoned Crapalier market... you know, the completely outdated but sells well because its dirt cheap market 

[280Z Turbo]

Ok, I forgot about the Elantra. But yes, I'd prefer a Corolla, simply for the fact it doesn't look rubbish.

I don't dislike the Focus because it's American. I dislike it because it's ugly.

I do not dislike cars because they are from one country or another.

I think saying you are going to disregard my opinion 'cos of that is a bit harsh!

You know the Focus was originally designed in Europe, for Europe.

1999 European car of the year.

[nickdrinkwater]

You know the Focus was originally designed in Europe, for Europe.

1999 European car of the year.

I meant the new, American one.

I like the original Focus.  I guess it must've been pretty good, to bring it to America 

[280Z Turbo]

I meant the new, American one.

I like the original Focus. I guess it must've been pretty good, to bring it to America

Well, this is just a facelift of the 1999 model, right?

That means that underneeth the stupid Gillette grille and "modern" high beltline lies the a European car.

[MX793]

I meant the new, American one.

I like the original Focus.  I guess it must've been pretty good, to bring it to America 

It's not really all new.  It's just the Mk1 Focus with a different body and interior.

[so cal cookie]

Interesting. 
Not to sure about the exterior, but I like the interior.

[nickdrinkwater]

I love ya Nick but are you on crack? ... he obviously doesn't care about image at all... have you seen his sig?

[Raza]

And if I remember correctly, Iffy has no children either. 

We can only hope. 

[280Z Turbo]

We can only hope.

Of course.

He thinks children are illogical, remember. They're more of a liability than an asset.

[ifcar]

Of course.

He thinks children are illogical, remember. They're more of a liability than an asset.

Be honest, do you think my kids would like me? I certainly don't.

[gasoline]

By the way, Ford patented those headlights--or something like that. Who knows why?

[Catman]

Be honest, do you think my kids would like me? I certainly don't.

Since when are children supposed to like their parents?  Damn, you're weird.

[MX793]

I'm sorry, but the coupe is just awkward looking.  It doesn't look particularly sleek or sporty like the Cobalt or Civic coupes.  The high beltline is the real killer.  The rear wheels just look way too small.  The proportions are reminiscent of the old Toyota Tercel coupe.

[SJ_GTI]

Looks better here. I like it. Still not better than a Mazda 3, but other than that its one of the nicer looking cars in its class IMHO. Can't wait to see the sedan and hatchback.

[nickdrinkwater]

Looks better here. I like it. Still not better than a Mazda 3, but other than that its one of the nicer looking cars in its class IMHO. Can't wait to see the sedan and hatchback.

I don't think there is a hatch anymore.

[Vinsanity]

the coupe looks kinda like it could be a hatch.

maybe that's because it reminds me of the old 90's Escort hatch

shifter looks like it could be a CVT. interesting.

[mazda6er]

If they made the taillights larger I'd be a fan of the coupe.

[omicron]

If they ran over this with a steamroller I'd be a fan of using it as a table.

[mazda6er]

Well I would say that about many things. 

[omicron]

Well I would say that about many things.

Rosie O'Donnell, for one.

[Raghavan]

Rosie O'Donnell, for one.