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danio3834
08/07/09

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While 8:26 aint bad at all, the Cobalt SS TC that is very much available here trounces the Focus RS with a time of 8:22
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Joe Valasek
08/07/09

@danio3834: I don't know if 4 seconds on a 8 and a half minute lap is "trouncing".
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danio3834
08/08/09

@Joe Valasek: trounce, beat whatever. Its faster, its cheaper, you can buy it in North America. End of thread.
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eggwich del fiero
08/06/09

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This guy drives just like I do: Wonderfully.
Sincerely,
Paul Orndorff
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philibuster
08/06/09

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Why is it that every Focus RS is this lime green?
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TimTim
08/06/09

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Yeah, but what's its 'ring ti... Oh, never mind, no further questions.
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Troggie42 is.
08/06/09

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Here is a question for anyone who may know: Can you legally REGISTER this car in America? The reason I ask is that I have orders to be re-stationed in Germany, and I have a strong feeling that this car would be thoroughly available in Deutschland. My question is about registration, because, in three years, I will no longer be stationed in Germany, and will most likely be stationed back in the good 'ol US of A. I think you can see where I am going with this. I would upgrade the Speed3 for this, no problem.
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snapoversteer 'bout to get told
08/06/09

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God, his driving is beautiful. I'd love to see the entry and exit speeds on those turns.
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Sixpackdan
08/06/09

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Hummm, quick but if you watch the whole vid it really seems he is driving a little on the conservitive side. The second half he was pushing it a little but ill bet theres more in that car.
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MaWeiTao
08/06/09

@Sixpackdan:
I think the video is deceptive. This guy is extremely smooth which is why it makes his driving look smooth. If the driving looked more dramatic he'd probably end up posting a slower time. But you never know.
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Maxx Craves:
08/06/09

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Dear Ford,
Why in the name of all that is holy won't you let me buy this American car in America? I have the income, I have the car and I need this car. I want you (ford) to have my money. Why don't you want my money? Please don't make me buy a Scooby-roo.
Sincerly yours,
Maxx
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mr_dude
08/06/09

@Maxx_Needs_A_V8: *Best Ford voice* Have you considered an Explorer?
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FTGDWolverineEdition'09
08/06/09

@Maxx_Needs_A_V8: Cuz you're an American. You whine all the time. And you waver worse than a 16yr old teenage girl. You never actually do what you say (My pal GM told me about the Pontiac GTO debacle). And you're too cheap. More about quantity than quality. And you are content at plodding along at your slow floaty pace on freeways as long as you have AC/Cruise Control/Heated seats/ Heated mirrors/iPOD connectivity/SatNav/ Cup holders - Lots of them. And you could care less about shifting your own gears.

And all (most) of roads are straight. And potholed in my home town of Dearborn. So you will then complain about ride quality.

So please WTH do you think I would try to burn myself by bringing it over to you guys? I don't want to lose the money left and get Obama-ized along with my other 2 retarded cousins.
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ThreeLitre
08/06/09

@Formerlythegreatestdriver: yeah that's about all she wrote on this matter.
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Maxx Craves:
08/06/09

@Formerlythegreatestdriver: Wow.. just wow. While that might reflect most of the starbuck's swilling non-caf 1/2 caf vanilla mochalatachino swilling soccer moms and cuckholded husbands in amerika it doesn't describe me.
Go shit in your catbox not mine.
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Maxx Craves:
08/06/09

@mr_dude: Sorry Dude.. If I wanted to rollover I'd be French. ;)
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pauljones
08/06/09

@Formerlythegreatestdriver: I'll go ahead and give that my COTD nomination.
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FTGDWolverineEdition'09
08/06/09

@Maxx_Needs_A_V8: "Wow.. just wow. While that might reflect most of the starbuck's swilling non-caf 1/2 caf vanilla mochalatachino swilling soccer moms"
You just answered your own question buddy. The key word here is "Most."
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layabout
08/06/09

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I was lucky enough to test drive one of these,epic!
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FTGDWolverineEdition'09
08/06/09

@layabout SAVE THE JALOP 9 !: Obviously you're not an American. We need to invade you guys too. Heard there is some oil north of your god forsaken island.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
08/06/09

@Formerlythegreatestdriver: Not for long.
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ThreeLitre
08/06/09

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Jiggawhatnow? That's super duper quick for a front wheel drive hatch. Not so long ago that would have been barking right up behind a 911's ass.
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jip1080
08/06/09

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From the outside shots the driver has a full face white helmet while the in-car camera shows Horst with an open faced helmet... me thinks the Stig has been moonlighting in Germany as a driving-double.
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snapoversteer 'bout to get told
08/06/09

@jip1080: Woah! You're right. You think they shot the in-car on a commentary lap? I sure as hell couldn't speak German and drive fast at the same time.
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mr_dude
08/06/09

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Now I need a hit of Forza (or a Luftansa ticket). But there are six hours left in the day!
There's a wrc homologation Focus, yes?
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scroggzilla raids again
08/06/09

@mr_dude: The Focus is nearing the end of it's life as a WRC car. Ford's next rally weapon of choice will be based on the new Fiesta.
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e30m3
08/06/09

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so when are we going to get these in the states?
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Mooberry
08/06/09

@e30m3: Most likely never. Ford USA doesn't want an inline 5 FWD car taking sales away from their precious Mustang.
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theeastbaykid
08/06/09

@Mooberry: Also, I seem to recall that the theoretical price tag on an imported US-spec Focus RS would be prohibitive. Now, if they started building them in the U.S....
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Jeb_Hoge
08/06/09

@theeastbaykid: I asked in a chat about the chances of getting RS-spec cars in the US lineup earlier this year (citing Fiesta and Focus RS interest) and Mulally himself said things were in the works. Personally, I'd rather see a Fusion RS (Ecoboost 4cyl/5spd/AWD) than a 300hp Focus, but Ford isn't forgetting that it has a performance reputation for non V8s.
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MaWeiTao
08/06/09

@e30m3:
Interestingly, the Focus ST is available in the US as a Volvo C30. It's the same platform and the same engine. It's not the RS, but it's decent nonetheless.
I've heard the argument from someone at Ford that bringing the Focus to the US is cost-prohibitive. But I think that's just nonsense. The C30 starts at under $24k which is not bad, but a Civic Si starts at about $22k.
I think the real concern is that they don't believe Americans will be willing to spend that much on a compact car with a Ford badge. The current Focus starts at $16k.
People say they want cars like this, but they're offered and few buy them. Hatchbacks seem to be a particularly tough sell. Americans still seem too attached to SUVs, hence all the stupid crossovers.
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Al Navarro
08/06/09

@MaWeiTao:
[OMBUDSMAN'S NOTE: In a very short time, you have endeared yourself to me with your commenting skills. Keep it up.]
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