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Old 23-03-2006, 03:17 PM
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Default come on ppl whats you thoughts on the Focus ST(ASBO)

Just been burning around in one all day. The jury is out. not as fast as I thought. think my old xr4x4 24v is faster and when I parked next to old sierra and the focus is bigger wider and higher.

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Old 23-03-2006, 03:22 PM
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2 totally different cars.. dont think you can compare em IMO
Old 23-03-2006, 03:23 PM
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I know Andy, I was just expeting more if you know what i mean
Old 23-03-2006, 03:25 PM
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trouble is money contraints these days force the likes of ford to build something that is fast but practical, its all trade offs nowdays
Old 23-03-2006, 03:32 PM
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If the Volvo C30 is priced in the same sort of price bracket I reckon you'd be kicking yourself later in the year.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/09/volvo-c30-concept/
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I Love em after goin in one, handling is wicked! i agree about the power thing but that can soon be changed!


as a total package for a road car i like em!
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Superb car imho
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I think they look quite nice and there is alot of potential.... i`d have the orange one
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wicked colour the orange, espeically in the sun!


i heard its around £2500 for a respray!

you wouldnt be happy comin back to a scuff on your motor when doin the shopping
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Originally Posted by pornstar!
wicked colour the orange, espeically in the sun!


i heard its around £2500 for a respray!

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And ? I'd expect to pay circa that for a top quality respray anyway
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I heard it was £695 extra to have an orange one from a dealer.
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