So the Ford Focus ST is a reality... - Page 49

moonrider_99 · 10-06-2012, 11:23 PM

ST = electronic front diff aka traction control
MS3 = mechanical front LSD

mechanical diff > electronics on any day.

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FaastLegacy · 10-06-2012, 11:48 PM

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...results_page_5

Road and Track apparently loved it. I'm still seriously considering this car, if only I could find it in white.

BacDoc · 10-06-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FaastLegacy

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...results_page_5

Road and Track apparently loved it. I'm still seriously considering this car, if only I could find it in white.

$29k+ as tested....ouch.

FaastLegacy · 10-07-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BacDoc

$29k+ as tested....ouch.

Loaded to the hilt, leather Recaros, etc. I built one with just the cloth Recaros and it was only $26k.

Calamity Jesus · 10-07-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lightwysh

I didn't drive it, the seats disqualified it as something I would ever purchase. Overall nice car from what I saw.

The Recaros are optional.

Ulf Wafflestein · 10-07-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Calamity Jesus

The Recaros are optional.

The standard seats are now the Sport package seats that I have on my SE, but with ST embroidered on them. They aren't bad seats, especially for a $12,000 out the door car (after the money from my wrecked LGT, of course).

upnygimp · 10-07-2012, 08:36 AM

May want....ST3 in Tangerine Scream, please.

cnw · 10-07-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by upnygimp

May want....ST3 in Tangerine Scream, please.

Saw one at the local Ford dealership yesterday. Hot color in person.

I would opt for the cloth recaros.

FaastLegacy · 10-07-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by upnygimp

May want....ST3 in Tangerine Scream, please.

Blah. I've seen it in person....too loud. I'm thinking white or blue.

renegadeSTi · 10-07-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FaastLegacy

Blah. I've seen it in person....too loud. I'm thinking white or blue.

My drive way

FaastLegacy · 10-07-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by renegadeSTi

My drive way

Your pictures were the first ones I've seen of the blue, I like it.

My past two cars were blue though, not sure if I want a third.

schweezly · 10-07-2012, 12:07 PM

Would like to test drive one of these. Not big on yellow, but I like the black a lot

BacDoc · 10-07-2012, 12:20 PM

Love that blue with blue seats. Congrats.

Reciprocity · 10-07-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by poison

I need to know, so I can know which car I would buy if I could.

I have a 2012 MS3, I don't want any buyers remorse!

silver arrow · 10-07-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Reciprocity

I have a 2012 MS3, I don't want any buyers remorse!

You probably got a smoking deal, so deal with it.

Reciprocity · 10-07-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by silver arrow

You probably got a smoking deal, so deal with it.

In all honesty I absolutely love my car. My only real complaint is a lack of USB input for the stereo.

When I test drove the GTI there were things about it I liked more but the MS3 just felt more "fun" and I'm blown away by how much of a difference an Accessport made.

The Focus will probably out perform the MS3 stock and I have enjoyed the Foci/Fiesti I have had as rentals. But overall I'm very pleased with my car choice.

When I did my first oil change I was a little surprised seeing the Ford labeled parts on my car.

silver arrow · 10-07-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reciprocity

In all honesty I absolutely love my car. My only real complaint is a lack of USB input for the stereo.

When I test drove the GTI there were things about it I liked more but the MS3 just felt more "fun" and I'm blown away by how much of a difference an Accessport made.

The Focus will probably out perform the MS3 stock and I have enjoyed the Foci/Fiesti I have had as rentals. But overall I'm very pleased with my car choice.

When I did my first oil change I was a little surprised seeing the Ford labeled parts on my car.

So were back to stereos?

foothill · 10-07-2012, 12:47 PM

I like the blue, but still wouldn't trade.

Reciprocity · 10-07-2012, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver arrow

So were back to stereos?

Only relevant to the 2012 MS3

Quote:

New for 2013

The 18-inch wheels gain a gunmetal finish, and the side mirrors and rear lower valance have a black finish. A USB port now comes standard, and a Technology Package features a touch-screen navigation system, HD Radio, text message playback and voice-activated reply, and Pandora integration.

thejordan · 10-07-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonrider_99

ST = electronic front diff aka traction control
MS3 = mechanical front LSD

mechanical diff > electronics on any day.

I'm betting the ST walks over the MS3 on daily drive-ability.

FaastLegacy · 10-07-2012, 12:50 PM

SCT is apparently working on a preliminary tune and squeezed 25 hp and 40ish ft/lb out of it so far.

http://www.sctflash.com/Newsletter/FocusST.html

Not too shabby.

cucamelsmd15 · 10-07-2012, 01:00 PM

Having (regrettably) sold my 2008.5 MS3, if I were buying one of those two now, Id probably opt for the Focus ST. The MS3 died with the body change, IMO.

FaastLegacy · 10-07-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cucamelsmd15

Having (regrettably) sold my 2008.5 MS3, if I were buying one of those two now, Id probably opt for the Focus ST. The MS3 died with the body change, IMO.

Agreed.

As good of a car as it is, I don't think I could live with that exterior styling and the happy face.

renegadeSTi · 10-07-2012, 01:11 PM

The Ford community is trying to start a forum similar to NASIOC with NASTOC (North American ST Owners Club) It's still in it's early stages though.

BacDoc · 10-07-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renegadeSTi

The Ford community is trying to start a forum similar to NASIOC with NASTOC (North American ST Owners Club) It's still in it's early stages though.

Apple ... I mean nick is gonna sue!

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10-06-2012, 11:23 PM	#1201
moonrider_99 Scooby Specialist Member#: 258628 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: PA Vehicle: 2009 WRX stg2-SOLD 2012 MS3	ST = electronic front diff aka traction control MS3 = mechanical front LSD mechanical diff > electronics on any day. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-06-2012, 11:48 PM	#1202
FaastLegacy Scooby Specialist Member#: 11671 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: STL Vehicle: '11 Mustang GT Kona Blue	http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...results_page_5 Road and Track apparently loved it. I'm still seriously considering this car, if only I could find it in white.

10-07-2012, 08:36 AM	#1207
upnygimp Scooby Newbie Member#: 47036 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: On a Hill, not in NESIC Vehicle: 07 FJ 02 RSX	May want....ST3 in Tangerine Scream, please.

10-07-2012, 12:07 PM	#1212
schweezly Scooby Specialist Member#: 187013 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: northbrook, il Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Veloster	Would like to test drive one of these. Not big on yellow, but I like the black a lot

10-07-2012, 12:20 PM	#1213
BacDoc Tone Patrol Member#: 75141 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	Love that blue with blue seats. Congrats.

10-07-2012, 12:47 PM	#1218
foothill Scooby Newbie Member#: 292246 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: International Location: The Heart of Darkness Vehicle: 2011 Diamond in the Dust	I like the blue, but still wouldn't trade.

10-07-2012, 12:50 PM	#1221
FaastLegacy Scooby Specialist Member#: 11671 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: STL Vehicle: '11 Mustang GT Kona Blue	SCT is apparently working on a preliminary tune and squeezed 25 hp and 40ish ft/lb out of it so far. http://www.sctflash.com/Newsletter/FocusST.html Not too shabby.

10-07-2012, 01:00 PM	#1222
cucamelsmd15 Scooby Specialist Member#: 122980 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2010 F150, 2013 CX-5 92 Miata 15 TTF/PTF/E3	Having (regrettably) sold my 2008.5 MS3, if I were buying one of those two now, Id probably opt for the Focus ST. The MS3 died with the body change, IMO.

10-07-2012, 01:11 PM	#1224
renegadeSTi Scooby Specialist Member#: 156273 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: Landstuhl, Germany Vehicle: 1999 RSTi 2.5/2.0 RBP	The Ford community is trying to start a forum similar to NASIOC with NASTOC (North American ST Owners Club) It's still in it's early stages though.