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10-06-2012, 11:23 PM | #1201 |
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Vehicle:2009 WRX stg2-SOLD 2012 MS3 |
ST = electronic front diff aka traction control
MS3 = mechanical front LSD mechanical diff > electronics on any day.
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10-06-2012, 11:48 PM | #1202 |
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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. |
10-06-2012, 11:56 PM | #1203 | |
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10-07-2012, 12:05 AM | #1204 |
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10-07-2012, 12:27 AM | #1205 |
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Location: Yeah, well, you know
Vehicle:that 's, like, your alternate facts, man. |
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10-07-2012, 01:57 AM | #1206 |
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Location: Tustin
Vehicle:2012 Focus Hatch Sonic Blue |
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10-07-2012, 08:36 AM | #1207 |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Location: On a Hill, not in NESIC
Vehicle:10 TBHOG 94 Ferd Fteenthousand |
May want....ST3 in Tangerine Scream, please.
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10-07-2012, 10:13 AM | #1208 |
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10-07-2012, 10:28 AM | #1209 |
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10-07-2012, 11:50 AM | #1210 |
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MAIC
Location: Frederick, MD
Vehicle:1999 RSTi 2.5/2.0 RBP |
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10-07-2012, 12:05 PM | #1211 |
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10-07-2012, 12:07 PM | #1212 |
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Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Vehicle:2013 ST |
Would like to test drive one of these. Not big on yellow, but I like the black a lot
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10-07-2012, 12:20 PM | #1213 |
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Love that blue with blue seats. Congrats.
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10-07-2012, 12:27 PM | #1214 |
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10-07-2012, 12:33 PM | #1215 | |
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Vehicle:1965 MGB yellow 2008 Black Miata |
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10-07-2012, 12:40 PM | #1216 |
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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. |
10-07-2012, 12:43 PM | #1217 | |
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10-07-2012, 12:47 PM | #1218 |
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Location: Nur-Sultan
Vehicle:Only BroRunner In the city. |
I like the blue, but still wouldn't trade.
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10-07-2012, 12:48 PM | #1219 | |
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Only relevant to the 2012 MS3
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10-07-2012, 12:50 PM | #1220 |
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10-07-2012, 12:50 PM | #1221 |
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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 |
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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.
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10-07-2012, 01:08 PM | #1223 | |
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As good of a car as it is, I don't think I could live with that exterior styling and the happy face. |
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10-07-2012, 01:11 PM | #1224 |
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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.
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10-07-2012, 02:02 PM | #1225 | |
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