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thstone · 01-27-2013, 03:27 PM

I think that the Focus is a great looking car, but not really a sports sedan. You'll hard pressed to find a FWD turbo car that drives and feels like a BMW RWD NA car. With that being said, the Focus is one of the best in its class. If you like it, buy it.

Johnny Danger · 01-27-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thstone

I think that the Focus is a great looking car, but not really a sports sedan. You'll hard pressed to find a FWD turbo car that drives and feels like a BMW RWD NA car. With that being said, the Focus is one of the best in its class. If you like it, buy it.

Obviously, you haven't driven a Mini Cooper S !

jmitch · 01-27-2013, 05:07 PM

Love the ST versus a GTI. I think the ST is a better drive and a more solid chassis. Also drove the Golf R, WOW! But nearly $10,000 more depending on how you spec it out.

jacabean · 01-27-2013, 05:42 PM

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Obviously, you haven't driven a Mini Cooper S !

we looked at the mini . it is a little on the small side and to equip it like the focus really pushes the price way up. also looked at the Subie brz . way to small and not daily driver friendly.

Porsche Chick · 01-27-2013, 05:55 PM

Have you looked at the Mazda Speed3? It has some amazing hp (over 260) and monstrous torque. But it's a hatchback, so there's room, similar to a Focus. It's not a precise car, like the Boxster, it doesn't have as much steering feedback, it has a bit of roll in the corners, but it has a back seat and 4 doors. It's suprisingly roomy inside. I tested a lot of cars before I ended up with the Boxster, and the Mazda Speed3 was very zippy.

thstone · 01-27-2013, 05:56 PM

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Obviously, you haven't driven a Mini Cooper S !

?? I have a Mini Cooper S JCW. 200 hp. Full JCW brakes, suspension, exhaust. Its even painted Danger yellow! Great, great car but to me it doesn't drive like any of my RWD NA BMW's. I find them to be apples and oranges.

Johnny Danger · 01-27-2013, 08:53 PM

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?? I have a Mini Cooper S JCW. 200 hp. Full JCW brakes, suspension, exhaust. Its even painted Danger yellow! Great, great car but to me it doesn't drive like any of my RWD NA BMW's. I find them to be apples and oranges.

I know. I was just teasing you.

Anyway, you have to admit that the Mini performs great and it's a blast to drive. In my opinion, there are very few vehicles in that category and price range that perform on the same level. That's why I just bought another one.

thstone · 01-28-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

I know. I was just teasing you.

Anyway, you have to admit that the Mini performs great and it's a blast to drive. In my opinion, there are very few vehicles in that category and price range that perform on the same level. That's why I just bought another one.

hah! Good one.