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Old 16-02-2010, 10:16 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Hi all. New user just got ford focus

Hi all just a quick one to say hi. Just got myself a ford focus 2.0. So will have to start to meet up on those friday nights if they are still going.

Catch you all later

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Old 16-02-2010, 10:42 PM   #2
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Hey welcome to the forums got any pictures to post up of your new car?
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Old 17-02-2010, 10:38 AM   #3
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Yeah, welcome H&S. What model you got? Pics?
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Old 17-02-2010, 12:27 PM   #4
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Welcome to the forums. Hope you enjoy your new car
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Old 17-02-2010, 02:11 PM   #5
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welcome aboard mate. congrats on the purchase.
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Old 17-02-2010, 02:51 PM   #6
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Hi and welcome. I would also love to see some pics. What year Focus?
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Old 17-02-2010, 05:03 PM   #7
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Hey hideandseeko1.... welcome to the forums. How does it feel to be the proud owner of a Focus?? What plans have you got for her and PLEASE post pics.....my imagination can only take me soo far...
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Old 17-02-2010, 08:19 PM   #8
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HI All,
Thanks for your kind words. Well i was in fact after a xr5 however i am going to sign write it for work so i decided on the 2010 zetec.For all those who have one how do they go i actually get mine on Friday cant wait.
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Old 18-02-2010, 08:20 PM   #9
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Like the clappas! Manual/auto? Great handling car too.
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Old 18-02-2010, 09:19 PM   #10
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i pick it up on Friday it is a manual.Should look awesome when finished i will post some pics up.
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Old 19-02-2010, 11:10 AM   #11
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The manual's are great. With a bit of practice you'll rocket off the line. They love the highway too. 140kmph seems to be a sweet spot in 5th, and good strong pulling from about 80-110 in 4th.

I haven't had such a nice handling/touring car since my Calibra, and there's been a lot in between, especially since mine is a sub-$20K car new. Yours should be just that bit nicer..
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Old 24-02-2010, 09:07 PM   #12
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Hey Mate, How did the pickup go on Friday? Were still waiting for some piccies!
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Old 24-02-2010, 10:43 PM   #13
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Mate not happy still have not got it. Some mix up with the delivery. Hopfully tomorrow
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Old 25-02-2010, 07:25 AM   #14
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Damn, same thing happened with my mates mazda 3, had to wait about 2 weeks longer than told!
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Old 25-02-2010, 01:08 PM   #15
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Here's the thing.

Car companies and Dealers HATE having stock that hasn't been sold.

The obverse of that is, they see a "bank" of orders as really, really good.

Irrespective that it ****es off customers.

It is a car company culture mindset, not a customer service mindset

(And obviously salespeople don't tell you about the delay up front, as they fear they may lose the sale if they tell the truth)
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Old 25-02-2010, 07:42 PM   #16
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My dad i think holds the record for longest wait. 11 weeks for his fg xr8 ute. After being told 5 weeks!
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Old 25-02-2010, 10:50 PM   #17
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Well Latest is that the car has been sold what a ****a so i have changed my mind and gone for fiesta otherwise another 6 weeks wait what a joke.
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Old 25-02-2010, 11:15 PM   #18
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no other Ford dealers close that have stock/can get it quicker?
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Old 26-02-2010, 04:57 PM   #19
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Send all the Ford Dealers in the city telling them what happenned, what you were going to buy, and what price you were quoted.... and tell them that the best deal you get in 48 hours gets a rock solid sale
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Old 27-02-2010, 01:09 PM   #20
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Well Latest is that the car has been sold what a ****a so i have changed my mind and gone for fiesta otherwise another 6 weeks wait what a joke.
Will they sell your new fiesta as well? I'd change dealers, it'll be their loss.
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Old 27-02-2010, 02:42 PM   #21
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You'll notice a big difference between the Festi and the Focus.

Size(interior) power, handling.... cant you just find another dealer? Let them know what happened up front, they'll find a car for you quick smart I would think.

If you do go Festi, I guess they still are a good car. Good luck either way
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Old 03-03-2010, 08:51 PM   #22
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Well picked up my festi what a difference between them both would of prefered the focus but done now.
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Old 03-03-2010, 09:49 PM   #23
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Still, the Festi is a wicked little car dude. Congrats. Lots of fun mods you can do man.
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Old 03-03-2010, 11:42 PM   #24
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Yes i am looking forward to getting a few mods done cant go to much as previously stated i am using it for work once i have it sign writed i will post some pics
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