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I've graduated to another brand, thank you. The Ford Focus will not be on my list.

Though please do tempt me with the RS. ;)]]>Apr 14th 2008 4:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
Its just a car. If its just as good as a Civic or Mazda (natch), I'd consider it. No hurt feelings here.]]>Apr 14th 2008 4:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
And if they've actually given us the Euro-spec ST when we asked for it, another reason to not complain.

Instead, they give us this god-awful redesign that no-one likes, so those of us who have the first gen Focuses hold onto them because all subsequent redesigns have been looking like they're trying to revive the Escort.

Now that Ford decides to go Euro-spec, most of us have grown up and gone on to different vehicles with much more excitement.

Complaining? Of course! But at least I air my grievance and move on...along with an explanation.
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Randy- Read my original post. I said please tempt me with the RS. Anything less would be rather dull for me at this point. I've outgrown my SVT both physically and in driving ability.

This car has been around long enough for them to make up their minds sooner, save themselves some overhead by manufacturing one car instead of two, and bring it here. Besides, I don't like coffee, or Star*ucks for that matter. ;-)]]>Apr 16th 2008 3:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/Apr 14th 2008 4:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/Apr 14th 2008 5:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/Apr 14th 2008 6:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
I hope they are right this time, but not holding my breath, not that I give a flyin leap about the Focus anyway.

I do kinda hope Ford doesn't sink entirely, though. and they need to do this right.]]>Apr 14th 2008 4:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/Apr 14th 2008 4:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/Apr 14th 2008 5:08PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
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Now they're bringing this one... and everyone bitches.

It'd suck to be a car company.]]>Apr 14th 2008 4:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
Mind you, I do agree that Ford should have done this sooner. Who knows? Perhaps if they had brought the Euro Focus over sooner, they'd be less in the hole financially than they are now.]]>Apr 14th 2008 4:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/Apr 14th 2008 5:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
I, for example, think this is fantastic. I think it will sell well, too. Just remember that this is the Internet -- these comments don't really mean anything in any real terms. We'll wait for the sales numbers to speak.]]>Apr 14th 2008 11:24PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
I have moved onto the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. ]]>Apr 14th 2008 4:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/14/next-ford-focus-will-be-a-global-project-c1-platform-coming-s/
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