I think I have been a bad boy...

DGibb · 10-02-2002, 02:17 PM

I went and looked at a Ford Focus SVT today...and...I kinda liked it... *waits for the flames*

Man, if the states would get the Focus RS (210HP+ Turbo) I'd drop the MSP in a second to get one. Damn Europeans! They get all the powerful cars!

**1sty** · 10-02-2002, 02:27 PM

I would smash ya, Hell those focus rally cars kick ass. Fords trying like hell to make that car a compeditor.

Newf · 10-02-2002, 02:47 PM

one problem.....it's ugly....looks like a "girlie" car.

Might as well buy a neon too.

Limited Edition · 10-02-2002, 03:04 PM

don't worry DGiBB..
i admit the SVT focus isn't too bad

but it's a bit pricy for a ford IMO.
the blue looks really good when under direct sunlight...

katsmp3 · 10-02-2002, 03:31 PM

ITS NOT A GIRLY CAR. Im a girl and that has not blinded me from seeing that it is butt ugly. I feel bad flaming somones opinion. but, we are trying to help you. Yes, the car is fast. Yes the car post good numbers. But is that worth your reputation as a stylish person.

kat

**Sir Nuke** · 10-02-2002, 03:55 PM

okay....I am chiming in here anyway....its been said....but I will say it again...ITS UGLY!!

I turely hate the way the front end slopes down and just goes straight to the ground...and those BIG ASS funky headlights that reach way up the hood are sooooooooooooo frickin ugly!!! it looks like they ran out of sheet metal for hoods so they compromised and made the lights bigger! lol and those wheelwells! omg...how ugly are those? it looks like some cheap fender skirts on their edges....way ugly....one of those things could come off the dealers floor running 11's and I wouldn't have one.

Yes the rally cars kick some butt.....but I am not running a rally....I am crusin around town....ya know?

AustinG · 10-02-2002, 04:19 PM

THE ONLY THING THAT YOU ALL CAN SAY ABOUT THE CAR IS THAT IT'S UGLY. CAN'T THINK OF ANY THING ELSE BETTER. JUST ADMIT THAT THE CAR IS MORE POWERFUL THAN THE MAZDASPEED AND THAT'S IT. YOU ALL SOUND LIKE THE GUY THAT GOT BEAT OUT BY A BETTER CAR AND STARTED COMMING UP WITH ALL THESE THING WHY IT NOT THE CAR IT THE WEIGHT, THE CLUTCH, AND SO ON. JUST ADMIT THAT THE NEON AND FOCUS ARE GOOD FAST ASS CARS.

Protege01MP3 · 10-02-2002, 04:25 PM

and you sound like a guy who doesnt know where the caps lock key is on his keyboard... or maybe you broke it in your fit of rage when you almost blew up from being so upset because alot of the ppl on this board dont like a car that can be classified as "butthole" at best... hmm... i wonder which it is

Dexter · 10-02-2002, 04:52 PM

well of course the focus rally car is more powerful. but the SVT isnt.
the wrx is more powerful than the mazdaspeed too...big shit. whats this argument about again?

JasonH · 10-02-2002, 04:54 PM

It'd be one thing if the car was ugly but unique, but the Focus SVT is just as ugly as the regular Focus, and seemingly just as common. And now they're going to make a four-door hatchback too? Why not just slap an SVT sticker on every Focus out the door?

And please, "MORE POWERFUL" than the Mazdaspeed Protege?

Quote:

Car & Driver wrote:
For all that work, though, the Focus is not as fast as you might expect. At 7.8 seconds to 60 mph and 16.1 seconds through the quarter-mile, it's barely quicker than the Honda (Civic Si.)

BigBlue · 10-02-2002, 04:58 PM

Personally I don't like the looks either. There are tons of cars out there faster than the MSP...I mean it's a great car, but it's not gonna go around taking out Vipers(well not without some work)., but it's got it all in my opinion. Stylish looks that set it apart, great system, great straight line performance and it handles on rails. Yeah I can find cars that are faster than it with ease...but do you really want to drive around in an ugly car?

Ishmael · 10-02-2002, 05:00 PM

I'd take a Focus RS over a Mazdaspeed or a WRX any day. The RS version of that car is far from ugly. The interior is still the shits, but the outside of the RS screams Rally ready road monster.

Protege01MP3 · 10-02-2002, 05:14 PM

EXACTLY!!!
people seem to forget that the mp3 and msp are a TOTAL PACKAGE

they arent just fast.. or just stylish.. or just come w/ a damn good stock system... they are all of that and more... and they even have somewhat decent insurance rates because theyre 4dr sedans... i know ppl that wont even look at anything w/ more than 2 doors (or 2 + hatch

) but they love the mp3 even tho its a foh doh (dats dat ebonics foh four door foh allz y'all unedumicated fowkes)

anyway... lets divide power/style/handling/and accessories (like audio) in to their respective categories... and then lets see who wins

.................mp3..........svt
1. power.....................1
2. handling....1.............
3. style..........1.............
4. acsries.......1.............

hmm... looks like that doesnt exactly balance out... mp3 wins in 3 categories... focus wints in 1 category... and i'd bet a new turbo that the mp3 can be modified to acheive the same power as a modified focus as well... so.. heres the conclusion..

if your just looking for a car, that you want to keep stock, and keep as a daily driver... winner is......... mp3

if your looking for a car that you can pimp out and make it a mad crazy show car..... winner is...........mp3

if your looking for a car that you can modify for track use and get good quarter mile times.... winner is.........mp3 (ok.. either i guess.. but still)

if your looking for a car that is very original, stylish, and limited edition......... winner is....... mp3

well.. i guess that the focus is screwed.... well other than the fact that the mp3 isnt exactly in production anymore.. lol...

oh yah.. and anywhere above, you can replace "mp3" w/ "msp" and all statements will still be valid

**Antoine** · 10-02-2002, 10:25 PM

I would say the Focus svt isn't a bad performance package...but it's a Ford and personally I would avoid buying a Ford.

See we are lucky...of course many of us would say the MSP is the top dog (in the performance compact class) just because we are Mazda enthusiast but the reality is...it actually is the TOP DOG!!!

**slug420** · 10-02-2002, 11:35 PM

I hate stock and SVT focuses (foci?)
And I am reluctant to admit it but I have seen some heavily modified focuses that I do like. And I will aknowledge their performance in the SVT form and potential performance when modified. But even if they sold the focuses looking like the heavily modified ones I have seen, I wouldnt buy one, cuz its a ford. i shopped around for a new car last winter knowing i would be buying one this fall, and focus wasnt even close to being considered......im getting a msp.

10-02-2002, 02:17 PM	#1
DGibb Integra Owner Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Augusta - Georgia Posts: 8	I think I have been a bad boy... I went and looked at a Ford Focus SVT today...and...I kinda liked it... waits for the flames Man, if the states would get the Focus RS (210HP+ Turbo) I'd drop the MSP in a second to get one. Damn Europeans! They get all the powerful cars! __________________ Integra Owner

10-02-2002, 02:27 PM	#2
1sty Pickle Pickle Donated: 25$ Audio Moderator 2006 Toyota Tundra DC Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NH Posts: 15,097	I would smash ya, Hell those focus rally cars kick ass. Fords trying like hell to make that car a compeditor. __________________ Audio Moderator, MECP certified Installer, Infocomm CTS-D certified System Designer 2009 Nissan Xterra 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T

10-02-2002, 02:47 PM	#3
Newf Mazdaspeed 6 GT Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,643	one problem.....it's ugly....looks like a "girlie" car. Might as well buy a neon too. __________________ 2009 Honda EXL V6 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT - retired 2003.5 Mazdaspeed -retired 2001 Mazda Mp3 - retired

10-02-2002, 03:04 PM	#4
Limited Edition Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,316	don't worry DGiBB.. i admit the SVT focus isn't too bad but it's a bit pricy for a ford IMO. the blue looks really good when under direct sunlight... __________________ 2003 Spicy Orange MAZDASPEED Protege #130 rest. in . peace. 10/05

10-02-2002, 03:55 PM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of ALL Things :{D Humor & Protege5.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas near Houston Posts: 3,443	okay....I am chiming in here anyway....its been said....but I will say it again...ITS UGLY!! I turely hate the way the front end slopes down and just goes straight to the ground...and those BIG ASS funky headlights that reach way up the hood are sooooooooooooo frickin ugly!!! it looks like they ran out of sheet metal for hoods so they compromised and made the lights bigger! lol and those wheelwells! omg...how ugly are those? it looks like some cheap fender skirts on their edges....way ugly....one of those things could come off the dealers floor running 11's and I wouldn't have one. Yes the rally cars kick some butt.....but I am not running a rally....I am crusin around town....ya know? __________________ '02' Vivid Yellow P-5 / 5-Speed / MoonRoof / Rota Battles with Yokohama ES 100's 215/40/17 / Tinted Windows / Bosal Cat-Back / Injen CAI / B&M Short Throw Shifter/kartboy Bushings / Eibach Pro Kit and....oh yeah, and that BAD Ass flaming skull on the back quarter windows! 2010 Rally Sport Camaro. Infero Orange Matelic, 312 h.p. V6, White Rally Stripes, 20" Polished wheels, 6 speed Automatic w/ manual over ride that has paddle shifters, Boston Acutics 250 watt / 9 speaker sound system, USB PORT, full guage package (no idiot lights), HID's, halo lights around the head lights, blacked out tail lights, rear spoiler, special interior package (two tone leather, black w/ orange insert in the middle, orange inserts on door panels that up to the front of the door and then across the dash, special orange accents in the gauges, and all the stiching on the seats, doors, and the shifter is orange.) :{D and thanks to Enry I have my own smile

10-02-2002, 03:31 PM	#5
katsmp3 i heart snow ADMIN Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 5,271	ITS NOT A GIRLY CAR. Im a girl and that has not blinded me from seeing that it is butt ugly. I feel bad flaming somones opinion. but, we are trying to help you. Yes, the car is fast. Yes the car post good numbers. But is that worth your reputation as a stylish person. kat

10-02-2002, 04:19 PM	#7
AustinG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 216	THE ONLY THING THAT YOU ALL CAN SAY ABOUT THE CAR IS THAT IT'S UGLY. CAN'T THINK OF ANY THING ELSE BETTER. JUST ADMIT THAT THE CAR IS MORE POWERFUL THAN THE MAZDASPEED AND THAT'S IT. YOU ALL SOUND LIKE THE GUY THAT GOT BEAT OUT BY A BETTER CAR AND STARTED COMMING UP WITH ALL THESE THING WHY IT NOT THE CAR IT THE WEIGHT, THE CLUTCH, AND SO ON. JUST ADMIT THAT THE NEON AND FOCUS ARE GOOD FAST ASS CARS.

10-02-2002, 04:25 PM	#8
Protege01MP3 Laser Mica Blue #986 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 535	and you sound like a guy who doesnt know where the caps lock key is on his keyboard... or maybe you broke it in your fit of rage when you almost blew up from being so upset because alot of the ppl on this board dont like a car that can be classified as "butthole" at best... hmm... i wonder which it is __________________ Protege01MP3 '01 Laser Mica Blue Protege MP3 #986 http://photos.yahoo.com/protege01mp3/ -- Photos http://photos.yahoo.com/markrebec@sbcglobal.net/ -- Crash Photos :-/

10-02-2002, 04:52 PM	#9
Dexter Banned Donated: $5.73 Unauthorized DOUCHEBAG Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 13,972	well of course the focus rally car is more powerful. but the SVT isnt. the wrx is more powerful than the mazdaspeed too...big shit. whats this argument about again?

10-02-2002, 04:58 PM	#11
BigBlue Cruisin' in the Peg! Donated: 10$ Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,134	Personally I don't like the looks either. There are tons of cars out there faster than the MSP...I mean it's a great car, but it's not gonna go around taking out Vipers(well not without some work)., but it's got it all in my opinion. Stylish looks that set it apart, great system, great straight line performance and it handles on rails. Yeah I can find cars that are faster than it with ease...but do you really want to drive around in an ugly car?

10-02-2002, 05:00 PM	#12
Ishmael Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 26	I'd take a Focus RS over a Mazdaspeed or a WRX any day. The RS version of that car is far from ugly. The interior is still the shits, but the outside of the RS screams Rally ready road monster.

10-02-2002, 05:14 PM	#13
Protege01MP3 Laser Mica Blue #986 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 535	EXACTLY!!! people seem to forget that the mp3 and msp are a TOTAL PACKAGE they arent just fast.. or just stylish.. or just come w/ a damn good stock system... they are all of that and more... and they even have somewhat decent insurance rates because theyre 4dr sedans... i know ppl that wont even look at anything w/ more than 2 doors (or 2 + hatch ) but they love the mp3 even tho its a foh doh (dats dat ebonics foh four door foh allz y'all unedumicated fowkes) anyway... lets divide power/style/handling/and accessories (like audio) in to their respective categories... and then lets see who wins .................mp3..........svt 1. power.....................1 2. handling....1............. 3. style..........1............. 4. acsries.......1............. hmm... looks like that doesnt exactly balance out... mp3 wins in 3 categories... focus wints in 1 category... and i'd bet a new turbo that the mp3 can be modified to acheive the same power as a modified focus as well... so.. heres the conclusion.. if your just looking for a car, that you want to keep stock, and keep as a daily driver... winner is......... mp3 if your looking for a car that you can pimp out and make it a mad crazy show car..... winner is...........mp3 if your looking for a car that you can modify for track use and get good quarter mile times.... winner is.........mp3 (ok.. either i guess.. but still) if your looking for a car that is very original, stylish, and limited edition......... winner is....... mp3 well.. i guess that the focus is screwed.... well other than the fact that the mp3 isnt exactly in production anymore.. lol... oh yah.. and anywhere above, you can replace "mp3" w/ "msp" and all statements will still be valid __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

10-02-2002, 10:25 PM	#14
Antoine El Tres Rotor Head Admin, Owner & Founder Eunos Cosmo 20B Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kobe, Japan Posts: 11,850	I would say the Focus svt isn't a bad performance package...but it's a Ford and personally I would avoid buying a Ford. See we are lucky...of course many of us would say the MSP is the top dog (in the performance compact class) just because we are Mazda enthusiast but the reality is...it actually is the TOP DOG!!! __________________ . Forum Rules * Sponsor Directory * PM Antoine .Facebook (Mazdas247). Facebook (Antoine) Twitter .YouTube .Flickr .MySpace . Become a Moderator: Help the Community & Fight SPAM!

10-02-2002, 11:35 PM	#15
slug420 Moderator NEPOC Moderator 07 F150 HD Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Woodstock, CT Posts: 7,804	I hate stock and SVT focuses (foci?) And I am reluctant to admit it but I have seen some heavily modified focuses that I do like. And I will aknowledge their performance in the SVT form and potential performance when modified. But even if they sold the focuses looking like the heavily modified ones I have seen, I wouldnt buy one, cuz its a ford. i shopped around for a new car last winter knowing i would be buying one this fall, and focus wasnt even close to being considered......im getting a msp. __________________ KaptainKyle7: owning a protege is like this KaptainKyle7: http://onesadkangaroo.ytmnd.com/ NEPOC member my MSP is gone...

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