Fiji ST Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 After almost 9 years and 114,000 miles, I bid farewell to my Mazda3. It was a great car but some issues started to come up that I felt were not worth fixing. So I traded it in for one of these. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/E31A2AEA-08DC-41C0-89B2-8D2AB349B8FF-8583-0000038DFD705AFE_zpsa0b293e0.jpg http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/naborgia/fc13a5f2-a0da-45b9-8ed4-6d05c4444fb1.jpg I've had it for about a week now so no good pictures until this weekend, but I already love it. It's a total departure from the Mazda. It's so smooth and responsive. The biggest thing is much higher level of grip compared to the old car. I can push it so much faster and harder through the bends, yet I know there's more. No modifications except for tint as I'm still educating myself on turbos, tunes, etc. I'm looking forward to learning on a new platform and hopefully trying it out at some autocross events next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Pff, come out to the UnitedFordOwners Autocross this sunday @ CMS. Be the only ST there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Very nice! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Pff, come out to the UnitedFordOwners Autocross this sunday @ CMS. Be the only ST there! this they look great in white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 this they look great in white ^^ this. My MS3 called and said it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red1993sol Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Congrats! Always liked those cars for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Looks great nick. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Nice grab, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks everyone. Pff, come out to the UnitedFordOwners Autocross this sunday @ CMS. Be the only ST there! I'll be in PA this weekend, so I'll just have to wait I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Traitor! ...still want one in red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Traitor! ...still want one in red Just do it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just do it already. as soon as you accept $20 & the Monte Carlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Very cool choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 nice man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Who in their right mind would buy a white Fuckus? Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 These are fun friggin cars, They have some neat features too like the shutters and full time closed loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Does it really feel tighter and more responsive than the 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Does it really feel tighter and more responsive than the 3? Oh yeah. I mean, it's hard to compare the new one to a car that's 9 years old. But yes. It's much more refined (doors close with a nice "thunk") and the 1.8 lock-to-lock steering system is just ridiculous. Took me two days to get use to it, but it responds immediately and is nicely weighted and gives a good amount of feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Oh yeah. I mean, it's hard to compare the new one to a car that's 9 years old. But yes. It's much more refined (doors close with a nice "thunk") and the 1.8 lock-to-lock steering system is just ridiculous. Took me two days to get use to it, but it responds immediately and is nicely weighted and gives a good amount of feedback. Yeah 1.8 would do that. That has me intrigued. I might check one out as I need a new DD soon. Doubt I can get over the FWD however. They definitely look and seem a lot better than the old Focuses. Great pickup. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 how is the space in the back seat for a passengers? really like them and if I could get my boys to to fit in the back would seriously consider picking one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 What is the draw to this car? I am new to these cars entirely. Looks cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 What is the draw to this car? I am new to these cars entirely. Looks cool though. Great handling, even for a FWD Platform. Decent power; scoots, low cost and the interior is pretty nice. Ford did well with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 how is the space in the back seat for a passengers? really like them and if I could get my boys to to fit in the back would seriously consider picking one up. It's useable but really tight. I didn't get the Recaros so there's a bit more legroom. If your kids are still small, they should be fine. What is the draw to this car? I am new to these cars entirely. Looks cool though. Ford's answer to the Speed3, GTI, etc. Turbocharged four, six-speed manual, sport suspension, upgraded brakes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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