C1V1CSiR

im sorry gentlemen but ive wrecked my accord, and im going to the dark side... soon i will pe purchaceing a focus... im sorry ive failed you but the price is right, THE FUUCKING PRICE IS RIGHT BOB! so im out guys, see ya (not that any of you will miss me [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG] )

- Seth

TwilightX

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WHYYYY??? NOOOO! There have been so many problems with that car! Why do that??? The price may be on target now, but you might be in for it down the road in the not too distant future!

T-X

Vizyun

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Anything but a frickin' FUCUS!!! Haven't you been watching the news lately? There's been more coverage on the Ford Pucus's problems than the frickin' Pinto or Gremlin! Don't do it! If you value your LIFE, buy a KIA over a frickin' Fucus! Oh, the HUMANITY!!!!! Shame on you! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]

johnride

What are you thinking focus suck they have so many problems with them I will never own one even if I won I would sell it.

C1V1CSiR

now are they really that bad or do you just not like fords? ive heard nothing but good stuff about them...

johnride

They are really that bad look at how many recalls they have had. Trust me you will regret buying one. The goverment is even got two investigations going on right now for safty problems.

Vizyun

Look, I grew up with Fords, and to this day my grandfather will drive nothing else. But the Focus specifically is the subject of SEVERAL current investigations as to quality, reliability, and safety. It's been on the news nonstop lately. Do an internet search or something, you'll see what we're talking about. I'd drive a thunderbird or an expedition, but I wouldn't touch a focus with the hand that rocks the cradle.

Ronin

Hard to tell if this guy is joking or actually serious about buying a Focus ...

Juggaman

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Well, it depends on if you think 15 recalls in the 2 years they've been out to be bad or not...I, personally, like the focus. Almost got one over my Civ (almost a bad decision), but I realized that they're pieces of ****. Every week Dan Rather's talkin' about a new recall. Last one I saw was that the battery randomly catches fire. Another one was the rear suspension just breaks...I would reconsider. If you're going to go with a hatchback, I would look at either an Si or a GTi (1.8T). But, like I said, thats just me personally.

Ronin

Check this: fockus

If you still want to buy a Focus after reading this, well, it's your money ... and life.

TwilightX

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On the 2000 model from Alldata.com


Safety Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
00S20S1 OCT 20 Recall - `A' Pillar Trim Replacement
01S24 AUG 01 Recall - Defective Wiper Motor Switch/Gear Cover
00S55 JAN 01 Recall - Rear Seat Back Hinge Replacement
00S50 DEC 00 Recall - Decklid Wire Harness Replacement
00S31 OCT 00 Recall - Wheel Bearing Inspection/Retainer Installation
99S35 DEC 99 Recall - Speed Control Cable & Servo Replacement

Emissions Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 99E07 SEP 99 Recall - Fuel Fill Hose Replacement

General Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
01B85 NOV 01 Campaign - Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
01B73 APR 01 Campaign - Sony Limited Edition Subwoofer Defect
00B59 DEC 00 Campaign - Clutch master Cylinder/Spring Replacement
00T04 OCT 00 Campaign - PCM Reprogramming
99B22 SEP 99 Campaign - Engine Mount Replacement
99B21 SEP 99 Campaign - Fuel Pulse Damper Replacement

Service Bulletins
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
02-1-4 JAN 02 Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
02-1-9 JAN 02 Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
02-1-6 JAN 02 Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
01-25-4 DEC 01 A/T - Reprogram PCM After Installing Revised Transaxle
01-24-6 DEC 01 Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
01-23-6 NOV 01 Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
01-20-5 OCT 01 Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
01-16-3 AUG 01 Engine - Hesitation at Cruise or Light Tip In
01-15-7 AUG 01 A/T - Fluid Application Charts
01-15-6 AUG 01 Heater Core - Repeated Failure
01-10-12 MAY 01 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
01-9-7 MAY 01 Emissions/Computers/Electronics - Driveability Diagnosis
01-9-2 MAY 01 Evaporator Case/Cowl - Interior Water leaks
01-7-8 APR 01 EVAP System - MIL ON Multiple DTC's Set
01-6-2 APR 01 PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips
01-4-13 MAR 01 MIL ON - DTC's P0300 Thru P0304 Set
00-6-6 MAR 00 A/C Panel/Defrost Door - Fluttering Noise
00-6-7 MAR 00 Heater Plenum - Whistling Noise
00-2-1 JAN 00 PCV Valve - Fluttering Noise When Car Is Turned Off
00-1-5 JAN 00 A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
99-26-9 DEC 99 Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
99-23-4 NOV 99 EVAP - DTC's P0442/P0455/MIL ON/No Driveability Concerns
99-22-2 NOV 99 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
99-19-6 SEP 99 A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
99-19-4 SEP 99 Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
99-16-6 AUG 99 A/T - 4F27E Prior to Service Green Repair Tag

C1V1CSiR

BUT IM SO POOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

TwilightX

iTrader: (1)

It's important to buy what you want, but it's more important to buy informed...

The newer focuses still have quite a few recalls done on them and service bulletins.

There's nothing wrong with buying a cheeper used car...better a used car with a tride and true history than a new one with a spotty record...

Vizyun

You'd be much better off and looking at about the same price if you'd look into a 6th gen. . .

robbclark1

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And there is going to be a trial for Ford because they have had so many problems with the focus and so many people are pissed. Personally, i would get a hyundai rather than a focus!!!! The focus is bad man, stay away!! My sister has one and it sucks!!

Ronin

Why not just get a used 6th gen civic or something?

edit: OOPS, vizyun beat me to it by less than 1 minute!

symmetry

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sorry to hear that. just got one thing to say about it...see ya on the side of the road. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]

TwilightX

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You might as well - and besides, 6th gens are great! Not too old, plenty of possibilities, still good looking (IMO)...

avenger

getting a focus?

wristcheck?

C1V1CSiR

all i have to say is tee hee hee

gurneelx

take it from me, i bought my g/f a focus two years ago, and it's a piece of $hit. seems like every month there is another recall on the car. if you wanna go domestic, just get another car.

Ronin

I had a feeling he was di_cking us around ... [IMG]i/expressions/moon.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

C1V1CSiR

yeah i just wanted to hear your guys oppinions on focus's, i did wreck my accord though, im so bummed... so i dont know what im going to get, im looking at a '99 honda civic black 5speed 78k coupe... no a/c though... its an hx though... any advice?

djlunatic

i'm sorry

AzNImPorTciVic

Well.. I dont want to really bad mouth anycar. my friend has a focus.. its okie. not my first choice of car tho.
Good luck on your ride.

Cant Imports and Domestics all just get along?

But what I will bad mouth on is how they can make a turbo and supercharger for the focus and not 2k1 civics?

C1V1CSiR

sorry for what?

InanimateCarbonRod

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the Focus isn't that bad. The trunk is nice and roomy. My friend, Andrea and I fit in there quite comfortably... [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]

TwilightX

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HX has a VTEC engine in it, but it's geared differently - it's mainly a fuel miser...If you want a light body for racing and mods, go with a hatch (DX or CX) - if you want the standard-fare car, go with the EX (Still responds to mods well). LX is kind of in the middle, but doesn't have a DOHC engine....if you find an Si for a good price, snag it! If you're really into sleepers and speed, get a 5th gen with an excellent body, and swap out the engine...so many options when you go to the older gens of Civics...

T-X

djlunatic

sorry about your accord.

don't buy the hx from the 6th gen they have bad transmissions problems. and when the tranny does go out .parts are a pain to locate for an hx transmission.

C1V1CSiR

the dealer does give it 100,000 mile warenty