I Just Test Drove a Ford Focus ST

"Jonee" (Jonee) 11/01/2013 at 20:50 • Filed to: FOCUS ST

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And, my goodness it was divine. I had no idea, guys. The sales dude was new and hadn't been in one, yet, so it was the longest test drive ever and I didn't want to get out of the car. I've rarely been so impressed. Just wanted to get that out there because I can't stop thinking about it. My car crushes are usually old, small, and French machines.

POD > Jonee 11/01/2013 at 20:59

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Awesome! My friend is getting his in December. I'm looking forward to convincing him to let me behind the wheel.

Anything in particular that really impressed you?

Giles007 > Jonee 11/01/2013 at 21:08

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The things that you can only do without a salesperson present will really impress you.

Jonee > POD 11/01/2013 at 21:09

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Just about everything, actually. It was perfect. I don't drive a lot of new cars, so maybe I'm easily impressed, but usually new sticks bug me because the clutches are way too soft and I'm not used to such a short throw between gears. I understand the benefit of a light clutch, but I need at least a little resistance and this car did it right and there was enough room on the shifts that things didn't happen before I realized it. I didn't feel any turbo lag and the "punch" didn't level off like with some turbos. I've read that the Fiesta is even better, so I want to try it, but I think I'd like the slightly larger car better which goes against my instincts.

Jonee > Giles007 11/01/2013 at 21:11

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I can tell. Now to figure out how to make it mine.

POD > Jonee 11/01/2013 at 21:13

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Awesome! Thanks for your thoughts! I personally really want to give the Fiesta ST a flogging. I've driven the Focus ST and it is very very nice. Unfortunately too expensive in Canada =( Also, it's pretty hard to get. Back order into December at the moment.

Ricepuddin a shitty superhero > Jonee 11/01/2013 at 21:14

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I own one, I've owned a lot of cars. This is my second favorite next to the FR-S. Except I fit in the ST and so does my stuff

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > POD 11/01/2013 at 21:44

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Love my Fiesta ST, chose it over the Focus for reasons of better clutch, gearbox, and less torque-steer.

Jonee > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 11/01/2013 at 22:40

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What's better about the clutch and gearbox? I got used to the Focus's torque steer fairly quickly and I kind of enjoy working a little when I drive anyway.

POD > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 11/01/2013 at 22:48

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I've got to mirror Jonee's comments here, any objective data to support?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Jonee 11/02/2013 at 09:13

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i think the Fiesta's clutch has better feel and a little longer engagement point, that makes it much more pleasant to drive in traffic. As for the gearbox I felt the stick movements were a little better defined. I'll never argue that the Focus isn't faster, but for my daily commute the Fiesta is much more enjoyable. When I was stuck in traffic on my Focus ST test drive I just wanted it to be over, rather than having to carefully reign in the car while slogging through the stop and go.

McSchmalex > Jonee 11/11/2013 at 05:48

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I am very tempted to buy a used one as a DD

And then get something really fun and stupid and loud and flashy and unique as a weekender