"JeffFurbs" (jefffurbs)
04/29/2014 at 07:01 • Filed to: None
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"JeffFurbs" (jefffurbs)
04/29/2014 at 07:01 • Filed to: None | 3
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So I was minding my own business this morning on the highway taking a long, two lane off ramp, when I look over and their was what I thought to be a Focus ST. Sure enough out of the off ramp (which leads to another highway), he accelerates out effortlessly and I get to see the ST badge. Man those things are quick. I followed him for most of my ride in to work. From a red light, I tried to keep pace, but between not having the power to keep up, and not wanting to drive too fast on public roads, I backed up. There was no contest.
I've always been a bit of a Subaru fan boy, and never thought I'd really want something otherwise, but hot damn I like the ST. It looked a little twitchy in the turns, but fun as hell I assume.
thebigbossyboss
> JeffFurbs
04/29/2014 at 07:03 |
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My girlfriends co-workers boyfriend has a red one, (we both pick our girlfriends up from work so wait in the parking lot together sometimes) and damn does the red look sharp.
William Byrd
> JeffFurbs
04/29/2014 at 07:07 |
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I'm a fan, got one on Saturday . You weren't in DC following a silver one were you? :)
It is a little twitchy at times, that is true. But I am still amazed at how effortlessly it accelerates. The turbo just brings on this "whoooosh" and I have this sort of goofy laugh that sounds a little bit like Professor Frink from the Simpsons.
Stupidru
> JeffFurbs
04/29/2014 at 07:09 |
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The ST (and the rest of the Ford lineup, truthfully) is one of the only cars that has me wanting to ditch Subaru
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JeffFurbs
> William Byrd
04/29/2014 at 07:12 |
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Haha nope that's a little far from home! Sweet man congrats. I remember reading a little up on them and I assume the twitchy-ness comes from them trying to combat FWD understeer. Enjoy it man!
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JeffFurbs
> thebigbossyboss
04/29/2014 at 07:12 |
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I bet! I got to see the blue one. I like it, it's a nice shade
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JeffFurbs
> Stupidru
04/29/2014 at 07:13 |
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I'm not a big ford fan but definitely the ST. The ST made my '04 WRX look as quick as my old Legacy wagon.
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thebigbossyboss
> JeffFurbs
04/29/2014 at 07:40 |
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Yeah...to be honest Ford has had good blue paints for a long time. The Focus had 2 nice blues as well.
asindhidude
> JeffFurbs
04/29/2014 at 07:43 |
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when I was comparing st and wrx, one of the considerations for me was potential resale values 5-7 years down the line - thoughts?
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Stupidru
> JeffFurbs
04/29/2014 at 09:30 |
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Until about a week ago I didn't like Ford either, but they have some interesting models with a lot of engine choices that appeal to the crowd who wants something to fly under the radar
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JeffFurbs
> asindhidude
04/29/2014 at 11:21 |
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Hm, that's a good question. I know I shake my head whenever I look at the prices of used wrx's for fun. To give you an idea on CL, all 02-04 WRX's I've looked at go for atleast 7 or 8 grand with 100k miles. Now do they actually sell for that when somebody buys it I'm not sure, but that's what they are listed at. I couldn't even offer a conjecture on ST's