My Focus Found a Friend!

"CounterTorqueSteer" (countertorquesteer) 03/28/2014 at 13:50 • Filed to: Focus ST, Golf R

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and he is for sale at Rockville Porsche Audi

jkm7680 > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 13:55

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Oooh, Golf R. I want it.

Reigntastic > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 13:57

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I might buy a new Focus, but it's going to be a commuter. Is the ST worth the extra dough in your opinion? I already have a fun car.

CounterTorqueSteer > Reigntastic 03/28/2014 at 14:02

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It has been a very good commuter for me the past 6000 miles. Fun, and decent on gas if you drive it correctly. I'd reccomend it if those extra couple grand aren't a deal breaker.

efme > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:03

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how much is an R these days? like 38k?

Reigntastic > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:05

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Yeah, turbocharged engines are pretty efficient as long as you don't drive them under load often. The extra couple of grand aren't a deal breaker, it just puts it in range of some much nicer cars that I can get used. I'm over-analyzing the decision.

I can't make up my mind yet to be honest, I've been all over the place lately with what I want. I need to put off buying anything for a while I fear, just so I don't make the wrong decision.

CounterTorqueSteer > Reigntastic 03/28/2014 at 14:08

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What is the fun car that you already have?

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Reigntastic 03/28/2014 at 14:09

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How about a lightly used ST? There should be some out there at this point... Maybe?

CounterTorqueSteer > efme 03/28/2014 at 14:11

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This one is used with 7k miles. 33 grand. Lowered and APR chipped

Reigntastic > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:17

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I drive a MR2.

Reigntastic > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 03/28/2014 at 14:18

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It's definitely possible. I haven't really looked at used STs yet, i'll have to do some research.

Textured Soy Protein > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:18

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Dude you better be hitting up Crisp & Juicy for some Peruvian chicken on the regular, man.

CounterTorqueSteer > Reigntastic 03/28/2014 at 14:20

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To me, it sounds like the Fiesta ST would be the correct car for you. Honestly though, you'd be happy with either.

CounterTorqueSteer > Textured Soy Protein 03/28/2014 at 14:21

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...do I know you?

Reigntastic > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:22

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Total NP, local dealers in TX are offering used Golf Rs for 33

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Reigntastic 03/28/2014 at 14:23

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Yeah, that's how I got a Taurus SHO down to my price range. They depreciate very nicely, not sure how well/bad (lol) the ST depreciates.

Textured Soy Protein > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:24

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I grew up in Rockville and almost every time I visit I find my way to Crisp & Juicy.

Reigntastic > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:25

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Similar engine, that's for sure. I'm just afraid that if I end up getting one, I'll end up dumping it down the line because I'll get bored of the drivetrain layout. I've even been considering getting a civic hatch beater, since then the investment is lower, but part of the allure of a new car is the reliability. I need something to drive when my MR2 is in the shop or having work done on it.

Reigntastic > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 03/28/2014 at 14:26

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Haha, depreciation being a bad thing is all based on perspective.

CounterTorqueSteer > Textured Soy Protein 03/28/2014 at 14:27

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We eat it at the dealership all the time for lunch. Delicious

sefeing, actually bought an E46 > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 14:30

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Can confirm. Had my ST for just over 2k miles and it makes a fantastic commuter car. I notice you've got yellow fogs there? What kind? Or is it a coating?

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Reigntastic 03/28/2014 at 14:32

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it's why the word goodbad needs to be in the dictionary. Then you have one word to imply that sometimes bad things are good for some or a lot of people.

In this case it's bad for Ford, but good for ALL car buyers, :P

CounterTorqueSteer > sefeing, actually bought an E46 03/28/2014 at 14:35

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Thanks for noticing. It's a coating from a company called headlight armor

sefeing, actually bought an E46 > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 15:18

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Nice. remember the price? LOVE the color btw. I was looking for a PB, but ended up getting my Tux Black. I really love the car, and wanna throw some personality into it

CounterTorqueSteer > sefeing, actually bought an E46 03/28/2014 at 15:53

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I think it was about 20 bucks. Yellow fog lights with the tux black would look killer.

efme > CounterTorqueSteer 03/28/2014 at 16:00

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ahh. thats about $13k more than i would spend :)