![]() 03/23/2015 at 10:24 • Filed to: Fost, wrangler, goodbye | ![]() | ![]() |
Bittersweet day for sure. I'm trading in my 2013 Focus ST for a 2012 Wrangler Sport. Put my stock summer tires back on (and immediately hit a big pot hole..... No damage though). Here's two pictures.
While I'm looking forward to the Wrangler, the FoST is the first car I've owned from brand new, so it's got a special place in my heart, and I hope the next owner appreciates it as much as I did.
I'm selling my winter setup- so if any of you FoST (or Ford guys in general I think?) are interested in 16" Taurus Steelies w/ Michelin X-ICE tires + TPMS and the P71 (police) center caps, let me know. Also getting rid of my All weather floor mats.
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I am jealous of your lawn. I want to see grass also.
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This is the first non-casualty ST loss. Congrats! :D
![]() 03/23/2015 at 10:27 |
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Do you think you'll miss the driving experience of the ST? The wrangler is good at what it does but it seems like it'd be a fair bit less enjoyable on the road.
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I no-doubt will miss it. But I won't miss the constant anxiety of potholes to be honest. It's a fantastic car, and a BLAST to drive in the summer.
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yea i'm starting to forget what green looks like. i think this is the first time there is no snow in the 10 day forecast.
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Haha, now if only it didn't have that one accident.....
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That's why I'm kinda thankful I drive a tank, hit a pothole, oh no big deal it wasn't too big right?
I'll say that going from a hot hatch to a Jeep is quite the change though.
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Anything after day 5 is pretty much throwing darts, but yeah I hear ya.
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I can relate to that. My car is lowish for an econobox and has small wheels, so it crashes into potholes and the underside of the front bumper looks like someone took a beltsander to it.
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Oh yeah...Forgot about that, frak!
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So... sporty hatchback for the winter, then as soon as it gets nice enough to actually enjoy the sporty hatch, trade for a car that's good for offroad/winter.
Hmmmm...
![]() 03/23/2015 at 10:46 |
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Fair bit? That's putting it lightly!
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Do a report on the Wrangler after you drive it for a bit, I'm curious to see how it compares. Obviously the two aren't really comparable, but they do get cross-shopped I'd imagine as a "fun" vehicle.
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How much are you selling the winter setup for? I'd love to have the steelies and the P71 centercaps for autocross for my Fusion, but have no need for the winter tires, lol. There's no snow at the beach!
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No clue where you live, but I envy you.
Posted the setup for 500 OBO on FocusST.org, but hey if you're really interested make me an offer? I'm in NYC...
![]() 03/23/2015 at 11:09 |
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Agreed, and absolutely.
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Hahaha backwards... right?
Nah, I'm stoked for the wrangler for summer. First time having a drop-top.
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wrangler doors and roof come off. a good bit more fun in the summer imo
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I'm in Charleston, SC, lol. And as much as I'd love to, I think the shipping would kill me. I'll just keep searching through the dregs of CL, hoping to find some homie selling his stockers after installing his 24"s. Thanks though!
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Oh god shipping would be a nightmare haha. Good luck buddy!
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Enjoy!
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All weather floormats- Ford brand or Weathertech?
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Fjord brand.
Ford. Sorry needed to make that joke.
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No no, I'm glad you did.
Do you have any pictures of em? I was really wanting Weathertechs but I'd be interested.
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Being able to put the roof down is always great. Even better on the Wrangler though is getting rid of the doors!
![]() 03/24/2015 at 11:05 |
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Sure do, what's your email address? I'll shoot them to you right now.
![]() 03/24/2015 at 11:05 |
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Cannot wait for the doors to be off too! Beach dAyz
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CotyD@gatewaymotors.com
Thanks dude.
![]() 03/24/2015 at 11:33 |
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Email sent! No worries man
![]() 03/24/2015 at 12:14 |
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Yeah let me see what I have on Friday. Trying to buy all the parts my Beetle suddenly needs.
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Sounds good man. Lemme know, no rush. If someone grabs em from my forum post I'll letcha know, but so far no bites...
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Sounds like a plan. Sounds like I'm pulling a Beetle engine Sunday.