Originally posted by DanB:
I think Ford has dropped the ball on the Focus. i have one for a rental and that thing:
- Stands way too high, almost van like; It makes the Mustang seem low!
- The seats are very uncomfortable.
- Power if the standard SOHC version could be better. They should drop this one and only put in the Zetec.
- Styling is too pudgy looking.
I agree on most points, but with trucks SUV's all over, tall sedans are the "thing" now. It is easier to enter/exit a Focus than a Contour. But, the ride is tippy like a truck/van. And Mustangs are a completely different class of car.
Yes, the seats in Foci are awful!
The SOHC engine is a high mileage workhorse. Not everyone wants a four cylinder that can't get more then 30 mpg. My brother and sister have Escorts with these engines and they like the high mileage.
Styling is subjective. If it were more average looking like Escorts, they would be panned for being "boring".
