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| Teenage girl whose daddy is loaded |
   
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7 | 0.44% |
| Middle age business lady trying to feel young |
  
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17 | 1.08% |
| 20 something male who didn't realise it's marketed for girls |
  
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7 | 0.44% |
| FordForums user Zetec, who loves anything Focus regardless of what it is |
  
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1,549 | 98.04% |
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26-10-2006, 08:07 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Ford Focus Coupe-Convertible confirmed for Oz
Jez Spinks, drive.com.au, 26/10/06 The small-car hardtop convertible war will hot up in 2007 when Ford takes on Peugeot’s 307 CC and Volkswagen’s Eos, writes JEZ SPINKS. Ford will next year have a convertible in its local line-up for the first time since the soft-top Capri of the ’90s. The all-new Focus Coupe-Cabriolet was paraded on the Ford stand at the Sydney motor show today, and the local car maker confirmed the small drop-top will arrive here in the second half of 2007. Ford’s four-seater convertible will be a rival for Peugeot’s 307 CC, which launched here in 2004, and Volkswagen’s Eos and Holden's Astra TwinTop, which also launched at the Sydney show today. A two-section electro-hydraulic folding hardtop opens or closes at the touch of a button in 29 seconds, and Ford claims the car remains respectably practical whether the roof is up (534 litres) or down (248 litres). The Focus Coupe-Cabriolet was co-designed by Ford of Europe and renowned Italian design house Pininfarina. While the car is clearly identifiable as a Focus from the front end, despite a slightly different front bumper, the rear end is radically changed with unique tail-lights and a chrome strip running across the boot lid. Front and side airbags will be included as standard, while if the car’s electronics detect an imminent rollover, two roll-bars shoot out to help protect the car’s occupants. “The Focus Coupe-Cabriolet is a fun, stylish and sophisticated model that will join the outstanding Focus XR5 Turbo as a natural and exciting extension of the Focus brand,” said Tom Gorman, the president of Ford Australia. “The car will introduce Focus to a whole new group of customers, specifically those who desire a sexy, smooth drop-top tourer.” Specifications, prices, and on-sale date will only be released closer to the car’s local launch next year, but Ford confirmed that the car will be offered with both manual and automatic transmissions. In Europe, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet is being offered with three engines: 74kW 1.6-litre petrol; 107kW 2.0-litre petrol; and a 100kW 2.0-litre diesel. The 2.0-litre petrol is almost certain to be made available in Australia. |
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26-10-2006, 08:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
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In the first picture it looks like "Middle aged lady trying to feel young"
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26-10-2006, 08:15 PM
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Focus Rookie
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hahah 1525 votes can't be wrong...
and i voted thinkin it was a serious poll
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26-10-2006, 08:16 PM
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Dude thats kinda awesome. I do see some "modding" potential in that "chicks car".
Might i also add, the focus has ALWAYS been branded as a chicks car. So excuse my french when i say "f*&# you cos i like it" |
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26-10-2006, 08:17 PM
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they call me Tibbo
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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it screams option B.. I can see every second real estate agent driving one around the Sunshine State :P
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26-10-2006, 08:21 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
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I pay out of my own money to run Eurofordclub.com so I am only having a bit of fun! Timmeh |
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26-10-2006, 08:27 PM
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Candy White GTI
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Dont worry Timmeh.
He's just a nub
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Volkswagen GTI Polo. Candy White, Anthracite heated Sports leather seats w/ Red stitching.Tinted Windows, Eibach Pro-Kit springs,Whiteline Front/Rear adjustable sway bars,Cupra R intake, Forge Turbo Inlet pipe,BMC panel filter, APR stage one flash, Dunlop SP sport MAXX, Forge Polished upper front strut brace. 3'' downpipe and highflow cat Loads of fun  :
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26-10-2006, 08:34 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I gotta say, I love convertibles. Had an early MX-5 for years and it was great fun.
Drove a V12 convertible Jag for a week in Perth once. It was awesome. Everyone looked at me as though I was a drug dealer (I was only 22, wearing jeans and a T shirt with music turned up waaaay too loud) Now, bring out an XR5 convertible, THEN you're talking!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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26-10-2006, 08:47 PM
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26-10-2006, 08:48 PM
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Candy White GTI
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Volkswagen GTI Polo. Candy White, Anthracite heated Sports leather seats w/ Red stitching.Tinted Windows, Eibach Pro-Kit springs,Whiteline Front/Rear adjustable sway bars,Cupra R intake, Forge Turbo Inlet pipe,BMC panel filter, APR stage one flash, Dunlop SP sport MAXX, Forge Polished upper front strut brace. 3'' downpipe and highflow cat Loads of fun :
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26-10-2006, 08:51 PM
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Even worse mitch
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26-10-2006, 08:52 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
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26-10-2006, 09:00 PM
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Candy White GTI
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LoL  : Nothing i say around you is safe.
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Volkswagen GTI Polo. Candy White, Anthracite heated Sports leather seats w/ Red stitching.Tinted Windows, Eibach Pro-Kit springs,Whiteline Front/Rear adjustable sway bars,Cupra R intake, Forge Turbo Inlet pipe,BMC panel filter, APR stage one flash, Dunlop SP sport MAXX, Forge Polished upper front strut brace. 3'' downpipe and highflow cat Loads of fun :
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26-10-2006, 11:16 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
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And I am actually a big fan of Prince, so back off.
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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27-10-2006, 06:24 AM
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27-10-2006, 08:39 AM
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
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why cant we vote for two....lol .....i want to vote for zetec and i want to vote for the girlie one with the loaded father......mmmmmm....hot ditsy blonde with loaded father and drivning a a new focus cabrio..mmmmmmmmm....mneh ill vote for zetec.
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27-10-2006, 08:57 AM
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i want that front bar!!
otherwise it looks like a saab. how repulsive. Uni/. |
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27-10-2006, 09:07 AM
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reminds me alot of the StreetKA i think it was....
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27-10-2006, 11:29 AM
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Looks very much like a poser car. I wouldn't tap it
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27-10-2006, 11:47 AM
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LOL...I say all of the above!
But hey, good on FoA for bringing it here! Didn't think they would have the balls to do it. I must say I fell in love with the concept, the production model does nothing for me though. Just screams hair dressers car to me.
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27-10-2006, 11:50 AM
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It doesnt rock the boat for most enthusiasts but it IS a car Ford need in their lineup. Lots of people will be interested, but Ford will need to have enough stock... people WILL NOT wait for this like they will XR5.
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27-10-2006, 01:58 PM
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phhht nub......ok then *rolls eyes*
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30-10-2006, 11:37 PM
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Zoom Zoom
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nah my LR will smoke it. Best LR Zetec in the world.
Funny thing is, my old man is looking to replace his Arstra convertible...
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31-10-2006, 09:33 AM
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I may consider one for my wife. I like the Focus, always rent one when I am in the UK. It wouldnt be considerd a "girly" car in Europe but Aus is not the same market. I will stick to my XR Falcon I think but I dont consider the Focus XR5 "girly".
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31-10-2006, 08:16 PM
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01-11-2006, 11:38 AM
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Actually, I can imagine you bopping round in the Focus to a bit of ELO Steve... Yeah... |
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01-11-2006, 12:49 PM
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Hey dont knock Roxette!! Sounds like you have been there danny.. unless you have older brothers and sisters that have corupted you like mine have..Luke
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02-11-2006, 05:36 PM
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What's even more funny about this thread is even without my riggi... er, initial poll results, Zetec would still be winning the poll as the most appropriate club member to be donning a blond wig and cruising in his/her Focus Cabrio.
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02-11-2006, 05:59 PM
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Zoom Zoom
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You're just jealous coz I'll actually get to drive one!!
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02-11-2006, 07:23 PM
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Whatever helps you get the boys :ymca:
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