Im really trying to hate a Ford Focus...but..

[tpunx99GSX]

http://jalopnik.com/5504384/ford-focus-rs500-a-350-hp-matte-black-monster

I have always hated the ford Slocus, no matter what you do to them they will always be slow. But damn... this one is really hard to hate. 350hp... agressive curves.... But...... its a freakin ford focus. But some part of me really.... kinda.... likes it. :(

[Matt D.]

Have you even driven a Focus? Ever? An SVT Focus? The Focus is Ford's Cavalier, but the SVT is a great car, albeit slightly lacking power though the handling makes up for it in my book.

[tpunx99GSX]

Actually, Ive got to admit. Ive never driven one. Never wanted to either. I raced against a couple "modified" ones back when i had my Stock Auto GSX and left them in the dust with no problems what so ever. And i have always hated the looks of em.

[TkrPerformance]

I would so take and drive a rally focus any day of the week

[Matt D.]

Congrats, you beat a 100whp car that had an intake and exhaust. :) The hatches are decent cars, but the only way you get good power out of them is with a turbo and built bottom end. There's a couple locally making decent power. Again, the SVT handles better than any car you've owned, though only makes 170hp at the crank. :) I do hate the facelift they did in 2005, and the second generation is just plain ugly.

[tpunx99GSX]

Congrats, you beat a 100whp car that had an intake and exhaust. :) The hatches are decent cars, but the only way you get good power out of them is with a turbo and built bottom end. There's a couple locally making decent power. Again, the SVT handles better than any car you've owned, though only makes 170hp at the crank. :) I do hate the facelift they did in 2005, and the second generation is just plain ugly.

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Chill out dude.

[Matt D.]

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Chill out dude.
Nope, woke up on the same side of the bed as I always do, just deflecting pointless hate. :)

[tpunx99GSX]

Nope, woke up on the same side of the bed as I always do, just deflecting pointless hate. :)
Not pointless hate, just personal opinion/preference. Have always hated the look and lack of straightline power.

[Kracka]

I too think the regular Focus is a POS, but the RS is a totally different beast :)

[Matt D.]

Not pointless hate, just personal opinion/preference. Have always hated the look and lack of straightline power.
Well no shit, it's an economy car, and you've never driven the SVT. The SVT isn't fast by any means but it's fun to drive, like a Miata.