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ShadowReaper · 02-18-2016, 11:32 AM

Whew! What a rollocoaster of a story. I don't think that the BRZ would have worked out with you because of your whole family situation. If I had kids I would've stepped right out of the BRZ. The BRZ is a Driver' Car.

It was and still is the right car for me. As I could care less about power, I'd rather have balance and handling on my side. Besides, you see mustangs everywhere, I wanted something that not everyone had.

DarkSunrise · 02-18-2016, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

The recaros in the Fiesta are more comfortable if you have them, and the car is a bit easier to control. The Fiesta is about 500 lbs lighter and has a more usable power band. While the wheel can get a little squirrely if you go flat out in second, the Focus will torque steer in a way that reminds me of the 1g FWD DSMs. Well, maybe not quite that bad. The Focus is unquestionably faster, but the lower power and lighter weight of the Fiesta, coupled with more neutral handling, makes it more tossable on back roads.

Nice this is making me want to try driving one. Seems like a very tossable car being ~2700 lbs. with over 200 lbs-ft torque.

There was a modded one at one of my track days last year and it was surprisingly quick.

ScoobsMcGee · 02-18-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Nice this is making me want to try driving one. Seems like a very tossable car being ~2700 lbs. with over 200 lbs-ft torque.

There was a modded one at one of my track days last year and it was surprisingly quick.

Not to gush on about them, but you can also get Mountune performance packages installed either by Ford or by Mountune directly without voiding the factory warranty. Really though, I don't know if the thing needs it. While there is a bankruptingly long list of things I want to do to the BRZ, not so sure I'd change anything on the Fiesta at the moment.

EssJay · 02-18-2016, 06:51 PM

I leased a '14 ST and finally was awarded a full refund (lemon law)
With the Cobb AP, it was a freeway beast but that was about it.

Just leased a '16 Halo White FR-S in Santa Barbara, CA!

I won't bother preaching to the choir about how an underpowered sports car > an overpowered grocery getter any day.

Here are my top 10 reasons not to buy the ST:

1. Ford
2. Ford
3. Wrong wheel drive (and no differential so most of that power only routed through the wheel that was slipping the most in turns)
4. Truck ride height
5. 3250lbs
6. 5 door
7. Ford
8. SYNC
9. Lift-off oversteer
10. Ford

86 South Africa · 02-19-2016, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

#3wheeling

Like you can't slide a FWD, watch the last minute or two of the Chris Harris and Top Gear videos:

Hahahaha - touche!

Da Breeze · 02-27-2016, 01:40 PM

I agree, the Focus may not be the car you really want, but it is the car you have. Get on the positive side of equity in the car, and when the time is right look for the best deal. Buying a leftover model new from the previous year is a good way to go. I bought my fully loaded 14 Limited for the price of a base model premium because the 15 was coming.

Da Breeze · 02-27-2016, 01:42 PM

If he is planning on getting rid of the car as soon as possible I would leave it stock. You never get your money back on mods and a lot of buyers would prefer that is was left stock for warranty reasons.

Da Breeze · 02-27-2016, 01:52 PM

This is good advice, and I am sure this isn't what he wants to hear, but I waited until my kids were out of college before I went back to a sports car.

rosol16 · 03-04-2016, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssJay

I leased a '14 ST and finally was awarded a full refund (lemon law)
With the Cobb AP, it was a freeway beast but that was about it.

Just leased a '16 Halo White FR-S in Santa Barbara, CA!

I won't bother preaching to the choir about how an underpowered sports car > an overpowered grocery getter any day.

Here are my top 10 reasons not to buy the ST:

1. Ford
2. Ford
3. Wrong wheel drive (and no differential so most of that power only routed through the wheel that was slipping the most in turns)
4. Truck ride height
5. 3250lbs
6. 5 door
7. Ford
8. SYNC
9. Lift-off oversteer
10. Ford

Wow how weird your 1st,2nd,7th.10th are literally the only 4 reasons I need to not buy one

02-18-2016, 11:32 AM	#85
ShadowReaper Indulgent Tormenter Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 15' LTD Subaru BRZ DGM Location: FL Posts: 495 Thanks: 335 Thanked 129 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Whew! What a rollocoaster of a story. I don't think that the BRZ would have worked out with you because of your whole family situation. If I had kids I would've stepped right out of the BRZ. The BRZ is a Driver' Car. It was and still is the right car for me. As I could care less about power, I'd rather have balance and handling on my side. Besides, you see mustangs everywhere, I wanted something that not everyone had. __________________ Instagram: Gabe.it.the.ole.college.try

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EssJay Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: '16 FR-S Halo White Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 35 Thanks: 33 Thanked 18 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I leased a '14 ST and finally was awarded a full refund (lemon law) With the Cobb AP, it was a freeway beast but that was about it. Just leased a '16 Halo White FR-S in Santa Barbara, CA! I won't bother preaching to the choir about how an underpowered sports car > an overpowered grocery getter any day. Here are my top 10 reasons not to buy the ST: 1. Ford 2. Ford 3. Wrong wheel drive (and no differential so most of that power only routed through the wheel that was slipping the most in turns) 4. Truck ride height 5. 3250lbs 6. 5 door 7. Ford 8. SYNC 9. Lift-off oversteer 10. Ford

02-27-2016, 01:40 PM	#90
Da Breeze Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2014 subaru brz and forester Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 45 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I agree, the Focus may not be the car you really want, but it is the car you have. Get on the positive side of equity in the car, and when the time is right look for the best deal. Buying a leftover model new from the previous year is a good way to go. I bought my fully loaded 14 Limited for the price of a base model premium because the 15 was coming.

02-27-2016, 01:42 PM	#91
Da Breeze Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2014 subaru brz and forester Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 45 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	If he is planning on getting rid of the car as soon as possible I would leave it stock. You never get your money back on mods and a lot of buyers would prefer that is was left stock for warranty reasons.

02-27-2016, 01:52 PM	#92
Da Breeze Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2014 subaru brz and forester Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 45 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	This is good advice, and I am sure this isn't what he wants to hear, but I waited until my kids were out of college before I went back to a sports car.

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