New DD...Focus ST Content

[traktrbeam]

Hey all. My DD Crown Vic gave up the ghost, so I picked this up this ST3 as my new commuter. It's quick enough for this old bastard, takes the turns like a go-kart, and has all of the creature comforts I never had in a car. Planned mods are tint and Steeda jacking rails....for now.

 

[SID297]

Great DD.

 

[traktrbeam]

Thanks Sid, yeah it's a blast!

 

[03cobra#694]

Great DD Tom, looks really clean.

 

[AustinSN]

They are great little cars and they are almost always exciting to drive.

 

[traktrbeam]

Thanks Brad. If you know anyone looking for an '03 Cobra, Flammer Ford in Spring Hill has mine. I would have kept it, but that was not an option. I hope someone on here picks it up.

 

[SirShaun]

How much coin did it run you and what kind of MPGs you knocking down? Good looking car, if I ever ditch the 2007 Corolla, I could see myself in a Focus ST for sure.

Well shit, do they even come in autos? My commute sucks with traffic so almost need an auto.

I really want to see Elio Motors succeed (not holding breath) with their 3 wheel cheap commuter, but if not hot hatch for sure.

 

[stmoney11]

Nice ST, after 3 years of ownership I still love driving mine everyday.

 

[black92]

OP - Great pick and black is my favorite color! Add this to you list to do ASAP: https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product/LPP115740

How much coin did it run you and what kind of MPGs you knocking down? Good looking car, if I ever ditch the 2007 Corolla, I could see myself in a Focus ST for sure.

Well shit, do they even come in autos? My commute sucks with traffic so almost need an auto.

I really want to see Elio Motors succeed (not holding breath) with their 3 wheel cheap commuter, but if not hot hatch for sure.

Nope, manual only. If you want a fun, small turbo car with an automatic, check out the 2017+ Elantra Sport.

 

[traktrbeam]

How much coin did it run you and what kind of MPGs you knocking down? Good looking car, if I ever ditch the 2007 Corolla, I could see myself in a Focus ST for sure.

Well shit, do they even come in autos? My commute sucks with traffic so almost need an auto.

I really want to see Elio Motors succeed (not holding breath) with their 3 wheel cheap commuter, but if not hot hatch for sure.

OTD at 29K and change. Average MPG's so far is 23.5 with spirited driving. As far a shifting, compared to my Cobra, it's like butter.

 

[traktrbeam]

OP - Great pick and black is my favorite color! Add this to you list to do ASAP: https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product/LPP115740

Thanks for the link man, but for now I'm going to retain the warranty.

 

[einehund]

Wife's car is a FoST and I try and drive it every chance I get. Little car is fun as hell!

 

[offroadkarter]

Thanks Brad. If you know anyone looking for an '03 Cobra, Flammer Ford in Spring Hill has mine. I would have kept it, but that was not an option. I hope someone on here picks it up.

I'd advise anyone looking for a 03 cobra that hasn't been horribly dicked with to consider buying this car. One owner, 63k miles, car was in beautiful shape last I saw it (and knowing Tom, still is). All it had that I remember is a SLP LM1 catback and a filter, as well as some autometer lunar gauges. Wasn't even pullied!

If I had the money sitting around I would have gladly driven my ass down to FL and brought this thing back to NJ.

http://www.flammerford.com/used/For...80a0e0adf066f1de5d8b4413d.htm?searchDepth=1:1

Thanks for the link man, but for now I'm going to retain the warranty.

In case I can be anymore of a bad influence, most things from ford performance or monotune if installed by the dealer should retain your warranty.


Have fun with the new wheels, and if you're ever back in our sanctuary state feel free to shoot me a text!

 

[SHOdown220]

As someone who gets tired of cars very quickly and trades them out (my last vehicle lasted me 6,500 miles before i traded) I have owned my FoST for 2 years and 40,000 miles and still look forward to starting it every morning and going for a drive. I average 31 mpg with my commute so can't complain too much there either. I'm going to be keeping mine for a long time

 

[Kevins89notch]

Love my FiST! Just tonight, I finally had a shot at this offramp I've wanted to "attack" for some time. It's under construction, several odd twists, sharp curves, etc. I didn't get a full 100% run of it, but I managed the first half before being on someone's ass. Signs say 25mph. I went in at 65ish.

 

[Lzr96Snake]

Congrats. I’ve had my ST a little over a year and love it.

 

[SVTdreamin04]

Love that little car, especially in black. So, how functional are these little Fusions for a guy who is 6’4”?

Edit: I meant to type Focus. Guess I typed Fusion because we owned two of them.

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[traktrbeam]

I'd advise anyone looking for a 03 cobra that hasn't been horribly dicked with to consider buying this car. One owner, 63k miles, car was in beautiful shape last I saw it (and knowing Tom, still is). All it had that I remember is a SLP LM1 catback and a filter, as well as some autometer lunar gauges. Wasn't even pullied!

If I had the money sitting around I would have gladly driven my ass down to FL and brought this thing back to NJ.

http://www.flammerford.com/used/For...80a0e0adf066f1de5d8b4413d.htm?searchDepth=1:1
Have fun with the new wheels, and if you're ever back in our sanctuary state feel free to shoot me a text!

Thanks Ryan, I sure will!

 

[traktrbeam]

Love that little car, especially in black. So, how functional are these little Fusions for a guy who is 6’4”?


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Plenty of leg and headroom. I'm 6' and with the seat all the way back, I can barely reach the pedals.

 

[black92]

Thanks for the link man, but for now I'm going to retain the warranty.

Understandable! The day you do decide to tune it, you'll be kicking yourself for not doing it sooner.