Hey Ford mechanics: need a review.

[Ozwynn]

I am buying a new car maybe. I was wondering if you guys new anything about the Focus with the 1.0l ecoboost w/ 6spd manual?

I am rather impressed with my 2008 Focus but it feels under powered with the automatic. I can't afford a base model mustang but I still want quick and peppy.

Other cars I am considering
Fiat sport
Mini Cooper s
Toyota Carolla
Dodge Dart II turbo

 

[adsm08]

The 1.0 sucks at low speed. I have driven a few of them, and they are fine once you get the turbo going. Taking off from a stop sucks, I always have the clutch chattering and shuddering. I don't have that issue with the 2.0, or even the 1.6 Fiestas.

I'd get a regular 2.0 Focus with a stick.

 

[bronco2fan]

My son just bought a used 2012 VW GTI for a good deal, around 17k. That little thing has a bunch of pep and hits boost quick with no hesitation. Just throwing that out there. I got fords out parked all over my driveway lol.

 

[enjr44]

Read up (Consumer Reports??) on the Fiats and I think you will stay far, far away.

 

[RonD]

Just look at the power(HP/Torque) to weight ratio of the vehicles you are interested in.

Lighter car with 140hp engine will be quicker than heavier car with 140hp engine, but heavier car will have a nicer ride, in most cases, lol.

Turbos are "quick" once RPMs are up, but there is "no replacement for displacement" from a standing start

 

[Ozwynn]

I haven't driven any of them yet, I was just wondering if it was mechanically sound. I like the Volkswagen, but they aren't willing to deal on a new car. And I want brand new, my last brand new car was a 2004 Neon SRT/4, otherwise I would just go buy a 2013 V6 Mustang. I don't have credit to finance and my local dealership will sell me the Focus at cost. I have a 2.0l Focus.... It's impressive if it wasn't for the automatic... They have a 2015 Focus ST... What's the difference in performance from the non ST to the ST?

 

[adsm08]

The ST is nice. The ST is turbo 2.0L. It's not the RS, but it is still kick-ass.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Just look at the power(HP/Torque) to weight ratio of the vehicles you are interested in.

Lighter car with 140hp engine will be quicker than heavier car with 140hp engine, but heavier car will have a nicer ride, in most cases, lol.

Turbos are "quick" once RPMs are up, but there is "no replacement for displacement" from a standing start

The trick is to have enough displacement to still not require the turbo. My 2.0T Eclipse wasn't still a pretty spry car if you stayed under the turbo.

But now they are chasing the optimal mpg ratings and don't really care IMO.

 

[kimcrwbr1]

I have a 2012 focus 2.0 that will get up and scoot with the 6 speed auto. They worked out the bugs with the 1-2 shift issue but if you shift manually you lose the hesitation off the line it shifts into second real fast in auto mode. I can walk over most any mountain pass in 5th. Averaged 35mpg doing a loop Washington-Montana-south Texas-California-Washington hwy and city.

 

[Ozwynn]

I have a 2012 focus 2.0 that will get up and scoot with the 6 speed auto. They worked out the bugs with the 1-2 shift issue but if you shift manually you lose the hesitation off the line it shifts into second real fast in auto mode. I can walk over most any mountain pass in 5th. Averaged 35mpg doing a loop Washington-Montana-south Texas-California-Washington hwy and city.

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