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Nov 15, 2011 | 09:42 AM

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queeg9k

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Originally Posted by 04GG

Just read an article the other day that said that Ford slipped from top 5 in quality to 28th due to poor build quality and first year defects on the new Ford Focus. The rest of the lineup seems to be OK, but the large number of sales of the Focus has really seemed to be a hole in their armor because they were doing very well for quite a few years.

My mom got the 2012 focus, I hate driving it. That thing is a mush box. The tranny (auto) is either set to "bog" or to "over rev"

Nov 15, 2011 | 11:23 AM

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Nice

Nov 15, 2011 | 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by queeg9k

My mom got the 2012 focus, I hate driving it. That thing is a mush box. The tranny (auto) is either set to "bog" or to "over rev"

I believe this is due to the dual clutch transmission which is apparently a new thing for Americans to get used to. I believe they are revising this either as a mid-year change or for next year due to the drop in Consumer Reports recommendation.

-Brian

Nov 15, 2011 | 11:44 AM

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Probably 60k but I can see Cali dealerships marking this up.

maybe a special Cali Edition?

Nov 15, 2011 | 12:04 PM

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How does the current 2011-2012 gt500 handle? Ive always wanted a newer mustang since they redid them in 2011 but they seem to big and heavy. Never driven so I have no idea.

Nov 15, 2011 | 12:06 PM

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60k or more possibly, eh just get a super snake.. haha

Nov 15, 2011 | 12:31 PM

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ibsomeonesaysSubaruNeedsToStepTheirGameUpLaDiDaaaD iiiLaaaaa~~~

Looks great, and I know the new mustangs handle a lot better now. Does that have a track key so you can unleash more ponies?? Lol

Nov 15, 2011 | 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbaysubaru

Yes, the dual clutch being a bit clunky, and the MyFord touch needing some serious software revisions. Lucky the latter is already being rolled out to dealers, the DCT is maybe a software thing, maybe a fluids thing. Also know the Boss 302's don't like to shift when they are cold. A guy I work with has one, basically he just drives around in 2nd gear for the first 5 minutes or so until the fluids warm up. Other than that the Boss 302 is dreamy, which would make this 650hp GT500 a B-E-A-S-T. ZL1....you can stay on the shelf.