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**Hideo** · 29-01-2006, 02:54 PM

I finally picked up my new ride this weekend from Sydney and drove it back to Melbourne ...and it is absolutely fantastic!

I promised Waynne I would post my first impressions, so here goes.

ENGINE: The 2.0 ltr duratec is an amazing piece of machinery. When I first drove it, I was not sure what I thought of the engine performance (as the seller was sitting beside me - and fair enough too) ...it wasn't until I was alone in the car that I saw what the engine is capable of. Driven softly, it is smooth as silk - with moderate performance in the low rev range. Get the revs up and the engine hits form. Keep the revs up in the car and it literally transforms it into a "pure fun" machine - it bloody hammers. I really like this aspect to the car, it is like two cars in one.

HANDLING: Speechless ...I am agog at how well this car handles. Stunning.

APPEARANCE: Again, speechless ...the car looks absolutely amazing.

I haven't really tested out the Traction control yet but plan to head to either the great ocean road or the black spur as soon as I get a chance to "push" things a little - stay tuned for my report on this.

My first impressions have exceeded my expectations ...just wow. I love this machine.

Cheers all

29-01-2006, 02:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Hideo Junior Member Wrench Kid Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 18	New Ride: Focus ST170 ...my first impressions I finally picked up my new ride this weekend from Sydney and drove it back to Melbourne ...and it is absolutely fantastic! I promised Waynne I would post my first impressions, so here goes. ENGINE: The 2.0 ltr duratec is an amazing piece of machinery. When I first drove it, I was not sure what I thought of the engine performance (as the seller was sitting beside me - and fair enough too) ...it wasn't until I was alone in the car that I saw what the engine is capable of. Driven softly, it is smooth as silk - with moderate performance in the low rev range. Get the revs up and the engine hits form. Keep the revs up in the car and it literally transforms it into a "pure fun" machine - it bloody hammers. I really like this aspect to the car, it is like two cars in one. HANDLING: Speechless ...I am agog at how well this car handles. Stunning. APPEARANCE: Again, speechless ...the car looks absolutely amazing. I haven't really tested out the Traction control yet but plan to head to either the great ocean road or the black spur as soon as I get a chance to "push" things a little - stay tuned for my report on this. My first impressions have exceeded my expectations ...just wow. I love this machine. Cheers all __________________ I've discovered the link between apes and civilised man ...it is us.