[S.R.]

<B>2003 Ford Focus</B><P>I think they did a good job on the facelift, it looks a lot more upscale with some definite VAG influence.<P> <IMG SRC="http://www.in.gr/auto/parousiaseis/foto_big/ae_Ford_Focus_2003_705_01.jpg"> <P> <IMG SRC="http://www.in.gr/auto/parousiaseis/foto_big/ae_Ford_Focus_2003_705_02.jpg"> <P>-Drew<BR>

 

[Kai]

Nice...for some reason the headlamps remind me of some new audi cars, which is a good thing. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/smile.gif">

 

[GrecianVolvo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by InDy:<BR><B>2003 Ford Focus</B><P>I think they did a good job on the facelift, it looks a lot more upscale with some definite VAG influence.<P><BR>-Drew<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Not bad. I like the grill but I do not like the headlights; they do not look unique anymore. I definitely like the rear...very "racy"...<P><BR>Drew, how the heck do yuo get a hold of such pictures? These are from a Greek News website, <A HREF="http://www.in.gr!" TARGET=_blank>www.in.gr!</A> How did you find it? <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/smile.gif"><P>Yannis<P><P>

 

[anony00gt]

Uh...eew. The current Focus (especially the new SVT version) was just starting to grow on me, now it's gonna look like a fuggin Passat. No thank you.<P>

 

[Jay]

I like it... For some reason it brought the new Austin Mini to mind. It's the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the pic. Completely different cars, I know, but maybe it's the wheels or something.<P>Jay<BR>--<BR>83 242 Turbo<BR>98 S70 T5 SE

 

[topless_tart]

Think this is still the best of the Fords. <BR> <IMG SRC="http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/eba3d71a/bc/Car/Puma.jpg?bcc72F9AloXvCOVH"> <P>Can't wait for the RS Focus<P> <IMG SRC="http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/images/smilies/bowdown.gif">

 

[omega6_virus]

I like it. I would not drive the current focus, but I like this one a lot better than the current one.

 

[GrecianVolvo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by topless_tart:<BR><B>Think this is still the best of the Fords. <BR> </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Is this a Puma or a Ka? It seems like a Puma; Ka must be a lot smaller...Nice little bugger!<P><BR>Yannis<P>

 

[[email protected]]

It's the limited edition Ford Racing Puma. The Puma is Ka based I believe. <P>Anyhow, it's a cool car. They're also fun to build out on Gran Turismo. You can beat much higher hp cars if you pick a track that doesn't have too many long straights.

 

[topless_tart]

I think the puma is based on the Fiesta chassis with a wider track and thid one has a 8" wider track than the standard Puma.<P>Gran Turismo have got it pretty much spot on because the car isn't all the quick in a straight line, but there isn't much that will catch it round the twisty bits!!!

 

[[email protected]]

Come to think of it, you're right. Is the Ka a derivative of the fiesta also?

 

[topless_tart]

Don't know for sure, but I would assume so. Would be very expensive to make an all new chassis etc for a small car which sells for under £10k

 

[Leopold Porkstacker]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by The_one_n_only:<BR><B>Nice...for some reason the headlamps remind me of some new audi cars, which is a good thing. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/smile.gif"></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Yeah, leave it to the American car companies -- zero percent innovation, one-hundred percent copycat.<P>-he who stacks pork<P>

 

[GrecianVolvo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Leopold Porkstacker:<BR><B> Yeah, leave it to the American car companies -- zero percent innovation, one-hundred percent copycat.<P></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Actually, the Japanese companies have the honors in being the best copycats.<P>Yannis<P><P>

 

[anony00gt]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GrecianVolvo:<BR><B> Actually, the Japanese companies have the honors in being the best copycats.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Yep.<P>