I've now had my Candy Blue Titanium Job 2 for over a month and a half and the car has been awesome.
I have just under 8000 on it and could not be happier with it.
With the 18" sport package and the sharp paint this car has been getting allot of curious people checking it out...
...The tranny was one of the big attractions for me. I like the power coupling of a manual but in city traffic I hate the clutch.
Put just under 1400 clicks on her yesterday and still puts a smile on my face all the way. When I was in stop and go for a few hours I was really digging the automatic clutch!
Congrats on sporting the Blue Candy Focus! [thumb] You've been racking up a lot of miles for just two months of ownership. I have a little over 5,000 miles on mine since purchasing it in late April. Remember to keep it well maintained with these:
http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/ServiceCouponsPage. DCT for the win! [
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I've had the focus for about two weeks now and love it more every day...The engine's not broken in yet, but I've been averaging about 31-32 mpg with about a 25%/75% mix of city/highway driving. Much better than the 20-21 mpg I was getting in the Charger. Hopefully this car and I will be friends for a long time.
Hey, Pottski! Remember to grab this badge and upload it to your favorite social media sites:
http://social.ford.com/grab-a-badge/focus/yes/. 31-32 MPG is expected at first. I'm now getting an average of 34-36 MPG every time I'm in it. [giddy]
I have had my red candy Ti for a little over 3 months and 4,000 miles...The mileage is getting better each week and the sound system is unbeleivable. My wife mentioned to me the other day driving home from dinner that I'm acting like a teenager when driving this car. At 54, I didn't think that was a bad thing!
Thanks for putting your trust in us! [headbang] We never lose our teenage behavior; it's just bottled up. I'm glad the Focus is squeezing it out of you. I think you and your wife should go on one of these:
http://social.ford.com/grab-a-badge/road+trip/.
I was getting out of my Focus at a grocery store yesterday and once again a guy walked up to me and said wow, nice car, nice colour. Here in Victoria slowly starting to see more them on the road.
The Focus is rapidly spreading everywhere; admirers will always be welcome! [
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http://www.ford.ca/app/fo/en/parts_and_services/service_your_ford/scheduled.do.
I keep getting people on the hwy that want to show me up so in a way that's a compliment if you look threatening in some way.
I was snapping some pics up at Red Rocks and had a few more "that's a Focus" comments. I'm heading up next week with my better camera and more time to take some "artsy" photos...
I was expecting to see John Tesh cruising in your Focus (Red Rocks joke)! [offtopic] Gotta say, I don't think you'll be able to get more "artsy" than taking photos at Red Rocks. Remember to make others drool right here:
http://social.ford.com/.
I'm not going to lie. It's hard being 18 in this car. The teenager in me wants to drive aggressively. I pull up next to a civic, I beat it. Haha, yet the minuscule amount of adult in me gives me an OCD-like attitude towards its cleanliness and maintainance.
Believe me, your adult years are coming; enjoy being a teenager while you can! [cheers] However, if you treat your Focus right, it'll be good to you as well. If either side of you needs to add any accessories, check this site out:
http://accessories.ford.com/.
In love with my new Focus! My first Ford (owned Honda and Audi in past)! So excited about it and had to share.
traded in a 2006 Audi A6 for a beautiful 2012 titanium HB
and I LOVE it!!!
Whoa, thanks for showing your support by coming over to Ford! Now, when can I take a spin in your Titanium? [shhh] Remember to share your love with other fans and enthusiasts:
http://social.ford.com/.
Open up free Photobucket account...
This is a good way to do it. Always remember our Ford Social site too:
http://social.ford.com/.
...I've been lurking on the forum for some time, but since I've just recently acquired a 2012 SE...
Just a couple quick questions for the better-informed! The manual indicates the break-in should last about 1000 miles with varying speeds; is there a range I should vary between?...
Also, I was suuuper excited that the seats fold completely flat on the Focus! I love this feature on my old Golf, and discovered the back seats flip up and the back rest fold completely flat. Perfect for storage!
Thanks for coming out of the shadows, craiger_bombs! [thumb] Congrats on your recent purchase too! I recommend driving at different speeds; vary it up and you'll be golden. This will enable your transmission to break-in each gear respectively. Good to read fold-flat seats are a necessity for you, just as they are for me. I have a ton of gear I transport and love the extra space.
Thanks to all for sharing your Focus love!
Happy driving,
Thomas