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Old 06-04-2013, 06:29 AM   #1
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Hey Guys,

I am curious to get the feedback from those people that have upgraded their Mk3 Focus for a Focus ST. The dealer tried to get me to trade in the car the other day, and I am also a little concerned about the longevity of the DCT transmission....so am considering it.

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from what i've read with other guys that have done this, they all love their swap. IMO, it makes perfect sense, you get a faster car with a great engine/manual tranny and the same interior room as the car your trading in. if you love how your car is now, but wouldn't mind a slightly stiffer ride and more HP/TQ, it's worth it
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SUSS did it and he loves it. Went from an SEL to an ST
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SUSS did it and he loves it. Went from an SEL to an ST
Check the a/c though, I'm not sure if it's worse than my last car or if I'm not preparing the car properly by using the sun shield and tinting the windows. Although I don't remember the SEL ever blowing warm air when set to full cold once the a/c is on, so I might have to have that looked at.

Otherwise yes I do love the engine and gearbox so far, as well as the handling and larger front brakes.
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I say, go for the ST, DEREKC!

A little over two weeks ago, I traded my 2012 Focus "S", 5 speed sedan, for a black ST that was headed to Socal on the train from Michigan. It arrived one week later. I took a drive on Ortega Highway, and the cornering, and acceleration are fantastic.

I had upgraded my 2012's, suspension (Steeda, H&R), wheels (Braid), tires (BFG), intake and exhaust (FSWerks), shifter (Steeda) and rear motor mount (Mazda S3, CorkSport). It was my daily driver, and I never had a single problem with it.

I think the standard Focus and the ST are both great cars for the money. There's just no comparison, performance wise. I'm real happy with the ST!
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Turns out my A/C was over charged, but barring that I still love the ST a lot more than my SEL, and I was pretty happy with the SEL also.
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