rodney_ws said:
Ford thinks VERY highly of that new Focus. I absolutely love the styling of it (never thought I'd say that about a Focus) ... the main drawback for me is this... no manual transmission in the higher trim versions. Yes, they'll be releasing a faster version of the 2012 Focus later in the year that does come with a manual, but I'd love to have the 160 HP with a manual (primarily for cost and gas mileage reasons)
Not trying to be rude here, but I don't think your PT is anywhere near being in the same league as the new Focus.
And the 40 mpg thing is a bit of a misnomer. You have to purchase an option package to get it up to 40 mpg... it's 38 mpg otherwise.
Agreed with the PT reference - maybe 28 mpg on the highway at best and the ride and drive are in a different league. And I know its 38 unless you purchase the option package but I could easily live with the uprade to 38. Thanks for the reply and I wonder when we will start seeing them. I like auto trannys so the manual not being available in certain models doesn't bother me. I drove more than my share of stick shifts and just prefer autos in my daily DFW commute. Thanks again,
Dave