Focarse TDCi

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Erm, I've never slagged off the 306?

I only registered here because I was looking for another 306, a diesel, but couldn't find one at the time my Celica sold. The Focus is an alternative, if you don't like it, don't open the thread, damnit!

Regardless...Devils_fuel - they are fantastic to drive, the seat position is quite high and you feel a bit at odds with the gearshift location (seems far away and has really long throw) but the chassis itself is superb. The Focus took the crown from Peugeot and has held it until even today for the best handling hatch and it is really quite satisfying to drive even in this form. Mine is a 'Sport' spec (Christ knows how they justify that moniker) which means it has suspension from a Zetec model and 17" wheels. It does understeer, like all FWDs, but like the old Pugs it's really keen to turn-in initially and the steering is very responsive.

Wiring the new stereo in this coming weekend. Struggling to find a ST170 rear spoiler though, little bit put off going for a fiberglass copy from eBay too.