2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

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May 3, 2012 | 10:20 AM

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Z28x

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Re: 2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

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Originally Posted by WhiteHawk

I was thinking the exact same thing. Even worse, you can get a base LS Camaro for $23,280 (plus $900 delivery I think) You have to be a diehard Focus lover to drop that kind of coin on one! Not bashing Ford in particular - I am sure a loaded Cruze prices out similarly.

The Focus ST is fully loaded the Camaro LS is not.

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Is it just me, or is it getting CRAZY expensive to buy a new car these days? I'm sorry, but I can't justify spending north of $25k on a such a vehicle...

Probably your paycheck ( Inflation Calculator | Find US Dollar's Value from 1913-2012 ) if it hasn't kept pace with inflation coupled with a desire by Ford to avoid creating a loss leader.

In 2002 the 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 started at around $19,900. Adjusted for inflation that would be $25,374.66 today. Focus ST is a lot more car for the money and at an inflation adjusted lower price.

May 3, 2012 | 10:51 AM

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JCU

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Re: 2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

What happened in 2002 is not much comfort when people are buying a car today though. It's all about perception.

May 3, 2012 | 12:18 PM

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Re: 2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

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The only real option I'd want on that car is the HIDs. But, to include that, you have to check off the $4400 option package.

I'll just do a true xenon projector retrofit for $500. And that includes paying someone to do it.

I hate that too. All the automakers are doing that. I just want the HIDs not the entire package that comes with it.

May 4, 2012 | 08:05 AM

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Re: 2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

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The Focus ST is fully loaded the Camaro LS is not.

In 2002 the 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 started at around $19,900. Adjusted for inflation that would be $25,374.66 today. Focus ST is a lot more car for the money and at an inflation adjusted lower price.

I've had an SRT-4 and a Cobalt SS, this Ford doesn't have the same gotta have it factor those two cars did.

May 4, 2012 | 01:17 PM

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Re: 2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

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I'd probably rather have this Focus than a stripper Camaro V6 or Mustang V6.

Are you kidding? Did you even read the article? The Focus ST is a stripper too. You want those leather Recaros, nav, and all that other stuff? Prepare for $28,930. You can get a 2LT Camaro for $400 more (and probably a comparable Mustang).

All I am saying is that the price makes it a very niche car. You have to want that specific car to pay that much.

-Geoff

May 4, 2012 | 01:20 PM

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Re: 2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

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The Focus ST is fully loaded the Camaro LS is not.

Ford would beg to differ. It is another $4435 fully loaded.

2013 Ford Focus ST | Experience the Thrill | Ford.com

-Geoff

May 7, 2012 | 03:03 PM

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newby

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Re: 2013 Focus ST from $24,495 252hp and 270tq 2.0 Turbo!

Not bad, Mazdaspeed3 has a bit more hp and tq, and may be a touch cheaper. Wonder how it will sell.

I'm interested to see if/when Dodge does an SRT Dart, how that will turn out.