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December 1st, 2008 10:27 AM #1thanks to your responses to my previous post, which helped a lot. as a clincher, i decided to test drive both the jazz and the focus at the auto focus auto show. here are my observations:
jazz:
1) easier to control (lighter body)
2) suspensions are inferior compared to the focus
3) really comfortable seats
focus:
1) responsive and powerful engine
2) smoother ride due to superior suspensions
3) seats are on the hard side
as i mentioned before, riding comfort is an important criteria in making my decision. but with my test drive results, i can't make a decision w/c provides better riding comfort.
better suspension vs better seats?
or are harder seats better since it's brand new? will it get better as it's being used?
so far, these two remains a tie for us. it might boil down w/c dealer gives a better deal.
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December 1st, 2008 11:09 AM #2so u already got to know FORD FOCUS World Class / Superior Ride & Handling. its the manufacturers Champion in the WRC. okay regarding about the (relatively) harder seats.... it actually has two advantages.
1. gives better comfort over long distance driving >5hrs or more.
2. Focus's seats will mold to your body over-time, so don't worry about it.
plus another advantage is: would u like to provide business to Thailand workers or to our Kababayan's in Ford's Laguna Factory?
its no brainer, pick the Focus (and don't be swayed by Jazz trick rear seats, other than that, its not much).
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December 1st, 2008 05:09 PM #3
parakito's correct, the seats of the focus will mold your body in due time.
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December 1st, 2008 05:32 PM #4
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December 1st, 2008 05:40 PM #5Changing the seat is cheaper than changing the suspension in the long run. Not to mention you'll void the warranty if you mod the ride right away.
Focus gets my vote.
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December 1st, 2008 06:07 PM #6
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December 1st, 2008 06:15 PM #7My mistake.
What I mean was improving the seats. Like putting some cushions. Add-ons.
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December 6th, 2008 08:30 PM #8Focus gets my vote. Kaya lang it came too late. The Jazz I reserved a month ago is already at the dealership. Maybe i'll just wait for the full model change of the Focus. The european model has a crease siding. Maybe it will come to our shores in another year or two.
Just a moment... just checked my vin. mine not affected. i read somewhere 2018-2019...
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