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Old 16-05-2013, 11:46 AM   #1
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AutoGuide.com has a great road test comparo with the Mazda3 equivalent.
Much better auto journalism than the tripe we chooks get fed.
If yr into Focus top read, bring it to Oz pls.

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Old 16-05-2013, 12:39 PM   #2
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Old 16-05-2013, 12:55 PM   #3
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If yr into Focus top read, bring it to Oz pls.
And ST teh weekend out if them without nevermind.
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Old 16-05-2013, 01:10 PM   #4
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AutoGuide.com has a great road test comparo with the Mazda3 equivalent.
Much better auto journalism than the tripe we chooks get fed.
If yr into Focus top read, bring it to Oz pls.
They already have!!!
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Old 16-05-2013, 01:19 PM   #5
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I've got AutoGuide.com bookmarked, I recon its worth it after all the US is where our decisions are made. AND I don't know how to do that, I'm pre-computer.
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Old 16-05-2013, 04:15 PM   #6
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AutoGuide.com has a great road test comparo with the Mazda3 equivalent.
Much better auto journalism than the tripe we chooks get fed.
If yr into Focus top read, bring it to Oz pls.
The ST Focus has been on sale in Australia for about 6 months now.
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Old 16-05-2013, 04:28 PM   #7
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The ST Focus has been on sale in Australia for about 6 months now.
Well there you go ....serves me right for ALWAYS zapping the adds, assuming they do advertise it.
But the write-up is worth the read still, the stuff we get is shallow and superficial in comparison
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They went on sale last year - August 1st was the "on sale" date, however deliveries didn't start until after that.

I've had mine for 6 months, they are a brilliant little car for the money - such a great all rounder.
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They went on sale last year - August 1st was the "on sale" date, however deliveries didn't start until after that.

I've had mine for 6 months, they are a brilliant little car for the money - such a great all rounder.
How much did you pay?
Looks like a nice car to me
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Old 16-05-2013, 05:32 PM   #10
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I've read that 2012 plates can be picked up for 40k and under.

Retail on a brand new one is around 43k from memory. (Drive away prices)
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Old 16-05-2013, 05:37 PM   #11
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I got speshul price on my ST

Love it and IMO and many a journo (Not that i care what they think) its the best all round hot hatch.

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I've read that 2012 plates can be picked up for 40k and under.

Retail on a brand new one is around 43k from memory. (Drive away prices)
Wow! You could get a loaded Mustang GT for that here. Focus ST is around $25K.
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Old 16-05-2013, 10:11 PM   #13
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Wow! You could get a loaded Mustang GT for that here. Focus ST is around $25K.
Yeah, we Aussies are a soft touch unfortunately.
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I've seen 2012 demos for $36,990 drive away here in brisbane.
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