Ford 2009 Focus Coupe
Reader’s Question:
I’m eager to try out the Focus Coupe here in Texas. But before I go to the dealer, what’s difference between the standard Focus and the coupe?
Harry
Houston, TX
Hello, Harry! It looks like someone wants to have a little fun in a Ford. Well, there are several things you can check out with 2009 Ford Focus Coupe when you visit a Ford dealer in Texas.
First, let’s go through what the standards on a Focus are. There’s 33 miles to a gallon from its 2.0 liter Duratec engine with 140 horsepower. There’s the Ford SYNC which is something they developed with Microsoft to help you communicate with your personal electronic devices like mp3 players, phones and PDAs. A very practical idea so you don’t have to fumble with them while driving.
Second, what’s with the coupe? Of course, there are just 2 doors, the obvious difference. Kidding, I know you know that. You can check out the ride on the Focus coupe and you’ll notice that the car is tuned more towards performance. You’re supposed to get a more responsive feel and comfort while driving this machine. Having the performance tuned suspension is supposed to give you that European driving feel. Since you’re into having fun with this machine, you might as well try out the SES trim. Mated with 5 speed manual transmission, the Duratec engine will crank out about 143 hp (feel this with the sport tuned exhaust) and still do 35 mpg on the highway. Here’s to your Focus!
2009 Ford Focus Houston Dealer
Reader’s Question:
So what’s up with the 2009 Ford Focus? Will there be enough pull for me to go to a Ford dealer here in Houston, Texas? I’m calling for some advice here.
Phillip
Houston, TX
Hello there, Phillip. I’m guessing that the best answer to your question is that the Ford motor company has upped the ante for the compact sedan market with its 2009 Ford Focus. I think most of the 2009 Focus owners in Houston, Texas are quite fond of the current year model. Although I’m not in the market for a new car right now, I figured that there are more than a couple of things to note in the new Focus.
Upped the ante, what exactly did I mean by that? Well, Ford has the 2.0 liter Duratec engine that’s supposed to give you 35 miles to a gallon. That’s almost the performance of a hybrid. But of course, that’s their standard rating. Actual values could prove to be like 3 to 4 points off, but still good for a sedan. What caught my eye in terms of features, though, is the SYNC system. Oh, my, I am still a techno freak. The SYNC system is supposed to integrate, via Bluetooth, a phone and even your digital music player. I think this feature on a Ford will prove to be very valuable in terms of safety. Nothing distracts a driver more than his or her mobile phone. So just imagine, having it all integrated in your car and voice-activated. You can even fetch a song from your music player through voice. WOW. That’s what I said, too.
Happy Focus-ing, Phillip.
Champion Ford Dealers in Houston Texas
Reader’s Question:
I am considering of getting a Taurus from Champion Ford Houston, but do they allow trade ins?
Branden
Houston Texas
Champion Ford in Houston accepts trade in. I swapped my 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with them two years ago when I purchased my Ford Focus. It was not in a good condition. I made a phone call on one of the advertisements in the Green sheet where they say that they will pay money for cars. Initially, those stuffs are not worth it and I would warn against anyone using them. Everyone I talked to would only purchase my car for fewer than three hundred dollars. I had purchased that car for three thousand.
So, I visited the Champion Ford Houston to obtain my Focus and inquire if they get trade ins. The Champion Ford Houston sales person informs me yes and I spoke to him about the condition and make, model, year, and all of that. In the end, they ended up presenting me one thousand five hundred dollars for it–way more than I anticipated. I was not looking for big money, just, you know a slightly more than three hundred dollars.
The good thing is that you do not even have to phone them up or visit them to see if they will take your trade in any longer, since they have this craze on the Champion Ford Houston dealer website that allows you to know how much your car is. I always get new cars from Planet Ford Houston. This has been my carried out ever since I got my first car when I was sixteen under my dad’s name and worked at McDonald’s to pay it off. I guess it could be for the reason that of the location, which is right in my district and it is also the people. A lot of sales person at car dealerships are so jolly and phony that it gets on my nerves, but the people at Houston Planet Ford are more genuine and often hilarious.
I hope I was able to help.
2008 Ford Focus Houston Texas
Reader’s Question:
I have seen some advertisements about the 2008 Ford focus here in Houston, Texas. My dad plans on buying the Ford Focus, but he still wants me to research about it first. Can you feature a review about this vehicle?
Sally
Houston, TX
The Ford Focus has been in the market for a few years now. Looking at a parked 2008 Ford Focus, I can say that a lot of improvements had been developed on its body. But this one shows a more refreshed version as compared to the traditional Focus passing in front of you on a busy street in Houston, Texas. Starting with the body style, I find it to be conservative, but just good enough as compared to the 2003 Focus. Climbing inside, you will find that the controls are easy to use and require little automotive knowledge. I can say it is such a smart and simple lay out.
Pricing for this model is market competitive, but only if you are just looking at the Focus. Several visits to car dealers quote out at just under $16k with the specified equipment. And price expectation ranges from $700-900 between invoice and MSRP, but the end product will leave buyers wanting more. It’s one of a few good cars which needs market attention; the 2008 Ford Focus will find its buyers no problem. I still find it too crucial for economy cars like the Ford focus to survive in the car industry. But who knows, maybe Ford would still come up with better Focus models. And since you mentioned that you plan to purchase this type of car, I think you can add up on some of your research the best insurance that should go with your car. Try to check out the premiums and rates on this website.
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