Focus VS Civic
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If you go by the definition of a full size vehicle by the EPA:
Wheelbase over 110" and length over 197"
Mercury Grand Marquis - WB 115" length 210"
Ford Five Hundred - WB 113" length 200"
Ford Fusion - WB 107" length 190"
Ford Focus sedan - WB 102" length 175"
Wheelbase over 110" and length over 197"
Mercury Grand Marquis - WB 115" length 210"
Ford Five Hundred - WB 113" length 200"
Ford Fusion - WB 107" length 190"
Ford Focus sedan - WB 102" length 175"
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Hey Dustin, I actually disagree with you about wikipedia. Its a fairly accurate website. I used to always double check the info off of there, and rarely found inaccuracies.
They arent perfect however, and probably make some mistakes, just like any other site.
They arent perfect however, and probably make some mistakes, just like any other site.
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Originally Posted by preppypyro
but the focus you sit a little more upright.
In my 01 you can tilt the seat back to suit your taste, and also there's a crank under the seat to raise the driver's seat up and down to suit your preference.Still mostly happy with my Focus at 181k km, almost sad to see it go and get an Excursion. My biggest complaint right now is the rust showing up this winter, bottoms of driver side doors and around 3rd brake light, but that's an Ontario winter driven car for ya.
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Have you had alot of problems with your focus Chad? I had a buddy that I went to some classes with a few years ago with a 2001, and that thing was terrible. It was breaking down every second day.
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Not all problems at the same time. 
First was EGR valve sensor, then came front coil springs, ignition cylinder locked, fuel pump failure (on the Trans-Canada between Kenora and Winnipeg
) AC leak. Current problems - broken exhaust hanger, AC again, and probably needs a rad this spring, unless it's a leaky hose, but I haven't been able to find the coolant leak yet.
To Ford's credit, at least when a part gets replaced, it's an upgraded design. You're not replacing a crappy part with a crappy part.
First was EGR valve sensor, then came front coil springs, ignition cylinder locked, fuel pump failure (on the Trans-Canada between Kenora and Winnipeg
) AC leak. Current problems - broken exhaust hanger, AC again, and probably needs a rad this spring, unless it's a leaky hose, but I haven't been able to find the coolant leak yet.To Ford's credit, at least when a part gets replaced, it's an upgraded design. You're not replacing a crappy part with a crappy part.
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Well all in all it wasnt bad, I didnt mind it.
The problem with buying one for me, is the reliability issue. Ford has been known to have reliability, and longevity issues with the smaller cars,a nd for right now that would scare me away.
Civic has been around along time and is tried tested and true, no matter if your a fan of them or not!
The problem with buying one for me, is the reliability issue. Ford has been known to have reliability, and longevity issues with the smaller cars,a nd for right now that would scare me away.
Civic has been around along time and is tried tested and true, no matter if your a fan of them or not!
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Originally Posted by preppypyro
That sucks your broke down on the trans canada, that wouldnt be fun.