New Daily Driver

**JDraper** · 05-19-2008, 05:15 PM

Picked up a new DD today. '08 Focus SE Deluxe...35 mpg is sure nice with todays gas prices!!

BTW...dealer sticker has been removed since the pix was taken...

**Blee1099** · 05-19-2008, 05:18 PM

I'd still like to know how Grog can fit in a Focus..

**JDraper** · 05-19-2008, 05:20 PM

It's surprisingly roomy inside. However...we had to get one without the sunroof. I need that extra 2" of space in the roof. Test drove one with the sunroof and I'm bumping the top...

cybergasm · 05-19-2008, 06:06 PM

So when's the Sport Suspension and wheels goin on?

**Tbars4** · 05-19-2008, 06:35 PM

...I want to become a mod so I can afford a new car..

....Wait, I can see by the license plate holder that you really wanted a '66 mustang...

**Blee1099** · 05-19-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbars4

...I want to become a mod so I can afford a new car..

....Wait, I can see by the license plate holder that you really wanted a '66 mustang...

They already have one and its not his.. its hers, touch it without her permission and face the wrath of Sue. Trust me you don't wanna be on that end..

**JDraper** · 05-19-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbars4

...it, I can see by the license plate holder that you really wanted a '66 mustang...

What's behind the closed garage door in picture #3

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**Tbars4** · 05-19-2008, 06:52 PM

..Lol, she get's the mustang and,

, I like her...

**JDraper** · 05-19-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbars4

..Lol, she get's the mustang and,

, I like her...

I've got my own Mustang

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The Focus and the F-150 are the daily drivers...The Mustang's don't see rain or snow.

**Tbars4** · 05-19-2008, 07:08 PM

...But hers is better,lol...

...Now ya got me missing my old Mach1...

...But one of these days I will do that route again but this time, with a 429 that I didn't get to do before...

*Stic-o* · 05-19-2008, 07:30 PM

Congrats on the new mileage monster

**JDraper** · 05-19-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stic-o

Congrats on the new mileage monster

Thanks...I ran it around town today, and then the 3 of us went out to DQ for a treat tonight....Average MPG around town...33.8

. My buddy has one and after putting 2500 miles on the motor he's up around 35 around town...not too shabby....

*Stic-o* · 05-19-2008, 10:04 PM

My wife had a '98 Escort when I met her, and I called it the death trap. Just didn't like the way it was built. I'm happy with trading a few MPG's for good safety

S60 get 28-29 average

*frickea86* · 05-20-2008, 10:15 AM

Nice pick up Draper.

Grandfather just picked up one with the I4 and manual. He just rolled over 3,000miles on her and is getting close to 40mpg. He loves that thing to death. Plenty of interior space and power for that DOHC I4. Ford has stepped up the quality margin a little.

*Glen4X4* · 05-31-2008, 07:24 AM

Nice Car Draper, must be nice getting those MPG's! lol Is that equipped with the Sync package? Is that auto or 5spd? Did you get that out of town that is has an emissions sticker?

**JDraper** · 05-31-2008, 07:51 AM

Has Sync, 5 speed and Lake Ford did a dealer swap to get it for me.

*Glen4X4* · 05-31-2008, 08:14 AM

Thats cool, its a nice looking car man.

**Blee1099** · 05-31-2008, 12:47 PM

It does ride nice I have to say being passenger.. Atleast this time around, the driver didn't shift into 1st when she thought she was in 3rd.

05-19-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,398 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New Daily Driver Picked up a new DD today. '08 Focus SE Deluxe...35 mpg is sure nice with todays gas prices!! BTW...dealer sticker has been removed since the pix was taken... __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

05-19-2008, 05:18 PM	#2
Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs	I'd still like to know how Grog can fit in a Focus.. __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing

05-19-2008, 06:35 PM	#5
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,905 Vehicle Specs	...I want to become a mod so I can afford a new car......Wait, I can see by the license plate holder that you really wanted a '66 mustang... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

05-19-2008, 06:52 PM	#8
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,905 Vehicle Specs	..Lol, she get's the mustang and, , I like her... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

05-19-2008, 07:08 PM	#10
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,905 Vehicle Specs	...But hers is better,lol......Now ya got me missing my old Mach1... ...But one of these days I will do that route again but this time, with a 429 that I didn't get to do before... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

05-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#3
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,398 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	It's surprisingly roomy inside. However...we had to get one without the sunroof. I need that extra 2" of space in the roof. Test drove one with the sunroof and I'm bumping the top... __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

05-19-2008, 06:06 PM	#4
cybergasm B Humboldt Ks 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,603 Vehicle Specs	So when's the Sport Suspension and wheels goin on?

05-19-2008, 07:30 PM	#11
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,425 Vehicle Specs	Congrats on the new mileage monster __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

05-19-2008, 10:04 PM	#13
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,425 Vehicle Specs	My wife had a '98 Escort when I met her, and I called it the death trap. Just didn't like the way it was built. I'm happy with trading a few MPG's for good safety S60 get 28-29 average __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

05-20-2008, 10:15 AM	#14
frickea86 Rust? You mean character! Pittsburgh, PA '97 XLT SOHC Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle Specs	Nice pick up Draper. Grandfather just picked up one with the I4 and manual. He just rolled over 3,000miles on her and is getting close to 40mpg. He loves that thing to death. Plenty of interior space and power for that DOHC I4. Ford has stepped up the quality margin a little. __________________ Adam 4.0 SOHC Modified w/ Magnaflow Exhaust... '10 Edge Sport

05-31-2008, 07:24 AM	#15
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,438 Vehicle Specs	Nice Car Draper, must be nice getting those MPG's! lol Is that equipped with the Sync package? Is that auto or 5spd? Did you get that out of town that is has an emissions sticker? __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

05-31-2008, 07:51 AM	#16
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,398 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Has Sync, 5 speed and Lake Ford did a dealer swap to get it for me. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

05-31-2008, 08:14 AM	#17
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,438 Vehicle Specs	Thats cool, its a nice looking car man. __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

05-31-2008, 12:47 PM	#18
Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs	It does ride nice I have to say being passenger.. Atleast this time around, the driver didn't shift into 1st when she thought she was in 3rd. __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing