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Old 18-09-2021, 03:49 PM   #16
John Humpo
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Smile Re: Ford focus st or ford focus st-3

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Originally Posted by Aussieguy View Post
In turbo cars, I much prefer a manual, if a AUTO is the only option, I would rather just get a on turbo. Turbos are much more fun IMO in a manual. I tried a Auto Golf R and hated it, sold it within a month.

I now just bought a 2013 Focus ST with really low Ks and hopefully it lives up to my expectations when it arrives from Melbourne.
Yeh Aussieguy I get your point, back in the distant past I owned a manual XB GT 4 door & loved it but today the auto's are just so good, fast shifting & reliable in particular the Torque converter auto's as in the 2021 Focus ST ( I also needed to consider the other half who will only drive an auto! so there's that) you can use the paddles at anytime & it's really quick using them especially in Sports mode that quickens throttle response, stiffens suspension a tad & makes gear swaps even quicker, I love this thing, it's so much fun, you can even just potter around town calmly in Normal mode, best of both worlds IMO. cheers.
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