Yes that makes it even worse. You know how much it costs us because we financially support Israel? The foreign policy setbacks are enormous too. And they sell US arms technology to the Chinese. What a friend. We fund their enemies too. Better if we spent that cash on our own military or citizens.

I can't wait for my tax dollars to pay for it!

Sucks for people in DC and other places where you can’t have pistols...I guess they should just make a law that says people should be nice to each other.

Don’t forget all the socialists and mellenials that are rioting currently as they think they are above the law and entitled to everything everyone else has just because they are a citizen.

Funny, that somewhat applies to America now.

Oh I know all about the dual clutch buck. I usually drive it aggressively but just because I plan on getting rid of it at 100k haha. The manual mode is like putting a drunk midget in the trans to shift for you. I already had the seal done and clutches under warranty. I watched the procedure online on how to service…

Got my 2013 Focus from a rental place too. Great deal and had leather and sunroof option for some reason. There is something about the steering feel that makes me want to throw it around too. Pretty peppy even coming from a 2000 Accord 4 cylinder.

I got my wife a 2013 auto and the transmission is not so good (terrible). I love everything else about it (except sync). Looking at STs for a while but can’t really justify getting one. Is it even comparable? If is even half as fun as the ST I may get one. Or maybe I should test drive the Mazda 3.

The gauge cluster looks like it is out of a 1999 Buick Regal. It is atrocious. That is the one thing the driver looks at all the time. That is the last place to skimp. I try to overlook theses things but it is so bad.

If it is the stock transmission it is a ticking time bomb. It needs full suspension too because all stock components are junk and failed in the first 30k miles.

Yes I know this. That is why I said to research it. I know firsthand that they had serious issues with the Focus because I work with the former Ford warranty center manager. And when I called the dealer they had 13 other cars in having the same repair done.

What? I am telling you a fact. Do some research. Look up ecoboost carbon packing too. The worst part about the Focus transmission seal issue is that they knew exactly what the issue was from day one because it was leaking fluid where it shouldn’t be but they said it was a calibration issue. Also they denied my request…

My 2013 Focus that had to have the transmission removed and shaft seal and clutches replaces when it only had 40k miles on it wants a word with you.

Spielman's law: anything that can go wrong will go right.

Yes, yes, and yes. You sir just said what I have also been saying for a long time on here. We need an ATS rebadged as a Nova. I don’t even care if it just a stripped down naturally aspirated v6 and a 6 speed if it comes in at around $25k. It would be one of it not the only fun RWD sedan on the market in that price…

Exactly. Where are all the comments about how irresponsible this is? Remember that street racing crash a little while back that everyone freaked out about? Why isn't this guy being called a piece of trash?

What is the point of having a DOHC engine if it doesn’t make more power? It is was bigger, more complicated, and cost more than the “outdated” LS engine cam in block architecture. The only 4.6 worth anything needed 4 valves and a blower. The ecoboost with a few simple mods is infinitely better than any modded 4.6…

A great reminder that the 4.6 was not that good. Going from that to the 5.0 was like going from riding horses straight to jet packs. Pun intended?

Had a third gen, then a GTO and think the same. The new Camaro made me lose all interest really. I find myself more drawn to the Focus ST and this than anything GM has. Ford is killing it lately and GM is dead in the water it seems.

I am surprised as well how this all went down. But this..."Most soldiers who helped facilitate the shoot had thought it was fully approved by the chain of command..." That is almost worst than what actually happened if they thought this was approved. I hope that was just their lame excuse for acting in a way they knew…