Focus Wagon- I'm guessing Ford Aust won't?

murcod · 22-09-2005, 10:23 PM

Has anyone heard any news on if the Focus wagon will ever be sold here?

Holden have two small wagons- the Astra and the new Viva; Ford Australia have to offer????

whippet_zetec · 22-09-2005, 10:35 PM

preaching to the coverted here...I would love an Estate TDCi to come out here, chances? who knows...bucklys and none????

b2tf · 22-09-2005, 10:38 PM

Viva isnt a wagon is it? I thought it was a Convertible sorta thing.

I doubt it - not much call for wagons like that. Lancer Wagon, Astra Wagon etc.

murcod · 22-09-2005, 10:46 PM

Viva is available as a sedan, hatch and wagon. The new convertible is called the Tigra BTW. Viva is the Daewoo sourced vehicle- supposed to be based on the old Lacetti IIRC, but looks nothing like it.

With people downsizing vehicles due to fuel costs small wagons could become very popular.

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b2tf · 22-09-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mondeost24

Viva is available as a sedan, hatch and wagon. The new convertible is called the Tigra BTW. Viva is the Daewoo sourced vehicle- supposed to be based on the old Lacetti IIRC, but looks nothing like it.

Ahh, i see. I cant keep up with the stupid model names

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Martyvan · 22-09-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by whippet_zetec

preaching to the coverted here...I would love an Estate TDCi to come out here, chances? who knows...bucklys and none????

Im with you.... That would be an ideal car for me.... Economical, Roomy, and Fun to drive when need be ;-)

murcod · 24-09-2005, 11:31 AM

If Holden can justify having two small wagons, surely Ford should have at least one?!

BTW here's a pic of the Viva wagon it's priced at $19450 with an $1190 option pack for alloy wheels, ABS, and rear power windows

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Key features include:

1.8 litre DOHC engine (89kW)
Driver, front passenger and front side impact airbags
Air conditioning
Power steering
15” wheels
Stylish 2-tone grey interior
Front power windows (front and rear power windows on wagon)
CD/MP3 player
Power mirrors
Remote central locking
Over 20 storage spaces
Rear spoiler (hatch)
Roof racks and up to 1410 litres of cargo volume (wagon)
3 year/100,00km warranty
Optional pack: 15” alloy wheels (steel spare), ABS and rear power windows^

Come on Ford - where's the Focus Estate??

24-09-2005, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mondeost24

If Holden can justify having two small wagons, surely Ford should have at least one?!

BTW here's a pic of the Viva wagon it's priced at $19450 with an $1190 option pack for alloy wheels, ABS, and rear power windows

Come on Ford - where's the Focus Estate??

Hmmm, a Daewoo Nubira... I think were safe...

simonr · 24-09-2005, 11:47 AM

Do you really want these ugly things driving around australia?

Martyvan · 24-09-2005, 03:07 PM

I dont think we would import the LR model wagon, i would imagine that they would import this one... And with the 17" wheels... This one looks bloody nice & comes with

(from ffoc)
It's got the 2.0 Tdci engine with the following extra's:
- Eibach suspension kit
- Parking sensor's
- Sunroof
- Sony Radio
- Electric adjustable seats
- 17" inch wheels

whippet_zetec · 24-09-2005, 03:39 PM

yep I agree the new Estate looks the goods in the UK...when I was over there I also saw a few on the road along with a heap of the LS Hatch.

We are updating the Wife's car soonish, if Ford committed to the Estate I would delay the purchase, alternate I think we will end up with the Astra or Lancer Wagon/Estate....

simonr · 24-09-2005, 04:22 PM

Yer i have to admit the LS is much better than the pic i posted..

24-09-2005, 04:49 PM

I don't see Holden being too successful with having two small wagons.

whippet_zetec · 24-09-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RATT

I don't see Holden being too successful with having two small wagons.

i agree its a strange one...like cannibalising your own isnt it?

zetec · 25-09-2005, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by simonr

Do you really want these ugly things driving around australia?

I'd want one of these ugly things driving around Australia HELL YES!!! :1syellow1

Teki04 · 25-09-2005, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by zetec

I'd want one of these ugly things driving around Australia HELL YES!!! :1syellow1

and what is this? Looks like a ST170 estate... was it ever produced?

zetec · 25-09-2005, 02:37 AM

Yes they were actually. mmmmm

Martyvan · 25-09-2005, 09:23 AM

The euro LR Wagon, looks way better than the Yankee one.... Even though it is a ST170 Estate... Thats what we need, a Focus ST Estate... to create a whole new catagory - Compact Sports Wagon ;) Oh, and to compete against the V50

murcod · 12-10-2005, 09:35 PM

It's very interesting to read people rubbishing the Korean made cars (ie. Holden Viva); and then in another thread read about the dope smoking workers in South Africa's Ford factory making the Focus in between drags.... And then in yet another thread, horror stories about problems with the new Focus! :hihi:

Timmeh · 13-10-2005, 07:19 AM

I'd still rather be driving a South African car than a Korean car anyday, even if my SA made car only worked one day a week, it would be better than a Korean car that went about its miserable life every day trundling along with the inspiration of driving a washing machine. I can say this as a previous Korean car owner....

That ST wagon looks hot! While a wagon would do me, I'd take just about any turbo diesel Focus to be honest... it coulde tow my Escorts!

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Tim

murcod · 13-10-2005, 02:33 PM

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I'd still rather be driving a South African car than a Korean car anyday, even if my SA made car only worked one day a week, it would be better than a Korean car that went about its miserable life every day trundling along with the inspiration of driving a washing machine.

Some people require a reliable car for transport- in fact I'd say that would be most people- and they can't afford to have an expensive new car that's always in getting repaired.... Each to their own.

Timmeh · 13-10-2005, 04:33 PM

You're right - noone wants a car that's always off the road. Our BA XR6 spent four month off the road before we sold it! Worst car we have ever owned.

And you're also right that cars are just a means of transport to some people.

However, I don't think all SA cars are off the road all the time, I was exagerating to emphasise how much driving dynamics of a vehicle and overall feel matter to me. I have had some great cars (like my Mondeo and Focus) and had some terrible terrible ones.

Tim