@Martenjr3 7 жыл бұрын
I'm just going to be honest and I hope this gets read. I love your content savagegeese and I do for the real reason that it's not fake. A couple year ago I stumbled across your channel when I was driving a civic si. My friends and I all were like "mod life bro!" and booost but as I watched your old video you said kids grow out of that and I did. I wondered a long time why your channel isn't as big as some others but now I finally get it. This is real feesback and some people who mod especially younger kids get this pressure that they need to mod like tj hunt or they won't be accepted. my old friends now that still are doing that ricer junk say your content is boring. I say it's a breath of fresh air. Please keep up your passion.
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
+Serenade Blue Thank you and, I know the young crowd does not get it. Its rare because that scene is mostly about show and status. The mod culture is constantly about whats next, how to out do the next guy. Its like the male equivelent of buying purses and shoes. Not all people are that way but most are. And as I am sure you have learned you get older most often you grow out of it because its a law of dimishing returns. Expensive. I ran forums in the 2000s and all the early 20s people who helped me and were so passionate disappeared after college, getting married. When kids came, cars culture was last thing on mind. I have seen it over and over. I am still a huge car guy but it has evolved seemingly like it has for you. Thanks again.
@97I30T 7 жыл бұрын
Serenade Blue I stopped modding cars after I installed a stage 3 tune on my 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero that blew up the engine 6 weeks later. Once modding bit me in the ass like that I wanted nothing to do with it anymore. I should have just left that car alone. It was fine stock. If you mod your cars it's not a question of if, but when something that you modded on the car will come back to bite you in the ass, or you will grow tired of the mods eventually.
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
I could not even go out in public unless my tips were frosted.
@mcearl8073 7 жыл бұрын
Yea once you get older and especially after kids you realize modding cars is generally equivalent to burning money and taking a good car and turning it into a rough riding, less reliable, hard to sale car. The only mods I do these days are ones that make my life better somehow, like a remote starter or window tint.
@sunnyboy6118 7 жыл бұрын
That's a good point I grew out of that modding scene too. Because I'm sick and tired of working on old and new problems daily. I like tasteful, functional, reliable mods still.
@sandonlettieri7218 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve put 225k miles on my 2013 Focus ST and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. Definitely a lot fun for the money.
@joshuaharris9853 3 жыл бұрын
225k? How’s it been in terms of reliability?
@Hankblue 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuaharris9853 Judging by the silence I'm guessing.. expensive 😂
@julianc.6589 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuaharris9853 pretty good, driven my across country twice and no problems
@krazed0451 Жыл бұрын
@@Hankblue Given he's made it 225k miles and didn't think to mention reliability I would imagine no major problems...
@Hankblue Жыл бұрын
@@krazed0451 I dunno man, sometimes petrol heads with a high maintenance car are like people in abusive relationships, too ashamed to talk about it.
@MALKton 7 жыл бұрын
one of the things i like most about savagegeese ist that he routinely measures trunk space in cadavers.
@lobsterbark 7 жыл бұрын
All my car friends do the same thing, lmao. When looking at different, cars, we always measure cargo space in whole bodies.
@blackpantswhitesocks 7 жыл бұрын
Savagegeese, I really like the owner's input on the car. Why they bought it over other cars, etc. Gives a realistic point of view with good info.
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
+blackpantswhitesocks I plan on doing this for these, ask the questions, STFU and let the owner do the talking.
@jeffg9612 7 жыл бұрын
Might be interesting to record those comments before owner hears SGs commentary.
@charliejohn1 6 жыл бұрын
I 've been having my Focus ST for 4 years and I still love the thing. Great car!!!
@crosstolerance 5 жыл бұрын
The one thing that I hate about the ST is the frequent heat soak issue. An upgraded intercooler should fix the problem though.
@charliejohn1 4 жыл бұрын
@@crosstolerance I did a major upgrade on my Focus ST 6 weeks ago [INTERCOOLER, SCOOP, COLD AIR INTAKE, SOUND DELETE, CATBACK 3 EXHAUST, ECOBOOST COLD SPARK PLUGS, AND A COBB ACCESSPORT]. Different car, a lot more love 😍.
@crosstolerance 4 жыл бұрын
@@charliejohn1 Suspension and tire upgrades as well.
@charliejohn1 4 жыл бұрын
@@crosstolerance The list is always expanding on the upgrades I want to do on the car. I'm planning a trek across America next summer so those two items are on the list, along with spider headlights.👍
@Ballsack44 2 жыл бұрын
Still have it?
@alexandrecorbin7300 5 жыл бұрын
I went to the ford dealership to try a 14 st in yellow, left with the car 😂
@GunKata 5 жыл бұрын
How are you liking it ? In the market now ...
@tommyodayiv9734 5 жыл бұрын
Buying one monday
@Cupcakeprincess85 4 жыл бұрын
Tommy Oday IV Did you get it?
@DeathKillaGaming 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2014 st1 and its a fliping blast to drive..
@Cupcakeprincess85 4 жыл бұрын
DecesTV any pictures of it on KZfaq or Instagram???
@RealtimeReviews613 7 жыл бұрын
I WANNA SEE MORE TURBOSKI DRIVES WITH YOU THAT SHIT IS FUNNY AS FUCK
@iphone3guru 7 жыл бұрын
Bought my ST3 Focus and couldn't be happier. I love the interior, its nicer than its competition with the leather Recaros.
@BorisTerekidi 7 жыл бұрын
A few years ago I drove my mom's old Focus around the twisty bends in the cottage country. I kid you not, it felt 100 times better than my wife's BMW. It was just so perfect.
@Dowlphin 4 жыл бұрын
I don't remember the year, but at some point Michael Schumacher optimized the Ford Ka suspension (what a waste, LOL) and I assume Ford benefitted from that know-how for their other cars, too. Related to that anecdote: Testers considered the Ka's handling better than the VW Golf's, and then Michael Schumacher offered VW to help them improve the Golf's suspension, too, and they were so triggered, one VW guy almost literally saying: "Who does he think he is?!?"
@YasumotoUS 7 жыл бұрын
That was a very enjoyable, honest take on the ST. The turn-in aspect of the ST has me intrigued as twisty country road driving is a daily thing for my current location. Love how the country road example was brought up as you guys made the lap around that un-sold suburban McMansion development. :)
@madmyro 4 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say I’m a big fan and you helped me in making the decision to pick up a 2014 ST3. Been watching for years and I trust your judgment and reviews. Thanks again💯💯✌🏽
@lowandslow24 7 жыл бұрын
LOL didn't blur out "69" on the rear plate. You're hilarious.
@YasumotoUS 6 жыл бұрын
@1:29 - I just noticed that. Subtle. :D
@tractorback76 6 жыл бұрын
I caught that too!! Passive aggressive humor hahaa
@coopkink 4 жыл бұрын
nice
@rileygifford1596 7 жыл бұрын
Wow that guy is really cool! Great review on a fun car, thanks for taking a look at it Savage Geese! I've had my Focus ST 3 now for a 1 year and it is a VERY cost effective way to go fast! The more mods the merrier, but stock this thing is a hoot from the dealership to 25,000km on the OD. So far so good!
@Cogito1978 7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this format of "viewer drives" with tom not contributing until his perspective at the end. Tom also is super natural and could be a contributor. Maybe include just a short comment on maintenance/reliability as well. Nice job to you both. I agree "drive with turb" segment is always entertaining part.
@Eccentricplum 3 жыл бұрын
“Need a forklift to get in here” Dead.💀
@krisz2325 7 жыл бұрын
1:31 I appreciate the subtleties in the editing.
@fabjonjon 5 жыл бұрын
No need to use that redline dude. Powerband is done at 5500 and more efficiently fast in the next gear...especially with a good tune.
@oceanhome2023 4 жыл бұрын
Lots of low end torque ! Love it ! you don’t have to beat it up to enjoy it !
@meganjay30 4 жыл бұрын
Well that is true but I have the fiesta ST and that thing loves to scream.. Also these engines need to be rang out.. They are built to be screamers plus they are direct injection and get carbon build up.. They need high revs.
@Jimmieadamsp 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, all the power sits between 3 and 4000.
@bluerisk 4 жыл бұрын
Even worse, a regular Focus just shuts down. Pretty bad if you are just taking over some cars and a truck is coming nearer and nearer.
@meganjay30 4 жыл бұрын
@@bluerisk table torque curve...
@jony6toes307 4 жыл бұрын
Been a subscriber for a while.....love your informative cut through the bullshit commentary and dry humour....... Great work and keep em coming......
@blues03 7 жыл бұрын
The way he gives left/right directions.
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
I did not want to interrupt like GPS, "In 13 feet turn right on annoying street, then go 3.2 miles until the road turns left for .6 miles."
@freepadz6241 7 жыл бұрын
The panel gap at the front is adjustable by two rubber mounts under the bonnet. Same as any car, they can be misset. Nothing to do with build quality. Cheers, love the vids btw.
@VS666 7 жыл бұрын
wow track driving in a Viewer Drives video? A+ !!!
@chop2093 6 жыл бұрын
The “Can it fit cadavers” comment made me spit out my soda I was laughing so hard.
@happyjoyjo 7 жыл бұрын
Man, if I wasn't broke as shit i'd love to own a Focus ST. It looks like it's a ton of fun to drive and would be very usable in the day to day. Also despite all the electronic safety equipment and controls it's a car that you really drive without being, well, shitty. Another good video, interesting to see more branching out, keep up the good work!
@PapaP86 7 жыл бұрын
In my experience, mixed driving (calculate it by trip meter every fill up), I get about 24-26mpg, and that does include getting on the throttle a good bit at different times over the course of the tank. Mine is a 2016, not sure if that'd make any difference efficiency wise, but I doubt it should. I have an FSWerks 93 Oct tune and averaged 25mpg mixed driving on my last tank (city and freeway) and going wide open throttle at least 6-12 times over the tank, but generally just commuting. I've also tried with the stock tune and got similar results, about 25.5mph mixed. The lowest averages I've gotten have been 22-23mpg. I think recently, gas may have switched from winter/cold weather formula to summer/warm weather, so probably getting a little more efficiency now. Babying it and driving like a sane person, I think you could eek ~27mpg out of it mixed driving, but driving like that kinda defeats the point of a car like this.
@kristofferpence 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to finally hear your opinion. Been driving my 2016 st1 for almost a year. Glad I leased it, because it looks like all the 2nd generation ecoboost engines are benefiting from port and direct injection. I pulled off my intake manifold at 5500 miles a couple months ago. An absolute joke how much has already caked on .
@OldAssSax 7 жыл бұрын
Kristoffer Pence Nuthin' like Focus ST cake .
@johng.4959 7 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! really like how brutally honest you are. please don't ever change!
@Ala7madFilms 6 жыл бұрын
Please let me tell you this... the modern cars are becoming more expensive and to techy means more wiring, more hard to resolve and maintain the car... but for years I've been trying to tackle down a manual car that is Fun, Daily, Angry, and cheap: those are the 4 essence that I have been looking for. Cannot go with the GTI, STi, RS3, TT, and Z370, Mustang or Camaro Eco Boost cuz Pricy af… I'm stuck with only two options, the BRZ or this Focus ST because they both offer not only better price, but available aftermarket parts and even the expiration of the warranty I can almost find dozens of aftermarket parts for that I can guarantee, which one should I go??? they are both so good.
@shorpy3407 6 жыл бұрын
Why not base WRX? Priced only $1500-$2k more than the brz
@JonasRosenven 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very enjoyable video. I especially liked the drive and talk with the owner at the end.
@lito777 7 жыл бұрын
awesome! keep doing more of these if you can. It's cool that you did a review of the car as you normally do but then u interviewed him as he drove. I like the concept! It also helped that he wanted to talk. some people freeze up when they are recorded.
@Affalterbach1967 4 жыл бұрын
Now in 2020 that these cars are down to $12,000 used for reasonable condition, 100,000 miles (without getting the most broken salvage title clickbait build), this video is worth bumping and re-watching.
@poker_18rs92 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'd want to own any Ford that's out of warranty. Up that budget to around 18k & you can find a low mileage 2017.
@robreeto 2 жыл бұрын
@@poker_18rs92 yeah but at 18k I think I'd rather buy the awd WRX, I bought mine at 12,999 because it was cheaper than any of the competitors
@Dowlphin 4 жыл бұрын
0:26 That's a Tom Thanks movie. I like an unruly FWD because indeed it gives you that character and excitement that in a RWD car would be the rear's tendency to break out. In lack of a race track where you are aiming for fractions of seconds, it is a huge plus to have a car that toys a little with you, that, through some means, gives you a better feeling of the engine's power working on the car.
@future62 7 жыл бұрын
YES! I was wondering when you would start doing used cars.
@TheKaisarwilhelm 7 жыл бұрын
RegularCars does all of the used cars anyone needs.
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I would ever go to that extreme. I want to do some real old turds though. I have a short list.
@alexhc21 7 жыл бұрын
As an ST owner I will say that the ST1 package interior is lacking for sure. Also, though the ST1 has seats that fit everyone and are pretty comfortable, the ST2 and ST3 get the Recaros that are not comfortable for anyone that's 200 lbs+. Overall it's a great option for a fun daily. Great review
@bk138gt6 7 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'2 280 and the recaros in my ST 3 are snug but comfortable
@JewportMenthols 5 жыл бұрын
Spot on I swapped out the Recaro seats in my st2.
@Benjay1975 7 жыл бұрын
I lol'd when you said "If you're a beast" :)
@jdblake22 7 жыл бұрын
Great video man. I stumbled upon your reviews and I am very impressed with your ability to communicate. I currently have a 2015 FoST, COBB Tuned. Awesome car! Loads of fun.
@jsd6058 6 жыл бұрын
I just love how you put everything in perspective, thanks for this video nice video.
@SteeleWelcher 7 жыл бұрын
Every hatchback review should have a "Put a Bike In It!" segment.
@Dowlphin 4 жыл бұрын
And then the crazy scientist's feedback: "You were right. I actually managed to fit a Yamaha in it."
@petejr7583 7 жыл бұрын
"Sweat like a bald baboon"! Entertaining and informative Brah!👍🏻
@sciguy883 7 жыл бұрын
I love my 08 Honda Accord. Its a big car and shes older but once I put a decent set of tires on it, its so fun to throw around corners.
@sf7234 7 жыл бұрын
The owner Q&A was a great idea, something not many others do on youtube
@chrisogrady28 6 жыл бұрын
Have you ever driven/made a video on the old 1 Series platform (E82etc) specifically the 135i? They’re becoming the new Supra in the tuning scene and a turbowski underbody toughness assessment would be amazing.
@magicalminis597 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2014 Ford Focus ST in January of 2015. ZERO mods. It runs great. Great power. I have the ST1 and while the interior is not posh like some cars for me its the engine that stands out. I ruined a '92 GTI and a '93 Corrado SLC in the early 90s with way too mods from tuner catalogs back in the days before the internet. my journey to stock performance began in 2004 with a E36M3, hence my ST has remained stock and very reliable.
@dominic0313 7 жыл бұрын
gti video would be awesome
@acchaladka 7 жыл бұрын
Dominic Washington A Golf R video would be lovely.
@dominic0313 7 жыл бұрын
i know but i can only go off of what i have..... even though i would love to have a golf r
@aaron___6014 7 жыл бұрын
Dominic Washington GTI
@acchaladka 7 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have an R as well, I have a TDI and am waiting until the last week before I trade in for either a GTI or an R. Just heard we won't be getting the European horsepower bump in 2018 and it's making me re-think my relationshit with Fucking Volkswagen entirely. I need / want some realistic talk from the Goose.
@dominic0313 7 жыл бұрын
lol, thats what happened to me a week before i bought my mk7, the mk7.5 got announced, so annoying but i love my mk7
@thelamb777 7 жыл бұрын
Good day savage. I noticed that there is one (perhaps random) awkward mute in your videos lately. Could it be an editing bug? It's at 11:36 in this video, almost right in the middle. Maybe it's my browser.. Exciting review by the way. I own a '16 Fiesta ST w/ recaro's.
@fabjonjon 5 жыл бұрын
Im so glad i got the microsoft and nav package
@Mr.Thermistor7228 5 жыл бұрын
i almost spit out my frappuccino when you said "sweat like a bald baboon"
@foehammerone 7 жыл бұрын
Gotta get my weekly dose of savagegeese. Would love to see some Honda cars, 8th/9th Si, for 9th V6 Accord Coupe.
@Wallstreetavarice 5 жыл бұрын
Great review. I ended up purchasing my 2014 for 13,500 Canadian. I was leaning towards the WRX or G37X but the ST was just too good a value to pass up
@Ballsack44 2 жыл бұрын
Did you consider a gti?
@jawntanamo_bae 4 жыл бұрын
“Can I fit cadavers” - savagegeese is auto review Dexter
@timothycc711 5 жыл бұрын
Wow great video Savage. I love the track bits you work into your reviews. It's something I aways wanted to do but never got to experience. I wanted to take my Mustang Gt out on the track in Phoenix but chickened out(was scared to wreck car and was worried about track insurance). Now the car is sold so missed oportunity. This reminds me of the Cobalt SS supercharged I owned. The driving cons you mentioned were there but due to power on tap and handling it didn't reduce fun to drive factor one bit. Anyway you were right once you go with v8 na and rear wheel drive it's hard to go back to a 4 banger with front wheel drive.
@Roadstercycle 4 жыл бұрын
The rear seats do fold flat, you have to fold the seat bottoms up and the rear seat backs sit flat.
@vr6gls 7 жыл бұрын
Considering the fact that the interior of a car is the place you spend most of your time, I would believe it would be one of the most important things to consider when buying a car. The ST's cheap feeling interior would get old faster than its steering rack. I was between the ST and GTI when I was car shopping. The ST was fun to drive and engaging. I HATED the horrendous torque steer though. It's the main reason I went with the GTI. The GTI is much more refined and just as engaging as the ST (Though the GTI was 3k more expensive).
@Towboatin 4 жыл бұрын
I had one of these a few years ago. Unfortunately a deer tried to occupy the same space at the same time and it was wrecked, but I enjoyed it a lot while I had it. I didn't like the wide turning radius and the small fuel tank. I didn't love the center console, either. But it was a hell of a lot of fun to drive.
@fatboy19831 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent review again! Never been a fan of the Focus st. Torque steer, and in spite of its power , putting that power to the ground is a pain. The clutch is an on off switch. Impossible to beat at its real would price point. I am curious to see how the long term reliability will be. I Don't have a problem with the interior or exterior at this price point ( other than the small back seat) and the ride handling balance is good. The toughest and only real competition for the Focus St is the Excellent Fiesta St. The Fiesta st is a far far better car. Even if it's real world price is more. The Fiesta St is one of the most entertaining cars to drive under 30k. In many situations I find it MORE entertaining than my Brz.
@meganjay30 6 жыл бұрын
I have the Fiesta ST and yea it is crazy fun and just makes you laugh how playful it is and how easy it is to throw around on the tarmac.. Never ever gets old ! :D
@ellwitz9838 7 жыл бұрын
One Take by Savage Geese? Sorry Matt
@trebors386 7 жыл бұрын
Next he will be promoting his own brand of watches
@ChoPi-Eww 7 жыл бұрын
Elliott Horwitz Matt doesn't really cover the same points in One Takes, though I love his reviews as well.
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
Bro check out my watches, underwear and sunglasses. All used of course.
@trebors386 7 жыл бұрын
savagegeese only interested in the used underwear
@Benjay1975 7 жыл бұрын
ouch lol
@sficlassic 7 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2016 ST (ST2 package) and love it. Yes the suspension is a bit hard and there is brake fade (had that happen once). Where I live lots of hills and twisty county highways.......Lots of fun. Many times I go on google maps just to find the longest route just to get where I want to go.
@DearMajesty 7 жыл бұрын
I still think the Elantra Sport is an amazing buy. I wish they made a slightly upper-spec version...perhaps one with like 250hp and an LSD. That would be perfect. Then I'd have to buy it over this
@q80aziz 5 жыл бұрын
Still got my 2013 and by God when it comes to price/ performance there isn’t anything else out there to compete with it 👍
@curtisliew2761 7 жыл бұрын
Please review MK7 GTI next!
@DubbaDaveski 6 жыл бұрын
I know it may be old, but mind doing the speed3? Been looking for a good daily that will fit my kid yet not make me want to blow my brains out driving it every day with how boring it is. Currently have a fusion sport but its so bland and boring its ridiculous.
@StewDogR 7 жыл бұрын
to be fair, this is an ST1 (base model). the ST2 and ST3 have a much nicer interior, without the stupid number pad and horrible ST1 stereo
@ramonahumada4 7 жыл бұрын
Stewart Rolen the st3 does have a way better looking interior! that's something that could have been menchend in the vid!
@fatboy19831 7 жыл бұрын
Stewart Rolen , they also cost much more money. The low price of the St gives it a huge advantage over the competition. Add a few options And the Gti becomes a far better option. No matter what options you put in the St the base Gti interior and refinement blows it away.
@PapaP86 7 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't go so far as to say "blows it away" if you're talking an ST3. ST3 is very well equippred, and IMO comfortable. ST still has more power, better handling and given VW's track record, I would never buy one. Not that Ford has particularly good reliability/warranty, but the fact VW is below that is something to consider.
@timjones3866 7 жыл бұрын
The ST3 is full leather Recaro seats. also, the front hood is adjusted side to side by the "bumpers" just under the hood.
@brandonlibanio787 7 жыл бұрын
As a current owner of an RS (coming from an 86/FRS) i will have to disagree about the ride quality of the RS. In normal/sport it feels rather similar to what I had in the FRS. I daily drive my RS and have put close to 10,000km so far and it's been nothing short of impressive with hundreds of smiles along the way. The RS is purpose built, and quite honestly it was designed for the ultimate enthusiast, someone who is a fan of the RS brand/heritage and those looking for a balls to the wall hatchback with no compromises. Unfortunately I find those who complain about the ride in the RS tend to be those who have never owned a proper sports car/performance vehicle. The ride may be harsh but definitely not punishing. My wife who is currently 6 months pregnant hasn't complained once, and my 2 year old son laughs and giggles at the pops and burbles. The Focus RS is an experience, it's a purpose built hot hatch that brings the smiles in many ways. The more I drive my beast, the more I fall in love. Kudos to Ford for having the balls to build cars like the RS/ST, in a time when MPG is at the forefront of the industry.
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
+Brandon Libanio I totally disagree with you as I have have owned cars like the Lotus Exige one of the most purpose built true sports cars not some frankenstein eco car that I bought for 50k almost same cost as RS and it rode better and was dampened more appropriately for track and street. Been in extremely purpose built cars none of which had such a choppy and bouncy ride as the RS. I can see why people would love it but its not a real sports car to me. It is very capable and track performance is very accessible.
@brandonlibanio787 7 жыл бұрын
Perhaps some are more sensitive I suppose, I just feel as though the car has been getting a bad rap because those covering it are hopping out of there typical sedan/hatch and comparing what they just felt to this so called "Frankenstein" eco box as you put it. As I stated before the vehicle feels completely settled and compliant in every day use, and I have poured some decent miles into it, never once have I ever felt that its "annoying after 5minutes". Obviously we have a difference of opinion on the vehicle here, and I'm a huge fan of the channel and respect your opinions as you have a very direct approach to reviewing. I knew that the RS coming over to NA (which I have waited for far too long mind you!) would be a love it/hate it vehicle. I think it just chalks up to a vehicle that diehard RS fans were praying for, and Ford Performance did there best to deliver something to satisfy the vehicles fan base. I'm sure once the Type R surfaces many will approach it in the same light. My hope is that all manufacturers continue to build fun/niche type vehicles for the fellow enthusiast to enjoy for many years to come. Keep up the awesome work brother! Hope I can set some money aside to support you and your channel (my Frankenstein eco box wasn't exactly cheap ;) hahaha).
@enzodamu 5 жыл бұрын
Huh? The RS isn't a sports car? Just my opinion here but I'd say any car that you can track right out of the box and excels at it just might fall under the sports car segment.
@505enthusiast4 6 жыл бұрын
i test drove the st1 trim(base) about 6 months ago. acceleration is great for a 4 cylinder engine and the handling is excellent. only reason i didnt buy it is because 1 year ago a drunk hit my car($6900 damage) so to much negative equity. if your budget is 22k and you love to drive look no further
@suneilharzenski8748 5 жыл бұрын
focus svt gang?? OG focus
@fortecreed 6 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else peep that they blurred out the license plate except for 69😂😂 they funny af for that but in all seriousness you should do a review on the Nissan 370Z
@ramonahumada4 7 жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of ure vids, and this one is one of ure top 5 for me.
@otter7467 6 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up for my wife and I to use as a work car (she's a travel nurse). I do agree on the interior, but we just didn't care. The driving experience is insane for 20k. I like it better than the new Civic (minus the center console storage, that is nice), GTI, WRX and Mazda 3. The only part I want to change is the shifter. Throws are a bit too long for my taste.
@torquesteer4594 5 жыл бұрын
you reviewed the '13,'14 interior as being bad, which I agree with, but what did you think of the '15+ interior? I see you were driving one on the track.
@jessebudelman 5 жыл бұрын
CarLords i love the interior in my 2017 Focus ST2, feels way better than it looks. Haha
@mooreav 7 жыл бұрын
Great Video! How are you getting all these depth of field shots with the GH4? Still using that? Top notch work as always!
@savagegeese 7 жыл бұрын
+mooreav Yes all GH4 and soon GH5. Its all about lens and settings. And I dont use any speedboosters or adapters.
@wingryda 4 жыл бұрын
@savagegeese , great content bro. Keep up the good the work. Any chance you have the full track video you can post?
@zacknrudi 7 жыл бұрын
Ha! I've noticed the panel gap issue on new Fusions. It's on the upper grill surround where the leading edge of the hood is supposed to line up. I own one and I see it every time I walk up to it, I always look for it on other Fusions and the majority of them have some version, even the posh $30K++ ones!
@tomdubois3062 Жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure the owner of the car is referring to mpg average and not real world estimate mpg. I still 30-32 mpg on the highway going over 80. I’m also tuned and have other performances parts
@WarHammer1911A1 7 жыл бұрын
"No touch screen bullshit"- That's exactly how I feel about touch screens.
@chriscowan6630 5 жыл бұрын
Can I fit groceries....can I fit cadavers!! Classic goose!
@dmotts 4 жыл бұрын
The st2 and st3 have way nicer interiors. Of course the cheaper base model isn’t going to have a nice interior
@Roger_Ramjet 7 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Would have liked to hear if he has had any issues with the car ...
@zenofox1 6 жыл бұрын
Any chance you can do an updated review of the 2017 focus ST? im trying to decided between wrx and the ST because I work in EMS and keeping with that if it snows and I still have to get to work the WRX fits the bill in versatility, but I know that if I throw a good set of snows on the ST it COULD possibly keep pace with the WRX if it were running all season tires. But I can get the ST3 package fully loaded at like 27K but the wrx i'm breaking 30K and I still don't really have everything I want. Also I love the way you review you take all the general hype away from the car, and you talk about the facts, you look at the realistic positives and and negatives, and you dong giggle like a 9 year old school girl when you floor it.
@deepakvvs 6 жыл бұрын
When Tom was driving I could clearly make out that the hand rest makes shifting a pain.
@TomesEsq 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video. By the way, if you do end up coming to NY and driving our 318i convertible, you're free to also drive my stock 2016 VW GTI w/ Performance Package (6-speed) if you still haven't been able to get one from VW yet :)
@Clarity199 4 жыл бұрын
1:29 notice how they blurred the plate except for 69 ahhh
@nikb6528 7 жыл бұрын
So, he came from a hybrid between Saab and Subaru if I heard him right. He said 'Saabaru' a couple times.
@DELTA757200 7 жыл бұрын
the saab 9-2x is essentially a wrx with saab sheet metal and interior
@505enthusiast4 6 жыл бұрын
savagegeese from a performance standpoint would you choose focus st or civic si?
@TheWatcher66 6 жыл бұрын
I love getting your voice into my house....Welcome and thank you!!!
@jeffc1753 6 жыл бұрын
I bought a Fiesta ST over the Focus ST...in part because I just can’t over the amorphous blobs that they call tail lights on the Focus. Not knocking anyone who owns one though.
@stillnottellingyoumyname8193 6 жыл бұрын
Dark Horseman No its totally understandable This is gonna sound like im being dickish but im not. I bought a focus because the fiesta looks like a tiny little egg. And i couldn't get past it
@Emadavid 6 жыл бұрын
Review the base model I'd just wrong. I got a 2016 st3 and I love it, the interiors are much better and SYNC 3 is straight up the best the best infotainment for $25k
@Lightsout565x 7 жыл бұрын
Unrelated, but curious if you're going to do a quick 2017 CX-5 video. Interested how the nicer interior and improved NVH is versus 2016/2015
@mcearl8073 7 жыл бұрын
Are those real engine noises from the interior or is that piped in? It sounds pretty decent, at least in the video.
@hammyt88 7 жыл бұрын
It has a Sound Symposer stock, and the car in the video has a drop-in air filter which adds a bit more turbo/intake noise. Stock exhaust.
@TheBanjoShowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
doesn't matter, like you'd be driving a car like this without swapping the exhaust lol, in what world
@mcearl8073 4 жыл бұрын
TheBanjoShow in a world that plays engine noises through speakers...
@TheBanjoShowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
@@mcearl8073 i believe you missed my point.
@sparks2429 4 жыл бұрын
I get 28 to 31 mpg highway if I go 70. It's possible to get 35 to 40 mpg going 55 on a flat surface (At least what my computer says). And you get like 20ish mpg if you're going 80 tho. I live in michigan so the elevation definitely has something to do with it.
@dallasmellsop5488 4 жыл бұрын
Tbf of it's already torque steering etc, I'd just go a speed 3, more tq steer and lag, but so much more fun and idk man it just wants you to have fun
@isabelle.c011 5 жыл бұрын
Torgue steer boost surge these are great especially with that loose rear end i bought an st because it was unrefined next car going i to my 30’s will be a golf R
@trevorhsu-mdh-5684 6 жыл бұрын
Now is a great time to get a focus ST as a daily driver. You can get them for 5+ grand under msrp all day long. I think it's a great affordable daily driver for an enthusiast.
@TheAngrySparky79 5 жыл бұрын
Just take the rear headrests off the rear seats and put them on the floor. The back seats lay flat easily😂
@metallicafan416 5 жыл бұрын
Gotta remember this dude needs a power lift hatch smh
@drewj5764 7 жыл бұрын
I like your unbiased breakdowns. Check out the fiesta st! I think its a better competitor for the 86 having owned both the focus and fiesta
@trebors386 7 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for ST owners, as everyone will say why didn't get a RS I still like the Fiesta ST over the Focus
@buildmorefarms1007 7 жыл бұрын
ST is much more comfy and gets better fuel mpg and is more than enough power.
@trebors386 7 жыл бұрын
But no drift mode lol If the RS was priced in the low to mid 30's then it would be worth it. But at over 45k I will say what others say...get a new Mustang GT for that price or the many other nice sport sedans in that range
@bunbunson27 7 жыл бұрын
I love the seats in the Fiesta ST, it hugs so well compared to the Focus ST. But one thing I really hate about the Fiesta ST and Focus ST is the stick shift location and the area for the pedals, though the Focus pedal area is much better.
@buildmorefarms1007 7 жыл бұрын
the RS is 36k new in USA.
@bk138gt6 7 жыл бұрын
buildmorefarms100 that's bone stock with zero options, and good luck finding that.plus they will not discount the RS in any way. i test drove both, and the ST ride quality was much better and o couldn't justify spending 10k more on it so i bought the ST. just my 2 cents
@islandvibes652 6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a review on a 2016-2017 kia forte and the sport models
@jamesrather1510 8 ай бұрын
This review was six years ago, and these cars sit in a weird place in the 2023 vehicle market. A lot of them have been modded and abused, yet there's still a price floor of around 12-14k unless the cars are absolute basket cases. Wonder if its an "End of ICE/fun manual cars, get it while you can" phenomenon.
@bigwillchill 6 жыл бұрын
can you drive the regular focus SE please? I have a 2014 and I wanna know whay you think about them cuz, even stock they're a blast to drive in the canyons
@westondaniel 7 жыл бұрын
Does Tom own a pet polar bear? White hairs everywhere!
@TW-fx2jx 6 жыл бұрын
Not sure what it is, but the 17's feel better than the already great 13-16's
@maximus9401 7 жыл бұрын
This verus a Mk 7 GTI, would be curious to see which drives better for the money if they both were attainable at discounts