Umm...I...it's a....Saleen?

[counterfiend]

You know, I was going to try and defend the Focus (seeing as I own one and love it). But whats the point of visiting a car enthusiast forum to defend a car. Oh wait, I thought this was a car enthusiast forum, isnt it?

So your saying that the Yaris bone stock is the most beautiful car you have ever seen? No, it really isnt. Looks like a pregnant roller skate, rides super high, and even with a supercharger can barely brake a 14.0 1/4 mile.

Most people that modify a car that isnt main stream (yaris, focus) know going into the car its going to get hated on, and looked down on by other groups of car owners.

But why are you going to give shit to ford for at least making the effort to make a tuning version of the focus.

OH i know there is the ONYX version or whatever that is, thats what, bone stoke ride height, some glowing riced out door sill covers, a different exhaust tip, and a few other slap on things?

At least ford made a Roush version, a Saleen, an SVT.
When all the Yaris was given was the RS which I honestly dont know if it even provides any kind of performance gain at all.

So instead of poking fun at a design flaw on someones part, or a 2000 (first release year recall issues). Why not look at what you have been given to work with, and realize your in the same damn group as the focus. A car that most people dont give 2 shits about, and will make fun of your car regardless of how nice you make it look or do to it.

[PETERPOOP]

Originally Posted by counterfiend

OH i know there is the ONYX version or whatever that is, thats what, bone stoke ride height, some glowing riced out door sill covers, a different exhaust tip, and a few other slap on things?

whoa, take it easy. The ONYX was a thing done by local dealers i believe on the east coast? Was that right? Not a national thing done officially by toyota.

That supercharger comment hurt.


EDIT: Found info on the ONYX thanks to "YAR1S" from another thread...

"ABOUT
The Yaris ONYX, also known as the Toyota Yaris ONYX or simply the ONYX, is a limited run liftback. As of December 2008, there were plans to make only 200 such vehicles.
The ONYX, which is essentially a Yaris with exclusive Toyota accessories, is available only in black, and only as a 3-door liftback. Its availability will be limited to the Southeastern United States (specifically states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida) and is available only through Toyota dealers.
The name “ONYX” refers to its dark color. ONYX stone is typically of a dark, black hue.

SIGHTINGS
On-location photos of the Yaris ONYX were taken in Southern Georgia, and the photos accompanying this entry are believed to be the only ones wherein the exterior of the ONYX isn’t hidden. Additional sightings were reported outside the port near Jacksonville, FL.

FEATURES
In addition to the black finish, the Yaris ONYX features a variety of ONYX-only features. These include:
- Bongiovi radio with iPod interface
- Enkei 17” wheels in dark chrome
- Carbon fiber dash-trim
- Window tint
- Stainless steel exhaust tip
- Euro rear spoiler
- Window tint
- Custom badging
- Bluetooth capacity
- Limited edition numbered key chain"

Originally Posted by Gideon

That looks like a EVO X, but a wagon version.

[thebarber]

Originally Posted by counterfiend

You know, I was going to try and defend the Focus (seeing as I own one and love it). But whats the point of visiting a car enthusiast forum to defend a car. Oh wait, I thought this was a car enthusiast forum, isnt it?

So your saying that the Yaris bone stock is the most beautiful car you have ever seen? No, it really isnt. Looks like a pregnant roller skate, rides super high, and even with a supercharger can barely brake a 14.0 1/4 mile.

Most people that modify a car that isnt main stream (yaris, focus) know going into the car its going to get hated on, and looked down on by other groups of car owners.

But why are you going to give shit to ford for at least making the effort to make a tuning version of the focus.

OH i know there is the ONYX version or whatever that is, thats what, bone stoke ride height, some glowing riced out door sill covers, a different exhaust tip, and a few other slap on things?

At least ford made a Roush version, a Saleen, an SVT.
When all the Yaris was given was the RS which I honestly dont know if it even provides any kind of performance gain at all.

So instead of poking fun at a design flaw on someones part, or a 2000 (first release year recall issues). Why not look at what you have been given to work with, and realize your in the same damn group as the focus. A car that most people dont give 2 shits about, and will make fun of your car regardless of how nice you make it look or do to it.

valid.