I no test the top speed...but I always accidentally drive til 180 - 190kmh without knowing...the car is so quiet n stable...at 190kmh the rpm only shows 3000+...i think can easily hit 220kmh...

Just some sharing...when u already at the speed > 110kmh at 6 speed...S Mode...u press the gas hard...it will only downshift one gear to 5th and u feel the acceleration is okok only...

However, if u use the manual mode...u downshift to 4th gear by pressing the +/- button...the response is damn fast...hit the gas hard to bring the rpm to 5000+ only shift up gear....the power of 180hp only able to be fully utilized...and the acceleration is damn fast...!! 5th gear rev til 180kmh and u still can feel the power is there any time...

250Nm torque is another great thing when driving in city below 100kmh...without downshift u also can feel the acceleration power at very low rpm of <3000...

In short...MK3.5 is really a very very enjoyable car no matter in city slow drive or highway speeding...the turbo power kicks in a bit beasty feel unlike other turbo car which is linear output...somebody like linear power output...but not for me...i very enjoy the feeling of sticking my back to the seat when I hit the gas hard on my MK3.5...hehe

Somebody say the turbo power in Focus is linear...but I dun think so...i tested the Hyundai Veloster n Civic...that's what so called linear because u will feel boring on hitting the gas on those turbo cars...

But u won't feel boring by hitting MK3.5 gas pedal...that's called beasty...!!

What's the issue with your Focus? 

I am keen to look at the new Renault Megane GT (1.6L turbo, 205 PS hot hatch)

Leg room slightly better than Focus...but the seat and sitting position is not comfortable...although Focus has limited leg room but the sitting position is comfortable...

I've not drivo/sat the new Megane GT but I sat before on it's current bigger brother which is the Megane RS. Absolute bonkers on the acceleration and it handles although I am just a passenger.
Seating is not going to be comfortable on the Megane RS I recalled as it's Recaro race seat and padding and cushion is lesser. I'll have a look on the younger brother Megane GT once it is here  (just look see look see) 

New car lo...just bought 2 months ago...very very very fedup with PJ2...they sent my car dunno go where to repaint...used up my 1/4 tank of petrol...and 40+km extra on odometer after they done...

But who knows...still not fully repaint....SOOOO F*CKING BAD SERVICE..!!

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Gear shift abnormal, open gear box, checked wiring many times, still unable to identify the root cause...

actually they already replaced some of the parts, at first car can't start at all, after many checking (few weeks), then changed BCM, car can start, but shown transmission errors, check wiring again, another few weeks and then changed TCM, still got problems..., checking wiring again....so TBD now
I visit them every week to ensure they follow up, almost every visit I can see 1-2 tech attend my car.

Melaka branch. but there are HQ technician came down to support few times too..
do you know which cc is better?

I've asked with sdac pj before and I was told extended warranty for the clutch tcm don't require us to service with Ford service center. So I stopped servicing at sdac. I've change my clutch after that as well.

Was busy with work and traveling so seldom check this forum these days. I have mentioned earlier in this thread that i asked the service advisor at PJ service centre and also called Ford Sime Darby Malaysia customer service about 3 years ago on this warranty issue, whether warranty will be void if the car is sent for service outside of Ford authorized service centres. The answer given at that time was yes, warranty will be void. Reading some of the responses here by other Focus owners suggest that there is indeed double standard. Hence, I wrote in to Ford Sime Darby Auto Connexion Malaysia to ask on this same question. At first they replied via email only asking for my car registration number. They did not answer my question. After about 1 week i replied the email, they didn't respond to my email buy call me instead. Verbally the lady on the phone(from Sime Darby Auto Connexion) mentioned that warranty will not be void if the car is serviced outside. I am just a bit wary because they appear to be reluctant to put it in black and white. Meaning their confirmation is verbally and not written black and white via email which seems to be little unprofessional in my view. In this sense i think there is a possibility they may, i repeat *may* overturn that verbal confirmation which isn't official.

Anyway just for  everyone's information. I am not particularly satisfied with the way Sime Darby is running the show here particularly on vague warranty claims which do not appear to be a confirmed or certain policy printed in say a document or letter etc. I am still undecided whether to continue servicing my car at authorized service centres although they have verbally confirmed on the warranty policy since it is not an official confirmation and there is a risk of them overruling or not honoring it in the future.

They have confirmed on the years together with the mileage(whoever comes first) warranty for the clutch and TCM but I have forgotten, though i have recorded the information in my notebook at the office when the Customer service called me.

ALREADY SOLD THE WHITE FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK SPORT+ 2014,NOW THE SALESMAN LEFT 2013 FOF HATCHBACK SPORT+ PRICE CHEAPER 3K..ON THE ROAD ONLY 45k..MY WIFE DECIDED TOYOTA CAMRY 2.4 2008..MORE DURABLE AND COMFORT AND BIG SPACE..DOWN SIZE IS TOO OLD 11 years and HANDLING AND POWER CANNOT LAWAN FORD FOCUS.

Just my thoughts.. since many asking about this car..  Ive sold my focus couple of days ago.  It's an awesome car to drive..  No denying in that.. Many new cars even at this year don't even have some features that this mk3 got in 2013..  The interior quality is unmatched for that price range when I bought. After 6 years I had to let go as I've equal frustration too with the reliability of this car. So many warranty claims... Steering rack...  Mounting..  TCM..  Clutch..  Door latches..  Oil seal.. Power window..  And etc...  Although it was mentioned "improved versions” replacements..  But I still find some of the problems are coming back.  I spent quite amount from my pocket too apart from warranty claims. Some parts are not in warranty coverage. Replacements parts are super expensive..  I know it's a conti. Expected... But never thought it will have this much failures.. Limited suppliers here.
Lesson learned.. Ford no longer built tough... 

I just need a reliable car with less bells and whistles..  Cheaper to maintain after warranty over.. Parts that can be sourced cheaper outside..  I don't want to end up in workshop that often with long waiting times for warranty claims and no replacement cars given... Ford Malaysia SDAC really failed here.  Ford Ranger is the only exception...

So I had made decision to sell although at the moment no issues .. drives well after all the repairs... But I don't afford to maintain it further.. Sold..

If you are planning to get one.. It's a superb drivers's car.. Be prepared with $$$$..

Thoughts on getting used mk2 now? If still want fun driving but with better reliability than mk3. Since it is using an ordinary 4AT, which if im not mistaken, is shared with mazda so it’s quite reliable. Only concern is the rarity of this car.

Ford focus 2015 hatchback secondhand worth to buy? So hard to find this car