Just read the Ford Focus XR5 review in this month's Wheels magazine. As everyone has been saying, the wheels team found it to be a great handler and capable when compared to an XR6 turbo and a WRX. Not as quick in a straight line as either of the above (or the VXR) but a well built and polished fun machine. I dont think that $36990 is a bargain for a compact hatchback, but when compared to mid $40K's for a VXR it seems to be money well spent.
Also the lack of an Auto option puts a smile on my face. Learn to drive a car properly you automatic hippies!
If my Astra CDX suddenly increased in value to $36990, id definitely trader her in for a bright orange XR5.
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