**New Pics Added**Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL

**nsap** · 08-08-2008, 09:03 PM

Well after waiting 9 weeks...my Focus SEL came in today!!!

What it is:

2009 Focus SEL Sedan
Exterior: Sterling Grey Metallic
Interior: Charcoal

Options:

*Sony audio system with 8" sub
*Moonroof
*Remote Start
*ABS Brakes with Stability Control
*Automatic Transmission

It has every option available plus a couple dealer-installed accessories.

(The chrome mirrors and door handles)

(Ford was smart and added headrests in the rear for 2009!)

(New stitching on the door)

So far I LOVE IT! The sound system is one of the best I have heard...it kills my G6's Moonson system...which I have always thought was good. I'd say the sound system rivals, maybe betters, Lincoln's 14-speaker THX system.

Also, SYNC is awesome. Enough said.

Expect a full review soon!!

doh · 08-08-2008, 09:07 PM

Congrats! I was going to ask what you thought of SYNC and Ambient lighting.

Buick61 · 08-08-2008, 09:11 PM

Rear headrests!!

Smart purchase

lio45 · 08-08-2008, 10:02 PM

Automatic?

**nsap** · 08-08-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lio45

Automatic?

Yeah. I really had no desire to own a manual commuter car. If I get a manual, it is going to be something for fun...like a CTS or G37.

Plus I was shooting for a little better resale value.

darndot · 08-08-2008, 10:36 PM

I don't understand. How can you want to be an administrator of GMI ,and own something besides a GM product? Something is not quite right with that.

lio45 · 08-08-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

Yeah. I really had no desire to own a manual commuter car. If I get a manual, it is going to be something for fun...like a CTS or G37.

Plus I was shooting for a little better resale value.

There's that much traffic where you live?

lio45 · 08-08-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darndot

I don't understand. How can you want to be an administrator of GMI ,and own something besides a GM product? Something is not quite right with that.

I kinda like the "official" GMI logo on these pics... bottom right...

lio45 · 08-08-2008, 10:41 PM

At least he's driving a domestic... unlike some other GMI admins.

I have no problem with this purchase (not that I seriously think he's looking for my approval or anyone else's).

**nsap** · 08-08-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darndot

I don't understand. How can you want to be an administrator of GMI ,and own something besides a GM product? Something is not quite right with that.

I'm a car fan first and foremost. I will not buy a GM product just for the sake of buying GM. I'm not a blind fanboy...never have been. As and admin, I don't have to be oblivious to GM; thinking they are wonderful. Not to mention I still own a GM product (2006 G6 GTP), and have every intent on replacing the G6 with a GM product.

And, frankly, after the Equinox mess, I have every right to try another brand. GM is lucky I have not written them off for good after that POS.

**GMCSonoma** · 08-08-2008, 10:43 PM

We had a 2008(?) Focus sedan traded in this week, looks like the same car! Customer bought a new HHR...

montrealvue · 08-08-2008, 10:44 PM

Congrats! Far far better than an Equinox....

2648562 · 08-08-2008, 10:48 PM

There is nothing like a new car, especially one with that many options! Congratulations. I'm looking forward to hearing more about Sync.

darndot · 08-08-2008, 10:55 PM

You are GMI's fearless leader so to speak. I see some of the diehard fans being slow picked off one by one, and it is just sad to see another one go to the way side.

I would have marched up to GM Headquaters with Ming, but he too has been picked off.

There are not to many left to hold the banner high.

**nsap** · 08-08-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darndot

You are GMI's fearless leader so to speak. I see some of the diehard fans being slow picked off one by one, and it is just sad to see another one go to the way side.

I would have marched up to GM Headquaters with Ming, but he too has been picked off.

There are not to many left to hold the banner high.

Maybe that is a sign GM is doing something wrong, no? I was so THRILLED when the Astra came over; I was convinced that was going to be my commuter. Well, GM half-baked the poor car and I did not like it. What is a guy to do? Then sit the 2009 Focus SEL that was exactly everything I wanted.

I, among others, are still diehard GM fans (look at my garage, office, etc...where GM stuff is EVERYWHERE). Some of us just need a taste of something different from time to time. This is the first non-GM product I have ever owned.

08-08-2008, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 15,040	New Pics AddedNsap's 2009 Focus SEL Well after waiting 9 weeks...my Focus SEL came in today!!! What it is: 2009 Focus SEL Sedan Exterior: Sterling Grey Metallic Interior: Charcoal Options: Sony audio system with 8" sub Moonroof Remote Start ABS Brakes with Stability Control Automatic Transmission It has every option available plus a couple dealer-installed accessories. (The chrome mirrors and door handles) (Ford was smart and added headrests in the rear for 2009!) (New stitching on the door) So far I LOVE IT! The sound system is one of the best I have heard...it kills my G6's Moonson system...which I have always thought was good. I'd say the sound system rivals, maybe betters, Lincoln's 14-speaker THX system. Also, SYNC is awesome. Enough said. Expect a full review soon!! __________________ E-Mail Me* Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date Last edited by nsap : 09-20-2008 at 11:46 PM.

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doh 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: N.W.Ontario Posts: 4,784	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL Congrats! I was going to ask what you thought of SYNC and Ambient lighting. Last edited by doh : 08-08-2008 at 09:19 PM.

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Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL Rear headrests!! Smart purchase __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

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darndot 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Drives: Silvy, 57-Pickup, Corvair-Vert. Posts: 2,956	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL I don't understand. How can you want to be an administrator of GMI ,and own something besides a GM product? Something is not quite right with that. __________________ All GM since 1985. Owner of a 92 Long Roof Caprice.

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08-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
lio45 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sherbrooke, Québec Drives: 1995 Chevy K1500 and various other vehicles Posts: 4,771	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL At least he's driving a domestic... unlike some other GMI admins. I have no problem with this purchase (not that I seriously think he's looking for my approval or anyone else's).

08-08-2008, 10:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,943	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL We had a 2008(?) Focus sedan traded in this week, looks like the same car! Customer bought a new HHR... __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list and not giving a damn!

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montrealvue 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal,PQ - 2006 Saturn Vue V6 ! Posts: 1,908	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL Congrats! Far far better than an Equinox.... __________________ '87 Merc Tracer '88 Toyota Tercel '89 VW Golf '94 Saturn SL '97 Pontiac Grand Am '00 Olds Silhouette '02 Dodge Intrepid '04 Chev Malibu '06 Saturn Vue

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2648562 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,301	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL There is nothing like a new car, especially one with that many options! Congratulations. I'm looking forward to hearing more about Sync.

08-08-2008, 10:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
darndot 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Drives: Silvy, 57-Pickup, Corvair-Vert. Posts: 2,956	Re: Nsap's 2009 Focus SEL You are GMI's fearless leader so to speak. I see some of the diehard fans being slow picked off one by one, and it is just sad to see another one go to the way side. I would have marched up to GM Headquaters with Ming, but he too has been picked off. There are not to many left to hold the banner high. __________________ All GM since 1985. Owner of a 92 Long Roof Caprice.

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