Look normal so far? Just wait.
Ah, Cleveland, Texas. According to Google, this small city in the southeastern part of the Lone Star state is home to nearly 8000 residents, occupies 4.8 square miles, and, of course, is the current home of the modified zombie-proofed/anime-themed/red-patterned Ford Focus ST you see here. Now, we’re not sure what’s in the drinking water down in Cleveland, but perhaps this . . . one-of-a-kind Focus ST’s previous owner is importing his from south of the border.
Uh, still sort of OK . . .
Did we say previous owner? Why, yes, we did. Currently offered for sale at a dealership, this Focus ST has a heart-stopping asking price of $38,988. Never mind that this particular ST started life as a 2013 model with the mid-level ST2 option package and a sunroof for an out-the-door price of $30,230—we’re most impressed by the dealer’s gumption to assume the car’s near-7000-mile odometer and, er, “enhancements” add value. And that the dealer took this car as a trade-in in the first place. Regardless, we won’t spoil the fun, so check this ride out for yourself below.
Bingo.
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A sure-fire way to fail any Homeland Security vehicle inspection.
Is that burled walnut trim?
We can sort of get behind this kind of Save the Manuals! defense.
Chicks totally dig cars with stripes, a loud exhaust, and lots of knives.