Car Tech: Ford Focus CC-3 voice-controlled car-bot

AnonymousWed 5 March, 2008 4:59pm

nice & innovative but disappointing about the power & control. as you say ''GELLY on WHEELS " ?

Rory ReidWed 5 March, 2008 5:30pm

well the control is there. just not the power. It's actually a nice drive once you get up to speed. Lets be realistic though -- nobody wants to drive a convertible really fast.. it's all about going 2 miles an hour so everybody sees you.

AnonymousSun 16 March, 2008 1:47am

Now thats what am talking bout. Finally you bow to the pessure. That is bringing it
great review, great car

AnonymousSun 16 March, 2008 1:51am

Gelly on wheels my A** you brits would not recognise class if it got up and bit you on your junk. That car is Kicking some serious A**

AnonymousThu 20 March, 2008 9:36pm

Ford Focus is a joke car, this is conclusive proof that you yanks haven't got a clue about good motoring Bwahahahahaha

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 1:47pm

Rory should have done a better job highlighting the the totally awesome assets of this car . I mean, Ford totally handed him its brillance on a plate and what did he do? Jacked it

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 1:52pm

Rory did not review this car, the whack job blew what could have been the best review of his life. No wonder he sucks

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 1:57pm

Oops! my bad. Did you dudes not read the review? Rory was just grammying the Ford Focus. How can you now say the car is not good? A** H*** you suck too

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 2:06pm

All you CNET whack jobs and all you CNET.co.uk loony readers, ignoring the absolute billance that American car industry offers to the motoring world is so totally tragic. LOOSERS!!!

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 2:12pm

You're the same sad American posting 4 times in a row.

Hahaha how pathetic. Grow up.

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 3:23pm

Dude get this straight. Americans are never pathetic. Our motors great, we are the leaders in technology, sports, politics. the Brits denying this wont change that fact. Rory should give our cars a better review.

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 3:26pm

You thinking that its the same American posting four times in a row wont help shut us up. Review our d**n cars A**H***

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 6:20pm

You've just done it again. Haha - you need help mate.

You are an embarrassment to your country. Just how many personalities do you have?

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 6:34pm

This is a media forum where readers can voice an opinion or state a comment. Do not try to intimidate Americans we do not back down from anyone revisit history. We saved your British A** many a times. We were not an embarasment then were we? Remember the falklands? who's laughing now? American car Rocks.

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 6:40pm

You Brits are not as smart as you think. Just because you attack our cars, question our loyalty to our car industry will not blind us to the fact that the first American car that Rory reviewed was totally jacked. Yes this is my second time and I will keep coming back

AnonymousFri 21 March, 2008 8:50pm

You're right we're smarter than we think - And given that the US had nothing to do with the Falklands Conflict I would also like to add that you appear to be dumber than you first came across. Congratulations you muppet you are single handedly proving to everyone that America is filled with idiots.

Oh and if you actually knew anything about cars you would know that Ford Focus' are a very average car. Just because it has a drop top doesn't make it special its just ever so slightly less crap.

AnonymousMon 24 March, 2008 11:59am

You Brits are so high on the review koolade Rory is feeding you that you do not realize that you are being blindsided. And who the hell are you? The review Police?
There is nothing average about any car that comes out of America. Any good reviewer would know that

AnonymousMon 24 March, 2008 12:23pm

Oh come ome on! Gimme a break. Team Rory is putting a spin on this review. The Whack jobs at CNET Jacked the best car they have had so far and now their spin machine is trying to play us. Get real dudes.

AnonymousMon 24 March, 2008 11:48pm

You continue to be an idiot who double posts in what I can only assume to be a vague attempt of backing up your own weak arguements.

You talk about being blindsided and yet it is you that is so patriotically blinkered that you argue with no rationale.

However I'm worried about your sanity and how sad it must make me to continue arguing with you. So continue living your weird little fantasy where America makes good cars, whilst I go out and actually drive one.

AnonymousTue 25 March, 2008 1:11pm

Not only did Rory jacked a good review, now you Brits are trying to limit how often Americans can express their displeasure over how our awesome motors are treated. Dude, assuming that you are not switch hitting, shut up and DIP

AnonymousTue 25 March, 2008 1:37pm

Crackpot Be-Einstien of course we can double post. Its called loyalty you nut job. We stand proudly behind our cars. The rationale behind the argument is that Rory did not do justice to the Ford focus. his review sucked. Rory sucks. CNET sucks, and you are the biggest su**ker

AnonymousTue 25 March, 2008 6:56pm

Christmas 2007, I treated myself to a Ford Focus CC3. Make no mistake, Ford and Pininfarina have created a fantastic convertible. Heaps more stylish than the Vauxhall Astra Twin Top or Pugeot 307 CC, this car comes with a great deal of toys - most loved of all - heated seats and heated front screen. Its easy to pass comments on something most people have never driven or can never afford. We tend to side with BMW or Audi because we're told by reviewers that they are the ones to be seen with. They're great cars - but so are Ford, an in this case, the CC3 is a corker. By the way, Ford Focus Convertibles are designed and built by Pininfarina in Turin. i think their track record speaks for the CC3 itself. Try one. Want One. I own one.

AnonymousTue 25 March, 2008 8:03pm

In your face you British whack jobs!!. Now thats what I'm talking bout. Props to you annonymous for doing Rory's job. The Focus totally rocks. Who cares where they are built. they are still American. American totally rule.

AnonymousTue 25 March, 2008 11:23pm

Thank you anonymous for your kind words. Go to Ford.com site and view the new 2008 Ford Edge. This is truly a beautiful vehicle. The stylng is so American with a splash of Range Rover. The Edge is an absolutely breathtaking example of American muscular design as seen first on the chrysler 300. You're right, American totally rules. By the way, my Focus CC3 is a Diesel 2.0 and returns 40-45mpg. 50mpg on the freeway. Hybrid can take take a hike.

AnonymousWed 26 March, 2008 3:06pm

There you are Rory. Your next car to review is the '08 Ford Edge its already chosen for you. Since you did such a piss poor job of the focus, this is your chance to redeem yourself.

AnonymousWed 26 March, 2008 7:55pm

Playa, you got played. Someone who actually owns a ford focus has spoken. The review world now knows that American car rules. By the way hybrid is just a concept, it wont catch on.

AnonymousThu 27 March, 2008 2:48pm

Rory is nothing but a reviewaholic. Getting high on treating American cars like bad British tea. Now the world knows America cars rule.

AnonymousThu 27 March, 2008 2:59pm

I echo those sentiments exactly. Rory's treatment of American cars totally bolws. CNET should intervene.

AnonymousThu 27 March, 2008 3:06pm

This just prove that Rory and CNET staff has disassociated themselves from reality. You Boneheads should give in to the demands of your Americans readers. We want a great review of a great car that represents our interest.

AnonymousThu 27 March, 2008 3:21pm

Just because you have an opinion and a means to voice it, doesn't necessarily mean that you are right.

your circular logic - 'I said it is good, therefore it is good' is as odious and brash as the cretinous country from which you come.

But please feel free to keep posting 'American cars rule innit lol' to confirm your stupidity.

AnonymousThu 27 March, 2008 3:48pm

In American you would be sued for that comment. Do not mistake intelligence for arrogance. Our cars are not brash, they are bold, innovative inventions. They set the trend for other pretentious usurper car manufacturers to follow. What have you Brits brought to the table?

AnonymousThu 27 March, 2008 8:00pm

Your country

*ZING*

AnonymousMon 31 March, 2008 3:37pm

Why is everyone talking like this car is american, its made by ford of europe who are basically a different company to the failing ford of america, anyone who has ever driven these metal folding roofs will know the engines are good but all that weight kills performance.

AnonymousMon 2 June, 2008 2:22pm

I have just purchased a CC-3 and its absolutely fantastic. Was looking to buy the Eos but with a saving of over 3 grand and a boot (trunk) that you can actually use, the Ford won hands down. The car is big enough to seat 4 - the kids fit in fine - not sure a six foot man would do the same, but he would with the roof down. As I have said the boot is huge with the roof up and plenty big enough for a weeks shop with it down. Inside the gadgets abound and the stereo being Sony is stunning. I have just traded in a VW Golf and was hesitant about going to the blue oval (poor experience in the past) but so far I am extremely pleased with my purchase if not only because my wife can't stop grinning every time we go for a drive with the roof down. Bless she's never owned a convertible before. Fuel economy so far around town is 39mpg (diesel) and the pulling power in 4th, 5th and even 6th is silky smooth! Don't listen to people who say its underpowered - you don't buy a car like this to drive at stupid speeds!! It breaks the speed limit easily - what more do you need in these days of £5 per gallon fuel. If you have any doubts about buying this car just take a test drive and you'll be won over - I was!!!