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Old 17-10-2006, 12:56 AM   #1
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:25 AM   #2
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Since when was the focus a small car and not a mid sized car?
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:38 AM   #3
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Since forever!

Mid size cars are Mazda 6, Accord Euro etc.
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:42 AM   #4
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Mid size cars are Mazda 6, Accord Euro etc.
my boss has the accord euro and i've got waaay more room in both the inside and the boot (without the subs OMG)
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:47 AM   #5
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The FCAI determines which cars go into which categories.

A Honda Civic has more interior room than an Accord Euro these days.Go figure
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:47 AM   #6
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I think its more based on wheelbase/external dimensions.
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focus LX all the way


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