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Hmm. Okay so trying to think of this from another perspective, if I wanted
a track day car to learn about how the stuff I usually drove handled and
went under stress, then something front wheel drive with a turbocharger
could suit.

Perhaps that's why?

He drives a Shogun, his missus has a 1.4 focus.

Neither is particularly like a late model Escort.
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