Threads on Focus RS vs Focus ST?
07-11-2007, 10:28 AM
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Threads on Focus RS vs Focus ST?
Does anyone know of any threads discussing the merits and drawbacks of these two cars by comparison?
I had a brief search and couldn't fins any.
If you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction that would be great, thanks!
Jim
I had a brief search and couldn't fins any.
If you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction that would be great, thanks!
Jim
07-11-2007, 11:40 AM
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i think the general consencus is there both good cars but different in a lot of ways 
if i was getting a weekend/track car then focus RS or a everyday commuter with occasional track action Focus ST3
its a shame the interior in the RS is such a dogs dinner
if i was getting a weekend/track car then focus RS or a everyday commuter with occasional track action Focus ST3
its a shame the interior in the RS is such a dogs dinner
07-11-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
Originally Posted by ballin
its a shame the interior in the RS is such a dogs dinner
(just my opinion).
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07-11-2007, 03:47 PM
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What car do you have mate? 
I think personally , the interior of the rs is a great place to be, and seats look the part, leather and colour coded?
It actually was a good reason in why a bought one
I think personally , the interior of the rs is a great place to be, and seats look the part, leather and colour coded?
It actually was a good reason in why a bought one
07-11-2007, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PT
Basically Focus RS is more raw, ST is more refined. Both slow standard 
and I like my ST 
and its getting faster 
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07-11-2007, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rabmc
What car do you have mate?
I think personally , the interior of the rs is a great place to be, and seats look the part, leather and colour coded?
It actually was a good reason in why a bought one
I think personally , the interior of the rs is a great place to be, and seats look the part, leather and colour coded?
It actually was a good reason in why a bought one
The blue detailing makes it look 
Each to their own. I Like the rest of the car.
07-11-2007, 05:35 PM
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Having had an ST and now driven an RS I'd personally go for the RS.
Both superb, but the RS has a wee bit more.. something. Not sure what, just 'something'
Both superb, but the RS has a wee bit more.. something. Not sure what, just 'something'
07-11-2007, 07:00 PM
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Stoo it a little something called "RS" magic
they sprinkle some on all of them, good for 30bhp they say !
if you could ever love a car , then im officially in loooooove
they sprinkle some on all of them, good for 30bhp they say !
if you could ever love a car , then im officially in loooooove
07-11-2007, 07:03 PM
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having had an escos and a saph 4x4x cos, and having all the problems with availability of parts - and as the RS focus is out of production, i didn't want the hastle, besides the ST is cheaper to insure, and a nicer daily drive, with 270 brake and 330lb/ft of torque its quicker in real terms than my stg 3 escos, handles better aswell ( in know the escos has more traction) but downthe same DRY back lanes the ST is quicker and takes less effort - maybe a bit boring in comparison, but i've had 7 years of RS character... 
07-11-2007, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by glennshute
Ford need to bring another rs badged car out cause they are lacking behind.
07-11-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Henshall
having had an escos and a saph 4x4x cos, and having all the problems with availability of parts - and as the RS focus is out of production
07-11-2007, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Henshall
having had an escos and a saph 4x4x cos, and having all the problems with availability of parts - and as the RS focus is out of production, i didn't want the hastle, besides the ST is cheaper to insure, and a nicer daily drive, with 270 brake and 330lb/ft of torque its quicker in real terms than my stg 3 escos, handles better aswell ( in know the escos has more traction) but downthe same DRY back lanes the ST is quicker and takes less effort - maybe a bit boring in comparison, but i've had 7 years of RS character...
Good comments Dave.
we like ours.
07-11-2007, 10:03 PM
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Its funny how a lot of Cosworth owners dont like the RS Focus,
and the RS Focus owners dont like the ST Focus.
So if the next model has a name change will that be poor too
My brother has the RS Focus and i have the Focus ST, so there is always some comments.
Im sure we all like our own cars but they are all still ford's
Watch, "The Used Car roadshow Awards" on 14th November on ITV4 and see what won as the best used car.
A lot of you will be pleased.
I will add some pictures shortly. As we were guests at the Awards.
and the RS Focus owners dont like the ST Focus.
So if the next model has a name change will that be poor too
My brother has the RS Focus and i have the Focus ST, so there is always some comments.
Im sure we all like our own cars but they are all still ford's
Watch, "The Used Car roadshow Awards" on 14th November on ITV4 and see what won as the best used car.
A lot of you will be pleased.
I will add some pictures shortly. As we were guests at the Awards.
07-11-2007, 10:17 PM
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i realy like the rs but as said by dave i totally agree the st is a better daily car.iv got a frost white one st3 fully loaded best colour 300 bhp its effortless to drive quick ok you cant have a million bhp and it hasnt got an rs badge on it but id have a go at any road going stg 3 escoss through some twistys.love it
07-11-2007, 10:19 PM
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Borgie, (Dean) can you please describe the Focus RS in the correct way for FRS owners. 
It's Not...
RS Focus.
It's...
Focus RS
Being as were all being selective.
Noticed how you worded your ST in the correct way.
It's Not...
RS Focus.
It's...
Focus RS
Being as were all being selective.
Noticed how you worded your ST in the correct way.
08-11-2007, 09:24 AM
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Dont understand people saying the rs isn`t a good daily driver ? why not?
Mines is used almost daily and its a great car, can drive it like any normal car and when you sink the right peddle it doesn`t hang about
Its defo a great mix of daily driver/performance i would say?
i suppose i would need to drive a st to see what people are talking about?
i had a period i was really into the st, but to many around here now for me to pop up with one.
Mines is used almost daily and its a great car, can drive it like any normal car and when you sink the right peddle it doesn`t hang about
Its defo a great mix of daily driver/performance i would say?
i suppose i would need to drive a st to see what people are talking about?
i had a period i was really into the st, but to many around here now for me to pop up with one.
08-11-2007, 10:10 AM
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I prefer the RS for total performance and for a second car it would be my first choice by miles but the ST for a daily driver, the styling of the interiors is a matter of personal taste but the build quality of the ST's interior is streets ahead of the RS and the cabin is a much more comfortable place to be.
08-11-2007, 07:45 PM
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I owned an orange ST3 this time last year having traded in an Escos Cos. It was good but something was missing. I then went to an RS Focus which was awesome. My wife called it the 'death trap'. It had been messed about with, exhaust, chip etc. Anyway a couple of cars later and I'm getting another ST3. Frozen white. The rarest and best colour. So imho we can argue all day. They are both great cars, one has the special badge and one is the special car!!
you work which one out!!
you work which one out!!
11-11-2007, 07:41 AM
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Threads on Focus RS..
I Own A Escort Cosy. 
And A Fiesta ST . My sister owns a RS focus and its a handfull to drive with a blue fin and mongoose its about 260 bhp . No coment on ST Focus . Escort Cosy is the daddy of all RS in my opinion
And A Fiesta ST . My sister owns a RS focus and its a handfull to drive with a blue fin and mongoose its about 260 bhp . No coment on ST Focus . Escort Cosy is the daddy of all RS in my opinion
11-11-2007, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by H15 FSC
The thing is i can count at least 5-10 st's a day and im lucky to see one RS a month, So why be like all the other lemmings and get an RS
I just find the ST boring to look at in any other colour than orange. Vauxhall have got it spot on with the Astra VXR though
12-11-2007, 10:20 AM
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the st has more tuning potential IMO for a more reasonable price, and its available in a 5 dr... and colours other than blue...
i'm not taking anything away from the RS, but my last 4 cars have been metallic blue, and i now need 5 doors, its horses for courses
i'm not taking anything away from the RS, but my last 4 cars have been metallic blue, and i now need 5 doors, its horses for courses
13-11-2007, 02:29 PM
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Here are my two, won't go into detail as i get asked 10 times a day to compare them.
As mentioned already the RS is a very raw car. It feels like its an RS. The ST is basically a comfortable Ford that has had a 2.5turbo added. I can throw the RS into corners that the ST cannot handle and understeers. The ST is beautiful to drive but when someone starts playing i wish i had the RS out. The sound of the 5 pot in the ST is great.
All in all two very different cars!!
As mentioned already the RS is a very raw car. It feels like its an RS. The ST is basically a comfortable Ford that has had a 2.5turbo added. I can throw the RS into corners that the ST cannot handle and understeers. The ST is beautiful to drive but when someone starts playing i wish i had the RS out. The sound of the 5 pot in the ST is great.
All in all two very different cars!!