is it right people on here say the rs2000 isnt a real rs ??

dieselpower · 01-05-2012, 08:10 PM

I was chatting to a goo dmate of mine and he said people on the rs200 owners site get alot of flack from passion ford site cause people on here say the leter rs2000 isnt a real rs ?

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carlo · 01-05-2012, 08:13 PM

Aye they are pure scrap slow as a week in the jail and rot boxes

JayCC · 01-05-2012, 08:14 PM

Yeah. Badged as such, but would be classed the same as the RS1800 fiesta.

1980blakey · 01-05-2012, 08:15 PM

^ +1

carlo · 01-05-2012, 08:18 PM

Mk5 & 6 ,s that is utter garbage

dieselpower · 01-05-2012, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlo

Aye they are pure scrap slow as a week in the jail and rot boxes

ok so a standard s1 or s2 is fast ?

I agree to a degree but .... the rs2000 was and is an iconic car was it not ? isntit almost like saying the ers is just an escort with a cosworth engine

rallycross · 01-05-2012, 08:20 PM

Just a shitbox 90's fwd escort. Better than an RS turbo but still a heap of junk.

marc_gti · 01-05-2012, 08:20 PM

and missing the turbo

dieselpower · 01-05-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlo

Mk5 & 6 ,s that is utter garbage

ive never ownerd one but a good mate of mine loves his .

dieselpower · 01-05-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by marc_gti

and missing the turbo

the first rs2000 didnt have a turbo

Cossie Sean · 01-05-2012, 08:22 PM

i love em,

everything RS2000 is specific, like the mk2 RS2000, trim, front end, brakes and engine, oh and 4x4 option........... brilliant, just overshaddowed by cosworth escort

dieselpower · 01-05-2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rallycross

Just a shitbox 90's fwd escort. Better than an RS turbo but still a heap of junk.

Better than an rs turbo really !!!!

carlo · 01-05-2012, 08:23 PM

Maybe a bit quicker than a rs turbo but if it were a mint rs2000 or rs turbo it would be the turbo every time ! Mk2 rs2000,s were amazing in their day then they brought the mk5 out that was a disappointment

dieselpower · 01-05-2012, 08:26 PM

thats my mates rs had alot of work done and it a nice clean car

cossie4i+ · 01-05-2012, 08:34 PM

RS SNOBS for you yet again

Steve

Csm · 01-05-2012, 08:34 PM

I had a mrk5 in pacifica blue bonnet bulge model

Loved it tbh, was a great car 150bhp motor surely cant be classed as slow as fuck ? same power as vauxhalls red top cars etc

BRAMMER · 01-05-2012, 08:34 PM

I wouldn't own one myself as i prefer a Turbo'd car but i don't agree with them not being a true RS they competed at motorsport level didn't they

http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/rsocbb...d.php?t=191385

JayCC · 01-05-2012, 08:42 PM

I'm not a snob. I stated what I see on here, not what I believe to be true.

I think the RS1800 fiesta is an epic car. Rs2000 I heard always break. Oh well.

rstdave · 01-05-2012, 08:43 PM

Don't hold the same kudos as the previous mk3/4 rs turbo's imo, possibly because they did another rs mk5/6 escort at the same time that had a cosworth badge on the back lol so have to agree with someone else who said the escos overshadowed it!
Tbh if i see one going down the road or at a show etc i don't look twice but do if i see an rs turbo or cossie...I always wanted an rs turbo as a kid and would have loved to own an escos but the mk5/6 rs2000 just never sprang to mind!
They have their follower obviously and i can appreciate an exceptionally clean one

Oranoco · 01-05-2012, 08:56 PM

Bit harsh on the old RS2k, they're not that bad a car to be fair and can be a right hoot with a few tweeks. And that's coming from somebody is far from a fan

I think as with the RS1800 Fiesta it was more of a weak marketing excercise and neither delivered quite enough in many peoples eyes.

Apart from the wheels I think that looks really good

Nick.W · 01-05-2012, 08:57 PM

Not Owned one but not my cup of tea.

SMILER258 · 01-05-2012, 09:04 PM

i personally think they are over shadowed by bigger and more powerful rs's. they may not be the best rs but they are still nice cars. IMO

TOOTALL · 01-05-2012, 09:08 PM

I love my RS2000. Was after an RS turbo but the seller messed me about. Had a look on pistonheads and took a gamble. Been a great wee car. Zero trouble in almost 3 yrs. However, I have had some stick from folk saying I've stuck an RS badge on a GTI escort.

They are a cheap way into RS ownership and are great for a daily, especially if you only have the one car.

matts1 · 01-05-2012, 09:15 PM

Personally as has been said, I think it was overshadowed by the escos. Can't really compare back to the S1 & S2 as it wasn't the same generation.

Rsmat · 01-05-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie4i+

RS SNOBS for you yet again

Steve

Yup because we go out and pay the premium for a real RS....

shalon · 01-05-2012, 09:21 PM

had a rs2000 mk6 myself good car but not amazing

Rab · 01-05-2012, 09:24 PM

A real RS? The RS2000 was just a boggo escort with a bigger engine and a few body/interior parts to set it apart from the 1.3L. But at the end of the day it's a small family hatchback from a mainstream car manufacturer!

Just like EVERY other 'RS' badged car. Including the RS500............... People here bang on like they're Ferrari, or Lambourghini or some other 'Top Marque'............

Wise up folks, RS is just a badge at the end of the day. The RS2000 IS a real RS. The fact it's badged as an RS makes that pretty fucking obvious. Doesn't matter if it's any good does it, still an RS!

PF cracks me up sometimes

J1mbo · 01-05-2012, 09:31 PM

Just bought a mk6 rs2000 and love it, such a cracking little car. Torquey and makes a great everyday car for nipping around in.

It's worthy of the rs badge IMO. A nice tuneable engine. Good looks. Nice comfy recaros. What more should it have?

Rsmat · 01-05-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rab

A real RS? The RS2000 was just a boggo escort with a bigger engine and a few body/interior parts to set it apart from the 1.3L. But at the end of the day it's a small family hatchback from a mainstream car manufacturer!

Just like EVERY other 'RS' badged car. Including the RS500............... People here bang on like they're Ferrari, or Lambourghini or some other 'Top Marque'............

Wise up folks, RS is just a badge at the end of the day. The RS2000 IS a real RS. The fact it's badged as an RS makes that pretty fucking obvious. Doesn't matter if it's any good does it, still an RS!

PF cracks me up sometimes

Totally agree mate...but you'll find most are a little more than just trim and a bigger engine.

Bloomers · 01-05-2012, 09:36 PM

I had a mk6 for a bit, and it was a good little car. i was only disappointed by the performance as i was used to the cossie. cracked along ok, though

Fiddy · 01-05-2012, 09:39 PM

The top and bottom of it is yes, it's an RS, wether people think its a 'proper' RS, is just there opinion, but some people get there opinion confused with fact, and the FACT is, it's a RS

It's Czech Mate · 01-05-2012, 09:42 PM

Decent cars IMO, bit long in the tooth now but at the time very decent

Rab · 01-05-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS_matt

Totally agree mate...but you'll find most are a little more than just trim and a bigger engine.

Aye but not THAT much more. It's not like they're hand built at Pinnifarina using steel blessed by the pope with 10000 one off hand made parts assembled by naked lesbian playboy centrefolds..............

Rab · 01-05-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiddy

The top and bottom of it is yes, it's an RS, wether people think its a 'proper' RS, is just there opinion, but some people get there opinion confused with fact, and the FACT is, it's a RS

Rsmat · 01-05-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rab

Aye but not THAT much more. It's not like they're hand built at Pinnifarina using steel blessed by the pope with 10000 one off hand made parts assembled by naked lesbian playboy centrefolds..............

The way mines treat you would think so ROFL....

Rab · 01-05-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RS_matt

The way mines treat you would think so ROFL....

Pics of STFU.... Of the naked lesbian playboy centrefolds I mean. Not the car

Patto · 01-05-2012, 10:15 PM

not the fastest car in the world but goes ok and handles well, i love mine...

RWD_cossie_wil · 01-05-2012, 10:19 PM

Great cars, really handle exceptionally well for a fwd, just about enough power, ultra reliable. What's not to like?

G2RSR · 01-05-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rab

A real RS? The RS2000 was just a boggo escort with a bigger engine and a few body/interior parts to set it apart from the 1.3L. But at the end of the day it's a small family hatchback from a mainstream car manufacturer!

Just like EVERY other 'RS' badged car. Including the RS500...........

And what do you think your Evo started off has

Rab · 01-05-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G2RSR

And what do you think your Evo started off has

Are you fucking stupid?

Where did I mention my evo? I am well aware that my Evo is a std Jap shitbox with a big engine and some recaros. Thats why I like it.

Although the pic you have show is waaaaaaay newer than the Lancer that my Evo is based on.

01-05-2012, 08:13 PM	#2
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 17,047 Rep Power: 26	Aye they are pure scrap slow as a week in the jail and rot boxes __________________

01-05-2012, 08:14 PM	#3
JayCC PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,562 Rep Power: 10	Yeah. Badged as such, but would be classed the same as the RS1800 fiesta. __________________ PSN : ZetecTurbo XBox : JZetec

01-05-2012, 08:18 PM	#5
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 17,047 Rep Power: 26	Mk5 & 6 ,s that is utter garbage __________________

01-05-2012, 08:20 PM	#7
rallycross Too many posts.. I need a life!! 2007 BMW 3-Series Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 789 Rep Power: 9	Just a shitbox 90's fwd escort. Better than an RS turbo but still a heap of junk. __________________ cars are for driving; get it on the track...

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marc_gti Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chippenham Posts: 725 Rep Power: 5	and missing the turbo __________________ www.rallyesportford.com come and take a look for anything RS

01-05-2012, 08:15 PM	#4
1980blakey Regular Contributor 1991 Ford rs turbo My Garage Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 205 Rep Power: 5	^ +1

01-05-2012, 08:22 PM	#11
Cossie Sean big floppy donkey dick Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Building My High Reving 2.2 5cyl 20v Turbo powered RWD A4 Posts: 3,784 Rep Power: 14	i love em, everything RS2000 is specific, like the mk2 RS2000, trim, front end, brakes and engine, oh and 4x4 option........... brilliant, just overshaddowed by cosworth escort __________________ Couple of Quick Audis and RouseSport Saff

01-05-2012, 08:23 PM	#13
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 17,047 Rep Power: 26	Maybe a bit quicker than a rs turbo but if it were a mint rs2000 or rs turbo it would be the turbo every time ! Mk2 rs2000,s were amazing in their day then they brought the mk5 out that was a disappointment __________________

01-05-2012, 08:26 PM	#14
dieselpower Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 229 Rep Power: 9	thats my mates rs had alot of work done and it a nice clean car

01-05-2012, 08:34 PM	#15
cossie4i+ TT T38 Power Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (15) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: kent Posts: 20,829 Rep Power: 29	RS SNOBS for you yet again Steve __________________ The 4i is Dead & the 3dr is in pieces

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Csm PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 5,700 Rep Power: 13	I had a mrk5 in pacifica blue bonnet bulge model Loved it tbh, was a great car 150bhp motor surely cant be classed as slow as fuck ? same power as vauxhalls red top cars etc

01-05-2012, 08:34 PM	#17
BRAMMER PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (22) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The North Posts: 8,745 Rep Power: 17	I wouldn't own one myself as i prefer a Turbo'd car but i don't agree with them not being a true RS they competed at motorsport level didn't they http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/rsocbb...d.php?t=191385 __________________ Mapped by Motorsport Developments MT-Motorsport - 07548064979

01-05-2012, 08:42 PM	#18
JayCC PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,562 Rep Power: 10	I'm not a snob. I stated what I see on here, not what I believe to be true. I think the RS1800 fiesta is an epic car. Rs2000 I heard always break. Oh well. __________________ PSN : ZetecTurbo XBox : JZetec

01-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#19
rstdave PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol/Bath Posts: 2,573 Rep Power: 11	Don't hold the same kudos as the previous mk3/4 rs turbo's imo, possibly because they did another rs mk5/6 escort at the same time that had a cosworth badge on the back lol so have to agree with someone else who said the escos overshadowed it! Tbh if i see one going down the road or at a show etc i don't look twice but do if i see an rs turbo or cossie...I always wanted an rs turbo as a kid and would have loved to own an escos but the mk5/6 rs2000 just never sprang to mind! They have their follower obviously and i can appreciate an exceptionally clean one __________________ RS Turbo being broken......Focus RS now here!!!

01-05-2012, 08:56 PM	#20
Oranoco 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: HertFORDshire Posts: 24,317 Rep Power: 34	Bit harsh on the old RS2k, they're not that bad a car to be fair and can be a right hoot with a few tweeks. And that's coming from somebody is far from a fan I think as with the RS1800 Fiesta it was more of a weak marketing excercise and neither delivered quite enough in many peoples eyes. Apart from the wheels I think that looks really good __________________ Everybody dies.... ..... not everybody lives. One life.... live it! Last edited by Oranoco; 01-05-2012 at 08:57 PM.

01-05-2012, 08:57 PM	#21
Nick.W I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hedgend/Southampton Posts: 1,003 Rep Power: 8	Not Owned one but not my cup of tea. __________________ Escort Cosworth big turbo converted running stage 3 47k 2 previous owners sp last of the line build. S1 broken but not forgotten. Resto:http://passionford.com/forum/restora...n-c71-sgw.html

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SMILER258 The RUST hunter!! 1990 Ford Sierra XR4X4 Road Rally Car Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 3,001 Rep Power: 6	i personally think they are over shadowed by bigger and more powerful rs's. they may not be the best rs but they are still nice cars. IMO __________________ Cheers, Nathan. My XR4X4 rally car restoration - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-12-11-a.html

01-05-2012, 09:08 PM	#23
TOOTALL Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northampton Posts: 816 Rep Power: 4	I love my RS2000. Was after an RS turbo but the seller messed me about. Had a look on pistonheads and took a gamble. Been a great wee car. Zero trouble in almost 3 yrs. However, I have had some stick from folk saying I've stuck an RS badge on a GTI escort. They are a cheap way into RS ownership and are great for a daily, especially if you only have the one car.

01-05-2012, 09:15 PM	#24
matts1 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,876 Rep Power: 17	Personally as has been said, I think it was overshadowed by the escos. Can't really compare back to the S1 & S2 as it wasn't the same generation. __________________

01-05-2012, 09:21 PM	#26
shalon Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: glenrothes Posts: 340 Rep Power: 9	had a rs2000 mk6 myself good car but not amazing

01-05-2012, 09:24 PM	#27
Rab Fucking superstar........ Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Argyll.... It's lonely... Posts: 13,098 Rep Power: 23	A real RS? The RS2000 was just a boggo escort with a bigger engine and a few body/interior parts to set it apart from the 1.3L. But at the end of the day it's a small family hatchback from a mainstream car manufacturer! Just like EVERY other 'RS' badged car. Including the RS500............... People here bang on like they're Ferrari, or Lambourghini or some other 'Top Marque'............ Wise up folks, RS is just a badge at the end of the day. The RS2000 IS a real RS. The fact it's badged as an RS makes that pretty fucking obvious. Doesn't matter if it's any good does it, still an RS! PF cracks me up sometimes __________________

01-05-2012, 09:31 PM	#28
J1mbo B1mbo Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 14,723 Rep Power: 20	Just bought a mk6 rs2000 and love it, such a cracking little car. Torquey and makes a great everyday car for nipping around in. It's worthy of the rs badge IMO. A nice tuneable engine. Good looks. Nice comfy recaros. What more should it have? __________________ mt-motorsport.com

01-05-2012, 09:36 PM	#30
Bloomers Cornish Fasty Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,068 Rep Power: 6	I had a mk6 for a bit, and it was a good little car. i was only disappointed by the performance as i was used to the cossie. cracked along ok, though

01-05-2012, 09:39 PM	#31
Fiddy Fat's The New Skinny Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newton Aycliffe County Durham Posts: 10,084 Rep Power: 18	The top and bottom of it is yes, it's an RS, wether people think its a 'proper' RS, is just there opinion, but some people get there opinion confused with fact, and the FACT is, it's a RS __________________ Nordic Green ST24 Saloon Resident Mondeo Lover, Now On Number 5 www.scottishmondeoforum.com

01-05-2012, 09:42 PM	#32
It's Czech Mate ............ Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Mids Posts: 11,183 Rep Power: 21	Decent cars IMO, bit long in the tooth now but at the time very decent __________________ SKODA OCTAVIA VRS - Officially the fastest 2.0 litre production car in the world 225mph two way pass at Bonneville I cant stand theiving scrubbers

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