Originally Posted by Rick
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The point is, the Focus is miles better than anything subura or mitsi offer in the same class. As is the fiesta. VW have never produced a homoligation special of any note, let alone several - they don't need to - and neither do ford anymore.
Granted, it certainly helps image - but is a massive financial investment, that probably doesn't pay. Ford have a significant rally presence without the need to make a road car - an accountants wet dream.
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That said, there is vw motorsport which may interest buyers, posters of the vw gt-tdi on a rally stage stickered up going sideways through the gravel up on dealership walls to get the customers itching to part with money? what does for have? an oranage st focus parked on a clifftop. Harldy the same presence to capture the mind of a potential customer.