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...