New Focus RS - 164 mph!
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Got a phonecall from the Ford Dealer in Aberdeen on Tuesday offering me a build slot for the initial run, was needing a £500 deposit.. he e-mailed me the brief bones of the spec and options list, he also seemed to think that it would be around £27k OTR price.
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The focus is the next generation RS Turbo, except they are pricing it like its a next generation Cossie imho
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A 2.0 Turbo Lancer Evolution X GS FQ-300 by HKS Manual costs £27,499.00 now and I expect it would have dropped in price by the time the focus hits the road.. I know which one I would rather have
The focus is the next generation RS Turbo, except they are pricing it like its a next generation Cossie imho
The focus is the next generation RS Turbo, except they are pricing it like its a next generation Cossie imho
Stop mentioning RS Turbo's you mong its 2008 not 1986.....look at equivalent 300bhp hatches from other manufacturers
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yeah but it would be boreing did you read the reveiws of the team that did testing 4wd and the 2wd same day one after the other they chose the 2wd because of the exitement it gave them all 4wd was mundane and to heavy if youve driven a new focus you,ll know how good they handle only fwd car ive driven that you can chuck the back end out at will and easily get it back the 09 focus is suposed to be way better than that end of the day why is thier 4wd? to aid handling yes? well if a car handles good enough without it why have it?
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If you take a look around the new car market you'll see not many ( if any ) new hot hatches will do 164 mph in stock trim with a full warranty etc etc
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I doubt many are without a 155 limiter anyway.
Rudey, fair enough.
I thought it was for traction, which fwd is gay for.
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What are the other drivers gonna do - hold up a sign saying " My car would be quicker without the limiter " as you pass them?
0-60 in under 6 seconds says to me traction isnt bad......and before you mention the wet.....who the hell cains their cars to maximum performance on the public roads in the wet anyway?
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its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus right now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have EVOlved and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
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yeah mate traditionally it is fuck me my old s2 went round left handers without moving the wheel just throttle lol its a new system theyve developed called revoknuckle suspension that sorts it out will be interesting im sure clarkson said thier testing it in winter on the last series
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Don't tell me tell Ford, its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.
Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have changed and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have changed and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
and if your after a hot hatch?
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Don't tell me tell Ford, its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.
Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have changed and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have changed and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
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Don't tell me tell Ford, its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.
Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have changed and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have changed and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
There's not only Ford making them at this price....open your eyes
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I do not think the Focus will be purchased by the readers of practical motoring, it will be purchased by people wanting a family performance car and as such I expect they would consider all the alternatives within the price range and I consider the EvoX to be in that.
I simply think the Focus has lost a lot of potential customers due to the fact that it drives only the front wheels.
I simply think the Focus has lost a lot of potential customers due to the fact that it drives only the front wheels.
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I do not think the Focus will be purchased by the readers of practical motoring, it will be purchased by people wanting a family performance car and as such I expect they would consider all the alternatives within the price range and I consider the EvoX to be in that.
I simply think the Focus has lost a lot of potential customers due to the fact that it drives only the front wheels.
I simply think the Focus has lost a lot of potential customers due to the fact that it drives only the front wheels.
Slower
Heavier
at least £30k+ in basic spec....far too expensive for a focus
The fact 1300 have been ordered with paid deposits says it all. They have got it right to sell it in numbers
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I do not think the Focus will be purchased by the readers of practical motoring, it will be purchased by people wanting a family performance car and as such I expect they would consider all the alternatives within the price range and I consider the EvoX to be in that.
I simply think the Focus has lost a lot of potential customers due to the fact that it drives only the front wheels.
I simply think the Focus has lost a lot of potential customers due to the fact that it drives only the front wheels.
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at only 250bhp and half way through development the FRS did 8 mins 27sec round the ring they said they was hoping for 8mins 15sec when fully finished anywhere near that and i would say its quite a nice performing car all IMO of course
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I know what you mean mate but I hope Ford will price it like a Ford, very decently
and lets face it, an RS badged Ford usually has to be compared to the next higher class i.e. last FRS was so good they had to bring the scooby and evo in to the equation
do you reckon a performace Golf could come close to a fast Ford hatch? Doesnt happen all the time
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Image is subjective and going on past performance the RS should hold its value pretty well.
PS. The golf is haldex AWD not 4wd.......as a driving tool it's not that sharp hence most reviewers prefer the gti
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Don't tell me tell Ford, its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.
Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus right now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have EVOlved and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
its only them who are still doing the late 80's thing with powerful fwd cars. The industry is more advanced and has moved on with regards to family performance cars.Unless you want the RS Badge from my opinion In 2008 for 27 grand the RS is far from a bargain
Take the EVO X which is the lowest price guessed for the Focus right now and offers the following:
Recaro front seats
Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers
Full time 4WD with Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Bilstein shock absorbers, EIBACH springs and stabiliser bar
BREMBO braking system
18" Enkei alloy wheels
By the time the Focus comes out the specification of the Mitsi would have EVOlved and got better or the car would be cheaper imho
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it will be a cracking car I'm sure but after expressing initial interest I have decided to can the idea you can guarantee it will be nudging £30K with a nice option bundle thrown in, and with the economy how it is its a lot of money......
plus I have heard nothing from Ford bar a couple of emails so god knows how people are putting deposits down!!!
so for half the money I've ordered an Astra VXR, being delivered Dec 22 job done!
plus the Escort is still tucked up in the garage
plus I have heard nothing from Ford bar a couple of emails so god knows how people are putting deposits down!!!
so for half the money I've ordered an Astra VXR, being delivered Dec 22 job done!
plus the Escort is still tucked up in the garage
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Its about time ford had another rs out.I carnt wait to see them in the flesh.Hopefully people will start to come back from other brands of cars and get back into a rs.
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EVERYONE with the slightest bit of knowledge knows that 4WD would be the best route,but as the homologation rules stand at the moment,Ford can just tune thier ST in a much cheaper way!
I'm not saying it will be a bad car,HEY..i'm tempted to buy one myself,but its not the way RS's should be born from,in thier glory days it came from passion and from the best they could do....not a budget!....and this is from a guy that HAS owned nearly every RS,so i know a thing or two!!!
On the plus side,it will be great to see the RS brand alive again and maybe introduced to another audience,that may look up its family tree!