Hi all,
Been looking at these as Id love one, especially to take to Ford Fair this year and have noticed the prices are all over the place

There seems to be no shortage of them in the market either.

Are they are buyer or sellers market at the moment? Are they easy to sell?

There also a few for sale on the vcar

Ideally a hpi clear car less than 75/80k would interest me

Just wanted some input

 

Plenty for sale matey.... Start from Ł6000 up looking at things

 

Matty, im the chap with the A4 S line

 

I no matey..... Recognise your username.

 

yup

prices vary massively

Ł5k one on vcar - average miles
Ł6k low mileage vcar
Ł6.5k high mileage standard
Ł7.5k average milage standard
Ł8k modified
Ł9k heavily modded
Ł10k + mint low miles, or heavy mod list

condition varies massively, they all look the same in photos, so you need to see them in the flesh. some are neglected, some are immaculate.

usual rust spots:

front and rear arches
front wings where they meet bumper
under wing mirrors and on tailgate
sills and lower parts of rear arches

look for

signs of botched wiring
service history important
should come with 2 sets of keys, leather RS wallet, RS mats (unless seller is being tight)

they are great cars buty most are 10 years old now so do show age. interior wears well but alcantara can bobble and rip

theres so many out there now though you should be able to find a good one

 

So how is a low milage rs cheaper than a high milage rs

 

Because that's on a vcar.

 

bingo....at least one person can read

 

 

Some good advice given above....they do all look the same in pics as already said and often cleaner than they are so you really need to go check them out as there are plenty of dogs out there!
Everyone will tell you they're a 6k car now etc but in reality the good ones still go for strong money (9k+) and people who aren't fussed on having an 'average' higher mileage example will buy up the cheap ones (6/7k ers).
What's your budget?
Great cars though if you get a good one, buy on condition first and mileage 2nd

 

Your quite close to me mate my mint Focus Rs will be up for sale soon 330 bhp! 03 plate but has considerably low mileage after Ł8700!

 

Ive got mine up at Ł8750 but the prices are as shown above, they can be quite varied.

 

You can have mine for 11k bodywork has age related marks but massive spec car.

 

What's the spec and mileage?

 

Get one bought.

 

If its anything like your seat and engine mods wise she'll be a beast.

 

Had one for a year love it just wanted to go back to cossie s

 

50k miles
Brand new 500hp spec ian Howell engine (700 miles)
Gt3076r with tial 44mm wastegate
Autronic sm4
Blah blah blah you get the idea just needs mapping on the new engine

 

I paid 10k for mine.

Low miles, low owners. Sensible mods. I'm happy with it

 

I paid 9800 for mine but is 37,000miles, tubular manifold, Hybrid, intercooler, kw3 coilovers, AP's etc. Currently down at Sabre getting live mapped, bigger injectors etc. Not sure what power it will come back with but have dyno's for 350bhp before.
Latest pics

 

Looks nice Steve.

 

Are you sick of it now Dicko.

 

Thanks for the comment !

 

No Glen just dont even use it now lol its not for sale but if someone came with the ŁŁŁŁ id sell

 

Just get it used matey.

 

My budget will be about the 7-8k mark when I sell my current car - i wouldnt want one on the register

So i guess i know what il be getting with that budget - thanks for the guidelines

Looks like a buyers market at the mo then

 

I've had 3 now mate if you need to go out in one or see one up and close give me a shout as said I'm only down the road

 

Cheers, harry.

When the wong is in my hand il pop down mate

 

Nah you don't have to buy it mate I mean give you a perspective view of one.

As its easier to see with a car infront of you what to look out for then explaining it

 

I know what you mean, i dont want to jinx myself, because I know Il love it and il end up being impatient and rushing myself in selling what iv currently got

 

Very true! Plus standard and modified are quite different cars! You will love them mate nothing better for the money.

 

Great cars I have brought one as my everyday car, love it

 

I bought mine in November last year mate. It's 52 plate. Had 44k on it when I bought it.
Totally standard car in every way. Usual stone chips etc. paid Ł7500 for it.
So you should be able to get a nice car for that no probs.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus...30910072173%26

I'm only down the road if you fancy a look

 

Pics?

Currently in the market for either an RS or ST. Currently looking at a mk1 RS 33k 1 owner from new wants Ł7k.

 

My mates got an ST-3 for sale. Low miles. In orange. Looks really nice and well looked after...

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...oor/1019499494

 

A 1owner frs with 33k on the clock?.. Sounds too good to be true.

 

I know mate the problem is i spunked all my money on my last ST so im relying on my dad to lend me the money.

To him its just a 11 year old Ford Focus and hes having none of it haha.