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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 04:07 PM
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Hi folks,

Well it’s been a longtime since I started a thread on here so I’m a bit out of touch with Fords now. But is this what these are fetching?? I know they’re limited edition but man, really??


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01809060236061
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 04:35 PM
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I don't get it either. why would it be £100k? brand new from a dealer is only about £40k isn't it? is there a long waiting list for them or is it a short run of a special edition?
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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1 owner already, but only done 6 miles, plus;

THE LONG AWAITED FORD FOCUS RS HERITAGE PRESENTED IN DEEP ORANGE COMPLIMENTED BY MOUNTUNE UPGRADE OF 375 PS, 19" BLACK ALLOYS, QUAIFE MECHANICAL LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, POWER OPENING SUNROOF, CARBON FIBRE INTERIOR, RECARO SEATS, CRUISE CONTROL, ** PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE APPOINTMENT ** DEEP ORANGE, DUE TO THE EXCLUSIVITY OF THIS VEHICLE WE AREN'T CURRENTLY OFFERING TEST DRIVES., NATIONWIDE DELIVERY AVAILABLE., 1 owner, BUY WITH CONFIDENCE-LOOKERS PLC Est 1908-CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE, £99,995

That's seems like a We don't really want to sell price.

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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 08:35 PM
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Wow!
POWER OPENING SUNROOF
thats me sold on it
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 09:04 PM
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pure nonsense pete
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy
I don't get it either. why would it be £100k? brand new from a dealer is only about £40k isn't it? is there a long waiting list for them or is it a short run of a special edition?
It has to be a mistake surely? Why would this one be worth that much extra?
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 10:26 PM
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Big discussion about it over on the focus RS forum too, fucking comical, who in their right mind would spend a hundred thousand pounds on a Ford Focus ffs
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 11:29 PM
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The dealer has bought the car from Ford so as its now a second hand car they can charge what they want for it
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 12:52 AM
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they forgot to add in with this you will fit in with the sea of focus's at all the show

No way would I pay 100k for that, hell I wouldn't pay 10k for it. Sorry just really not an interesting car to me.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by R4N SS
The dealer has bought the car from Ford so as its now a second hand car they can charge what they want for it
Fair enough but there has to be a justification for such a massive price increase!!! I think they will be waiting a long time for someone to buy it!!
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 08:03 AM
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It gives them publicity that’s all it’s about.
Myself seeing something like that advertised I would never speak to the dealer as it’s a plain rip off to me.

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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 09:26 AM
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That price doesn't mean that's what they sell for, it just means that's what it's being advertised for It's quite possibly a place holder - you'll see that all the time on eBay and the like; and item with a ridiculous price on it so no one will buy it because the item is out of or hasn't come into stock yet, but it keep the ad space/listing live until the final ad is in place.

Or it's a dreamer hoping to find someone desperate and/or stupid
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Thrush
That price doesn't mean that's what they sell for, it just means that's what it's being advertised for It's quite possibly a place holder - you'll see that all the time on eBay and the like; and item with a ridiculous price on it so no one will buy it because the item is out of or hasn't come into stock yet, but it keep the ad space/listing live until the final ad is in place.

Or it's a dreamer hoping to find someone desperate and/or stupid
I have noticed that as well on E-Bay, if the item is out of stock they stick a massive upgrade on the price and when more stock comes in it goes back to the original price .Maybe this is the case with this car but it still seems pointless to me.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Thrush
That price doesn't mean that's what they sell for, it just means that's what it's being advertised for It's quite possibly a place holder - you'll see that all the time on eBay and the like; and item with a ridiculous price on it so no one will buy it because the item is out of or hasn't come into stock yet, but it keep the ad space/listing live until the final ad is in place.

Or it's a dreamer hoping to find someone desperate and/or stupid

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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 11:53 AM
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Is there only 50 of these been built. I can see that focus being for sale for a long time.
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 11:56 AM
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I am sure it is to create traffic and to bump them up to the top of the list...if some sucker comes along they get the money but if you REALLY want one you would atleast be calling them to ask what the real price is to buy it.
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 12:02 PM
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I think if I had the spare money to buy a rare ford it defo wouldnt be a posh mk3 focus rs.
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