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Old 28-02-2011, 02:24 PM
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thinking of getting a focus rs 2003, but just wondered if anyone would care to share with me any experiences, good or bad, or any feedback about these cars please. cheers
Old 28-02-2011, 02:27 PM
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I sold your 3 door n ended up buying one ! keep the 3 door although if you can have both thats a bonus they can be expensive tho i spent a small fortune on mine turbo being one
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Do a search on the forum. It's a very common Q and no offence but I'm fed up typing out the same shit. If you're really stuck then ask again and I'll type.

Great cars though
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Do a search on the forum. It's a very common Q and no offence but I'm fed up typing out the same shit. If you're really stuck then ask again and I'll type.

Great cars though

just cany get the staff nowadays... lol
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Chops been being nice lately aswell
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well lambchop.............. i just read an old post or two from yourself about the frs and it has to be said..................














you're a fookin legend. many thanks for the advice...
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Originally Posted by Ebonycossie4x4
Chops been being nice lately aswell

Haha!

I wasn't even being nasty, it's the truth. I even offered to type if need be but honestly I've stuck up for the FRS many a time and people still talk them down when they havent even tried them!

As for being nice... erm... freedom of speech was somewhat removed

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oh no....

Did you get told off?
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Originally Posted by martynhomer01
well lambchop.............. i just read an old post or two from yourself about the frs and it has to be said..................



you're a fookin legend. many thanks for the advice...
Ok I genuinely hope you found the answers you were looking for. If you have any specific queries then please ask.

If you find my for sale post from around July last year it details EVERYTHING I had to replace on the car.

Worth every penny imo.

They are good looking, reasonably quick and excellent on track. I only changed to scratch my Evo and M3 itch. I wouldn't go back from my M3 now but that's no reflection on an FRS.
Old 28-02-2011, 03:44 PM
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I had mine when it was nearly new right the way up to it being 411bhp and it was a lovly car and never let me down..i allways had the excitement to drive it.
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Originally Posted by Ebonycossie4x4
oh no....

Did you get told off?

I've never had an infraction in my life. All of a sudden the Luftwaffe hit me with 2 in a week for very trivial matters. IMO it's a shame that this place is like a library now and not as colourful as it was.

Agreed it needed toning down but there's too much fear even to voice an opinion.

Don't worry I'd still give you both barrels again over a certain "who the fuck are..." thread should it be posted now
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Originally Posted by rsmat
I had mine when it was nearly new right the way up to it being 411bhp and it was a lovly car and never let me down..i allways had the excitement to drive it.

I can imagine you were tugging away under the table as you typed that?
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
I can imagine you were tugging away under the table as you typed that?

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BTW FRS owners have horribly inflated opinions on pricing. I'll admit I wanted as much back for mine as humanly possible but the fact remains I only paid Ł7500 back in Nov 08.

Plenty to choose from and dont pay too much
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
BTW FRS owners have horribly inflated opinions on pricing. I'll admit I wanted as much back for mine as humanly possible but the fact remains I only paid Ł7500 back in Nov 08.

Plenty to choose from and dont pay too much
A guy I know paid 1500 less than that for one a wee while ago, couple of small mods, 50k miles, HPi clear, ridiculous Ford/GGR history folder, few small age related marks on it... but a solid car.




Cheers,
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Originally Posted by RS Grant
A guy I know paid 1500 less than that for one a wee while ago, couple of small mods, 50k miles, HPi clear, ridiculous Ford/GGR history folder, few small age related marks on it... but a solid car.




Cheers,
Grant

I've been to Tenerife and I bet you've been to Elevenerife!
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PS if she needs a cat or some standard rear speakers please let me know

or a dump valve...
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
I've been to Tenerife and I bet you've been to Elevenerife!

..............
Old 28-02-2011, 08:43 PM
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Bloody great cars, loved mine. Never let me down and cost nothing apart from tyres/brakes/mods etc. Seriously quick with only 273 BHP (had fun with E46 M3's) and great fun to drive. Superb on track too.

I'd have another anytime.

Bad point: fuel consumption barely got over 20mpg. All the time.
Old 28-02-2011, 09:50 PM
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Im thinking of selling my M3 to get one of these but they seem more juicy on fuel than the M3
Old 28-02-2011, 10:06 PM
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Ive owned mine coming up for 6 years now and it still gives me a rush when I drive it. I paid 18.5K for mine at just over a year old and don't regret it one bit. They are absolute bargains now. Most of the stuff that usually goes wrong are easy & cheap fixes so as a performance car they don't cost much to run. I plan on keeping mine even when I eventually got a Mk2 FRS.
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Originally Posted by nice_head
Im thinking of selling my M3 to get one of these but they seem more juicy on fuel than the M3

My focus was 22-25 for every day driving. It returned 33 mpg on a long run. Using Super.

My M3 is around about 26. Was 22 in cold weather. AT 70-80 mph on dual carriage way it returned 31. This is normal unleaded.

Overall the m3 is better and cheaper using normal fuel.
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
I've been to Tenerife and I bet you've been to Elevenerife!
Hahaha, I was tugging myself off wildly under the table when I realised I had a story to top Chop's famous 'Bargain FRS' tale!! ...as you well know, I've got to live my car-based banter through other people for the foreseeable future so cut me some slack here mate.


Cheers,
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Originally Posted by RS Grant
Hahaha, I was tugging myself off wildly under the table when I realised I had a story to top Chop's famous 'Bargain FRS' tale!! ...as you well know, I've got to live my car-based banter through other people for the foreseeable future so cut me some slack here mate.


Cheers,
Grant

Haha ok
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