R1.Andy

i thought id ask hear..
im in the market for an rs focus mk1..always wanted one now i can stretch to one i dont no wot one to get lol..
i wanted stock out the box..but me m8 said dont get me wrong there tame you will end up doing a stage one..just get one done..pay a bit extra..
i looked at one went out in it right money just under 7k had 255 bhp print out..needed decat ecu light prob sorting and prob new tyres like within a month..
few owners and a phase one november 02 car..
the other one is 340bhp with 380 torx..is this realistic ..if so is it border line un reliable usable as a daily driver etc..
and it must be mental ..as yet not been out in it seen it only..its a few quid more 03 build less owners..
i dunno wot to do lol help me out