whats better 306 gti or rs2000 mk6???
20-09-2011, 09:56 PM
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'everybody says there shite' 
what are you going on about?
Be honest.... have you actually read this thread at all?
I don't think you have, have you!
I see loads of praise for the RS2000 on this thread from LOTS of different people.
You have just made yourself look a total bellend....
nice rant about the '2nd fastest Escort ever made' feel better now?
TRY READING THE THREAD.
what are you going on about?
Be honest.... have you actually read this thread at all?
I don't think you have, have you!
I see loads of praise for the RS2000 on this thread from LOTS of different people.
You have just made yourself look a total bellend....
nice rant about the '2nd fastest Escort ever made' feel better now?
TRY READING THE THREAD.
20-09-2011, 10:01 PM
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Rather than call others names, why not use your intellect on a thread more suited to yourself. Honestly, why people argue on here is beyond me. A discussion with different views I can understand, but if someone is telling obvious bullshit, why sit there, for god knows how long, and try and prove that the bullshit statement, is in fact, bullshit.
we covered this!
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20-09-2011, 10:10 PM
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Track peppered RS2k's dont look that bad, not that anyone said they did! Looks better then the pug that was going round imho.
Here's mine from the RSOC weekend
Must add that it, er, broke down, unlike the pug
Here's mine from the RSOC weekend
Must add that it, er, broke down, unlike the pug
20-09-2011, 10:50 PM
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having driven and worked on both many many times (even on with restoring an rs2000 currentley for a friend) i can say the 306 would be my choice any day of the week its a great handling car with plenty of poke (50mph in first!!!) wheras the escort handles just as poorly as any other mk5 or 6 escort and feels very underpowered for an rs model, plus people say they are increasing in value? maybe so but try selling one nobody seems to want them unless they are around Ł1500 which in my eyes is all a mint one is worth
20-09-2011, 10:59 PM
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having driven and worked on both many many times (even on with restoring an rs2000 currentley for a friend) i can say the 306 would be my choice any day of the week its a great handling car with plenty of poke (50mph in first!!!) wheras the escort handles just as poorly as any other mk5 or 6 escort and feels very underpowered for an rs model, plus people say they are increasing in value? maybe so but try selling one nobody seems to want them unless they are around Ł1500 which in my eyes is all a mint one is worth
But
Handles poorly?
Really?
I can't accept that, they definately do not handle poorly.
20-09-2011, 11:03 PM
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they have too little grip light floaty steering with poor feedback and in my opinion a poorly thought out rear end they would have been much much better with an independant rear suspension setup or even a torsion bar like the pug, as anything ive ever driven with a torsion bar rear handles like fuck when driven hard
20-09-2011, 11:18 PM
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I don't accept the underpowered arguement at all, that's just not true.
Look at the cars it was pitched against:
Astra GSi - 150bhp
Golf GTI 16v - 150bhp
Sunny GTI - 145bhp
306 S16 - 155bhp (the GTI-6 only came out as the RS2000 was dying, so no direct competition)
RS2000 - 150bhp. Sounds about right to me
Look at the cars it was pitched against:
Astra GSi - 150bhp
Golf GTI 16v - 150bhp
Sunny GTI - 145bhp
306 S16 - 155bhp (the GTI-6 only came out as the RS2000 was dying, so no direct competition)
RS2000 - 150bhp. Sounds about right to me
21-09-2011, 12:07 AM
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im not talking about cars it was pitched against im just talking about 150bhp in a 1275kg car feeling underpowered which it does because it is, anything less than 200bhp in a car of that weight is going (to me) feel underpowered and pretty damn boring lol
21-09-2011, 07:46 AM
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Guys I'm sorry, I had some fun in my 2K but there are far better cars out there. My ST is so much more car for the same money. Okay I'm nearing middle age but for a day to day car, the RS doesn't tick the boxes as much as a 306. The RS isn't so highly thought of by the press for a reason whereas the 306 was the updated 205 gti. You're fighting a losing battle because the facts don't back up the Ford compared to it's rivals. But I will say it's a lot more car than a mk4.
21-09-2011, 07:59 AM
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having driven and worked on both many many times (even on with restoring an rs2000 currentley for a friend) i can say the 306 would be my choice any day of the week its a great handling car with plenty of poke (50mph in first!!!) wheras the escort handles just as poorly as any other mk5 or 6 escort and feels very underpowered for an rs model, plus people say they are increasing in value? maybe so but try selling one nobody seems to want them unless they are around Ł1500 which in my eyes is all a mint one is worth
21-09-2011, 08:53 AM
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21-09-2011, 09:45 AM
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having driven and worked on both many many times (even on with restoring an rs2000 currentley for a friend) i can say the 306 would be my choice any day of the week its a great handling car with plenty of poke (50mph in first!!!) wheras the escort handles just as poorly as any other mk5 or 6 escort and feels very underpowered for an rs model, plus people say they are increasing in value? maybe so but try selling one nobody seems to want them unless they are around Ł1500 which in my eyes is all a mint one is worth
Plus you think the MK5 / MK6 RS handles like any other MK5 or MK6 Escort. Are you for real, or just a 2k hater. Each to their own but it does make me laugh when people hate on the 2k's.
21-09-2011, 11:10 AM
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I've had RS2000's in the past and can hand on heart say my current 306 gti-6 is better in every single way. Ive been all over europe in mine this summer, done trackdays and been round Spa and the 'ring and its been faultless, does 140mph on the autobahn, yet still manages 43mpg on a cruise.
Even minirotty has praised mine and he's the rs2000 guru!!
Mine....
Even minirotty has praised mine and he's the rs2000 guru!!
Mine....
here you go
21-09-2011, 11:24 AM
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I can see why people like it, it looks decent enough, goes well, handles well but, for me, the RS is a better all rounder. Not as good dynamically, but the nicer interior and things just mean I prefer it.
Obviously that isn't allowed, and I'm wrong beyond all comprehension, but there we are
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21-09-2011, 11:40 AM
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I have, a good friend of mine had a GTI-6 and I drove it. It was ok, sounded nice, went ok, but the gearshift, clutch and interior spoilt it for me. Despite the performance, it just didn't feel all that when you were sat in it, felt like the 1.4XN another friend had as his first car. I'm sure people would argue the same about the RS, but that's how it goes.
I can see why people like it, it looks decent enough, goes well, handles well but, for me, the RS is a better all rounder. Not as good dynamically, but the nicer interior and things just mean I prefer it.
Obviously that isn't allowed, and I'm wrong beyond all comprehension, but there we are
I can see why people like it, it looks decent enough, goes well, handles well but, for me, the RS is a better all rounder. Not as good dynamically, but the nicer interior and things just mean I prefer it.
Obviously that isn't allowed, and I'm wrong beyond all comprehension, but there we are
21-09-2011, 04:26 PM
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Fuck me this threads gone to shit since I said obliterated
21-09-2011, 06:31 PM
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Having had countless RS's as well as my Mk6 RS2000, its the lack of rot that appeals to me on my current 306...
Excuse the shameless picture whoring! Ha ha
Excuse the shameless picture whoring! Ha ha
21-09-2011, 06:51 PM
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My mates looks as solid as that Matt but without the fresh paint on it.
Think its dont 100+K as well!
Think its dont 100+K as well!
21-09-2011, 07:14 PM
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Mine clicked over to 103k as we were going round the 'ring!! LOL
Kev, you fancy coming to donington on 13th Nov? Load of us from the club are booked on, pop up if your free
Kev, you fancy coming to donington on 13th Nov? Load of us from the club are booked on, pop up if your free
21-09-2011, 07:19 PM
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Yeah defo Matt, you got any places on track left?
As we've go the silver RS up and MOT'd now too, be good to take it out for what Sam's built it for.
As we've go the silver RS up and MOT'd now too, be good to take it out for what Sam's built it for.
21-09-2011, 07:29 PM
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21-09-2011, 07:46 PM
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