barkman

Gang

After all the great opinions on trading the st220 for an escort rs I've decided to leave the escort alone but have turned my sights to a Focus Rs mark 1

1. Is this suitable for a daily car?
2. Will a 6.5k budget get me a good one?
3. Is high mileage any issue 100k plus?

All opinions very much appreciated!

zippyobrien

iTrader: (2)

6.5 can get you a mechanically sound car with tatty body work. Or a nice cat d.

rstdave

iTrader: (3)

6.5k won't get you a 'good' one imo but as above really....as long as it's not too heavily modded a 100k car engine wise should be fine as long as it's had regular oil changes and been well maintained, as far as performance fords go they're pretty reliable !
When i bought mine i wanted something for the weekends/shows etc so got what i would consider to be a a really nice example but if it's just primarily going to be a daily drive and you're not too fussed on it being a real minter then i'm sure if you look hard you'll be able to find something to fit the bill at the slightly lower end of the frs budget

vaughant

iTrader: (1)

I think it was Rs mat on here who said he'd had a high miler and a low miler and the difference was night and day?
If your after a quick family turboed motor why not a mint focus St 5dr?
Be a lot cheaper too.

barkman

I really want a Ford Rs having been a Ford man all my life.
I've discounted the escort rs after some great feedback on here.
The Mondeo St220 is a great car but something smaller with that RS badge is nagging away at me.