TIFF

Been looking for a while for a good Focus RS for good money but there are SOO many dreamers out there so i have now widened the search to an E46 M3........

Looking at an 04 plate with 87k, fbmwsh ect.............

I think the BMW wil be a better car all round.....Thoughts please peeps...

ajamesc

Bm will be a much better car! But lose money much faster

pee vee

if there are THAT many dreamers out there, maybe thats just the price the cars go for ? bit like the rest of the ford rs range lol.

Rs(555)

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Focus rs and bmw m3 , both are bargains now ..

Why do you say , so many dreamers out there? I have seen lots and lots of focus rs for sale at around 5-6 k !

M3's are the same ,both cars have took a kicking price wise !

I have owned both cars and imo the focus at 300bhp was perfect fast everyday car .
The m3 was also good ,better quaility ,but boaring after a while

martysmartie

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I have always liked the M3, and am myself considering buying one in the near future, I also like the FRS, but imo the M3 is a better deal, you get more power, a six cylinder engine and RWD.

I have done quite a bit of reseach into the M3 and would advise you to note the following (If you already don't know, thats if you don't go with the FRS instead)

Check the boot floor recall has been done, as they crack.

Make sure the all important running in service has been done, apparently as well if it's a pre 03 car then the engine bearings should have been replaced under warranty?

Also although more of a personal thing, avoid the SMG gearbox, preferences aside from what I have seen they tend to be problematic (Pump failures etc) and are expensive to fix!

Also I have noticed that brakes and tyres cost a fortune, so it's worth checking there condition.

Martin

TIFF

There are.......

i know you can get a 60/70k focus RS for what people are tring to sell 110k cars for.........

TIFF

Are they still cover for the warrenty on the boot floor issue, its an 04 plate

What is the running in service milage.....when did it need to be done by, was it 1000 mile?

pee vee

so what realistically are you willing to spend on an FRS.

as there was that one for 5500 on here, and i'd imagine thats about as cheap as they are gonnd be for now!?

TIFF

Realistically i am willing to spend upto 6.5k for a standard car with between 60 and 70k on it. Full history ect ect.............

I know people who have paid that sort of figure for cars with that spec....its just a waiting game.

I know they can be had for 8k for that spec......usually from the dreamers. I say dreamers but they will get that for them.....but not from me....

Mike C

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Not really.

Good, well cared for examples won't drop much lower than they already are. Loads of them about, but there will always be strong demand. Far greater than that of a MK1 FRS.

neilscott83

I'd go for the m3 but not if I only wanted to spend 6.5k it'll be a dog.

pee vee

just as a side note.

I know a few people with higher mileage frs.. and to be honest as long as the bodywork has been kept in good order, the mechanicals seem pretty good for milage too.
120k miles not using a drop of oil, water or anything. still making brilliant power (300bhp on standard everything except downpipe)

so i dont think the higher milage ones are too much to worry about..

that said i dont really know as mine has just ticked over to 52k lol .

TIFF

Dont get me wrong....the higher milage ones are spot on, theres some minters out there.....but for me, personally i wanted one with 60-70k on it.........Just trying to find one for the money i want to pay for one is the hard bit....

TIFF

6.5k is what i would spend on a Focus.........I would spend more on an M3......

neilscott83

I'll shut up then lol.

TIFF

lol..........

neilscott83

What about an e39 m5?

TIFF

I did think that but not long got rid of my 530d....fancied something different

Glenn_

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I bet the bm will cost more for parts. Check for cracked rear sub frames.

TIFF

Yer, will be checking the boot and sub frame......But at least BMW are hounering the cars with a problem ect......being an 04 should be ok as i think it was revised

P_is_for_Paul

Chop had a STUNNING e46 up for sale, dunno if it's for sale still, but I'd assume it is considering his future plans. If I was buyin one Id buy his!

P_is_for_Paul

https://passionford.com/forum/cars-f...he-bottom.html

Glenn_

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Chops is a nice car.I bet he had been 1 of the cars careful owners lol.

dodge8283

I guess that's why you didn't message me back then tiff about my frs lol

TIFF

Yours was highly modified if i remember rightly.....i was after a near as standard one....

dodge8283

One will come up mate, like you said they are dropping big time at the moment and your definitely right about the dreamers.

Nick.W

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I would go for the M3 personally.

carlo

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M3 all day long ! mk1 focus rs's rot like fuck ive seen a fair few cheap ones that i wouldnt go near ! least with the m it does what it says in the tin all day long great cars & bargins are out there to be had

gingeRS

dont be upset when your on the way to a show and get taken apart by a FRS.....they are by far the more exciting and tuneable car

any FRS for 6.5k wont exactly be a minter.id have thought if you wanted 60-70k than 7.5k would be a better budget......if you want a n immaculate one

mines done 110k now and cant fault it, dont be afraid of high milers....hard to sell on but good bargains right now

P_is_for_Paul

To be fair though Carlo I've seen 03 plate E46's with mega rusty front arches! Even my 55 plate has tiny wee rust bubbles inside where the fuel cap is

Dicko&Vacant

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tiff my mate has a mint 50k mile focus rs for sale few decent mods, its running about 310hp. he's asking Ł8000 for it.

dan le moignan

I've had both back to back and prefered the focus rs, the m3 was abit boring and the bills were alot more than with the focus.
The M's do rot also, front arches/ rear arches rear section between bumper and boot, under the plastic covers for the door latch etc.
Downside of the focus vs m3 is they feel very plastic once your sat inside.

TIFF

Trust me......your wrong

Im not saying there NOT out there for that money as 80% of then are.....But there is that 20% of cars that are 60-70k miles for 6-6.5k.....Its just finding them....

TIFF

Sounds interesting.......im just in the middle of talks on an M3...will let you know how that goes.

Dicko&Vacant

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ok mate if you want any pics or info drop me a pm

RS Grant

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That's probably just the tears of the owner corroding the paint as he dumps some derv into the 20d after getting rinsed down the Ayrshire shore, haha.

He doesn't fancy a Civic Type R does he??


Cheers,
Grant

pani_k

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No brainer for me if you could afford to run an M3 then buy an M3. All round better car but like I said if you can afford to live with running an M3 then go for it.

Jay,

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Ageed

st220kyle

really?

Dicko&Vacant

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yep loads of focus rs's running over 300hp now on standard turbo etc