evo 10 v focus rs mk2
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evo 10 v focus rs mk2
Right im after a wee bit of advice,
I'm after a new car and have narrowed it down to either a evo 10 fq 330 or a mk 2 focus rs, it will be a daily driver covering roughly 10,000 miles a year, fuel economy is important ish but at the same time they are both performance cars so im not expecting great mpg,
Im after peoples opinions on both cars, good or bad points and issues I need to b looking for when test driving!?
Cheers jay
I'm after a new car and have narrowed it down to either a evo 10 fq 330 or a mk 2 focus rs, it will be a daily driver covering roughly 10,000 miles a year, fuel economy is important ish but at the same time they are both performance cars so im not expecting great mpg,
Im after peoples opinions on both cars, good or bad points and issues I need to b looking for when test driving!?
Cheers jay
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I'd imagine the Evo will cost more imparts and servicing as well. But if you have kids or use the rear seats a lot then Evo will be better as a daily.
I have 2 kids but I'd go with an RS but I'm a sad act and prefer fords
I have 2 kids but I'd go with an RS but I'm a sad act and prefer fords
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Evo is a great car Jay, BUT as an everyday car it will get pricey as service intervals are 3500-4000 iirc.
If it were me I'd be looking at other makes of cars for everyday use tbh.
If it were me I'd be looking at other makes of cars for everyday use tbh.
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You could always buy a Focus St and move to Scotland, every car meet you go to you'll make hundreds of mates and lose your car in amonst the thousands of other ST's, fancy it?
Don't know enough about evo's, but I've been told the newer ones are not subject to the same service malarkey of the older generation cars, so for me I'd be getting the facts on that before I went any further.
Don't know enough about evo's, but I've been told the newer ones are not subject to the same service malarkey of the older generation cars, so for me I'd be getting the facts on that before I went any further.
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Pete, the evo servicing is every 10, 000 miles, as for kids nope dont have any so practicality can go out the Window
Looks like the mk2 focus prices are creeping back up, looking about 20 grand for a good 1
Looks like the mk2 focus prices are creeping back up, looking about 20 grand for a good 1
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Right im after a wee bit of advice,
I'm after a new car and have narrowed it down to either a evo 10 fq 330 or a mk 2 focus rs, it will be a daily driver covering roughly 10,000 miles a year, fuel economy is important ish but at the same time they are both performance cars so im not expecting great mpg,
Im after peoples opinions on both cars, good or bad points and issues I need to b looking for when test driving!?
Cheers jay
I'm after a new car and have narrowed it down to either a evo 10 fq 330 or a mk 2 focus rs, it will be a daily driver covering roughly 10,000 miles a year, fuel economy is important ish but at the same time they are both performance cars so im not expecting great mpg,
Im after peoples opinions on both cars, good or bad points and issues I need to b looking for when test driving!?
Cheers jay
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I think you'll find the timing chains on the ten weren't keen on the new service intervals! There is a better replacement chain for them though.
RS is ok, but I just couldn't splash that money. They look great from a distance, then you get up close and see the rusting cheap sliding calipers and the fake vents under the lights.
I've driven the RS and was quite impressed with the torque. I hate the dash and the fake carbon print stuff though. I've been out in one in the wet... Let's just say it reminded me why I love my 4wd turbo stuff.
RS is ok, but I just couldn't splash that money. They look great from a distance, then you get up close and see the rusting cheap sliding calipers and the fake vents under the lights.
I've driven the RS and was quite impressed with the torque. I hate the dash and the fake carbon print stuff though. I've been out in one in the wet... Let's just say it reminded me why I love my 4wd turbo stuff.
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Personally I saved myself 11 grand and bought an ST, it's now faster than an RS with a relatively small amount done/spent. Put it this way it's nowhere near 11 grand! It's personal preference I suppose. Although I'll be going back to ze Germans next year probably as I would quite like my mpg back. 23-24 (whilst exceptionally good fun) just isn't enough.
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Personally I would have the Evo 10.
Driven both and the evo snatches for me. Have 2 mates with 10 fq360's and they are lively once modified around 400bhp.
Tho there is alot to upgrade, diff pins, rods, fuel relays, ayc. Will be expensive to use daily.
Out of the box the best handling evo. IMO.
Evo 10 RS or 9GT are the ones to have.
Driven both and the evo snatches for me. Have 2 mates with 10 fq360's and they are lively once modified around 400bhp.
Tho there is alot to upgrade, diff pins, rods, fuel relays, ayc. Will be expensive to use daily.
Out of the box the best handling evo. IMO.
Evo 10 RS or 9GT are the ones to have.
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Evo X, had mine for around 18 months now and just about to go to Lemans and the ring next month, think I've covered about 17k miles, suspension is compliant , 4wd in the British weather is top notch , dual clutch gearbox in traffic plus satnav, Bluetooth, DVD and cruise control make for a great daily driver.
After a remap to 375bhp I'm getting 22mpg in the daily commute and 28/30 on the motorway at 70
After a remap to 375bhp I'm getting 22mpg in the daily commute and 28/30 on the motorway at 70
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If you just want a daily driver then the X is a lot better choice really its a lot safer and has all the toys you need if you have the GSR. Ive had 2 IX's a FQ320 and a GT before the VII RS yes they are a lot more "raw" than the X but believe me the build and ride are s**t for road use then you had the 4.5k or 6months servicing which is a joke really!
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If you just want a daily driver then the X is a lot better choice really its a lot safer and has all the toys you need if you have the GSR. Ive had 2 IX's a FQ320 and a GT before the VII RS yes they are a lot more "raw" than the X but believe me the build and ride are s**t for road use then you had the 4.5k or 6months servicing which is a joke really!
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My Mate has had both the Evo X FQ360 and currently hs the MK2 FRS with the Mountune kit fitted.....
The EVO was driven VERY VERY hard and went through 4 engines and 2 turbos, spent most of the time in the Mitsi garage having it fixed under warrenty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........
It was a nice car inside with the full Rockford Fosgate system ect, looks OK and went very very well, loads of grip ect ect.....
But, if you want one, MAKE SURE its under warrenty still...... just going from past experiences
Now for the FRS, he drives it just as hard and has not missed a beat, handles very well and looks awesome.....BUT the trim is very "Ford"....plastic everywhere ect.....not nice for what your driving imho....
Out the 2 he prefered the EVO but couldnt live with the hassle of its reliability........ He said the FRS is NEARLY as good..........
Take both out and see....each have there pros and cons....
The EVO was driven VERY VERY hard and went through 4 engines and 2 turbos, spent most of the time in the Mitsi garage having it fixed under warrenty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........
It was a nice car inside with the full Rockford Fosgate system ect, looks OK and went very very well, loads of grip ect ect.....
But, if you want one, MAKE SURE its under warrenty still...... just going from past experiences
Now for the FRS, he drives it just as hard and has not missed a beat, handles very well and looks awesome.....BUT the trim is very "Ford"....plastic everywhere ect.....not nice for what your driving imho....
Out the 2 he prefered the EVO but couldnt live with the hassle of its reliability........ He said the FRS is NEARLY as good..........
Take both out and see....each have there pros and cons....
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My Mate has had both the Evo X FQ360 and currently hs the MK2 FRS with the Mountune kit fitted.....
The EVO was driven VERY VERY hard and went through 4 engines and 2 turbos, spent most of the time in the Mitsi garage having it fixed under warrenty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........
It was a nice car inside with the full Rockford Fosgate system ect, looks OK and went very very well, loads of grip ect ect.....
But, if you want one, MAKE SURE its under warrenty still...... just going from past experiences
Now for the FRS, he drives it just as hard and has not missed a beat, handles very well and looks awesome.....BUT the trim is very "Ford"....plastic everywhere ect.....not nice for what your driving imho....
Out the 2 he prefered the EVO but couldnt live with the hassle of its reliability........ He said the FRS is NEARLY as good..........
Take both out and see....each have there pros and cons....
The EVO was driven VERY VERY hard and went through 4 engines and 2 turbos, spent most of the time in the Mitsi garage having it fixed under warrenty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........
It was a nice car inside with the full Rockford Fosgate system ect, looks OK and went very very well, loads of grip ect ect.....
But, if you want one, MAKE SURE its under warrenty still...... just going from past experiences
Now for the FRS, he drives it just as hard and has not missed a beat, handles very well and looks awesome.....BUT the trim is very "Ford"....plastic everywhere ect.....not nice for what your driving imho....
Out the 2 he prefered the EVO but couldnt live with the hassle of its reliability........ He said the FRS is NEARLY as good..........
Take both out and see....each have there pros and cons....
I've been in touch with Nando Boy and passed the info on to J lol
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Only trouble would be. If you bought an evo 10, you'd have to actually see it every time you walked up to drive it... And they really ain't a looker are they. Fookin horrid lookin things! Lol
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