Focus RS mk2 or Mk3??
Discussion
The 4wd made the Mk3 as fast off the mark in the wet as the MK2 was in the dry when they tested them.
Do like the quattro-esque noise of the 5-cylinder though - sometimes hear one late at night on the local bypass and the noise reminds me of standing in dark Welsh forests waiting for the Group B cars, especially with the pops/bangs on gear changes
Progress though, the new one whoops the old road going RS200
Do like the quattro-esque noise of the 5-cylinder though - sometimes hear one late at night on the local bypass and the noise reminds me of standing in dark Welsh forests waiting for the Group B cars, especially with the pops/bangs on gear changes
Progress though, the new one whoops the old road going RS200
s m said:
The 4wd made the Mk3 as fast off the mark in the wet as the MK2 was in the dry when they tested them.
Do like the quattro-esque noise of the 5-cylinder though - sometimes hear one late at night on the local bypass and the noise reminds me of standing in dark Welsh forests waiting for the Group B cars, especially with the pops/bangs on gear changes
Progress though, the new one whoops the old road going RS200
Yes quite a compelling package . Fair play to the mk2 though not far off new purchase price still Do like the quattro-esque noise of the 5-cylinder though - sometimes hear one late at night on the local bypass and the noise reminds me of standing in dark Welsh forests waiting for the Group B cars, especially with the pops/bangs on gear changes
Progress though, the new one whoops the old road going RS200
PetrolJosh said:
MK2's are too bloody expensive for what they are. They are fantastic, but they are definitely not worth £20k or whatever they are demanding right now. Between the two, MK3 all the way, solely based on the cost alone.
I guess they are "worth" whatever they are selling for, like any item. 
kfest.Insightful post there. Anything constructive to add? Anything at all?
You don't have to read the thread if all you can add is childish comments. Everything was in good spirits prior to your errm "contribution".
Also the mk1 does have a zetec but one rebadged as a duratec.
You don't have to read the thread if all you can add is childish comments. Everything was in good spirits prior to your errm "contribution".
Also the mk1 does have a zetec but one rebadged as a duratec.
Edited by Ahbefive on Thursday 1st December 23:09
Joe M said:
Is the mk3 likely to hold its value as well as the mk2?
Good question and also part of my considerations . I had decided on a 140m BMW but then as an all year round package i think the RS comes out on top . Plus I think in 3yrs the focus is still worth low 20's ? So call it 3.5k a year in depreciation is more than acceptable for a new car .
Have always been drawn to look at the mk2 when I've seen them but they are clearly more overstated than the mk3 .
The missus is insistent on a grey car is I go RS and not nitrous blue just to go further under the radar !
Joe M said:
Is the mk3 likely to hold its value as well as the mk2?
It certainly will. The mk2 will start to depreciate as the mk3 drops to its level. They will both hold valu really well as all RS cars do. Even ST's are very slow to depreciate. A 2006 ST with lowish mileage is still worth £7k.Ahbefive said:
Joe M said:
Is the mk3 likely to hold its value as well as the mk2?
It certainly will. The mk2 will start to depreciate as the mk3 drops to its level. They will both hold valu really well as all RS cars do. Even ST's are very slow to depreciate. A 2006 ST with lowish mileage is still worth £7k.Mk2/3 RS way to go for me, in all likelihood the mk3 for its practicality, subdued looks and 4wd capabilities plus I'll be adding 8k miles+ per year
Ahbefive said:
Apparently some say it doesn't look "in your face" enough but it certainly looks just as lairy as my impreza which is never said to be tame to look at.
Superb,
I'd take the Focus in grey personally, but I can see why you'd want something different against the (lovely) RB5.
FN2TypeR said:
Ahbefive said:
Apparently some say it doesn't look "in your face" enough but it certainly looks just as lairy as my impreza which is never said to be tame to look at.
Superb,
I'd take the Focus in grey personally, but I can see why you'd want something different against the (lovely) RB5.
FocusRS3 said:
Ahbefive said:
FocusRS3 said:
I'm the same m8. Why Meg trophy over mk3?
Because he's a Renault man 
To be fair they are quite a bargain but I still think they will depreciate a fair bit more than the Focus.
Yes I agree Meg great car but will depeciate more ford for me
Yipper said:
Mk2. A very pretty car.
I'm not sure it's pretty in my eyes but it looks more purposeful and like a WRC car, which makes it cooler in my eyes. The MKIII RS will be a quicker car but I've never been keen on the current shape of the Focus and even in RS guise, it just doesn't work for me.
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