My New Ford Focus RS
Discussion
I am toying with the idea of one of these. I went from a Clio R27 F1 to a Lexus IS250 SE-L and whilst I love the charm and interior of the Lexus, it doesn't quite make me smile like the Clio.
Trying to justify buying one financially is where I come unstuck simply because of the MPG. Realistically in a morning traffic commute what can you expect, 22MPG approx?
I just bought the Lexus too so I would feel a tool letting go so soon but can't stop looking at the blue ones in classifieds!
Trying to justify buying one financially is where I come unstuck simply because of the MPG. Realistically in a morning traffic commute what can you expect, 22MPG approx?
I just bought the Lexus too so I would feel a tool letting go so soon but can't stop looking at the blue ones in classifieds!
The RS has a similar level of playfulness in its handling to the Clio (I used to own a 197 Cup and have extensively driven my Dad's old 200 Cup), but is vastly faster in a straight line. I'm amazed by the fuel economy so far: over a mix of every type of driving, mine has returned just under 30mpg. That is better than the Renaults!
David87 said:
The RS has a similar level of playfulness in its handling to the Clio (I used to own a 197 Cup and have extensively driven my Dad's old 200 Cup), but is vastly faster in a straight line. I'm amazed by the fuel economy so far: over a mix of every type of driving, mine has returned just under 30mpg. That is better than the Renaults!
30MPG? Wow thats brilliant. Going to look at a frozen white one tomorrow! David87 said:
I know! Despite the increase in power and weight over the ST, it somehow manages to be better on fuel. The best bit? Even when you turn the power up with Mountune et al the economy doesn't change. Good luck with the car tomorrow! What spec is it?
Really? So when are you planning to go for the mountune? The car I'm seeing tomorrow: http://www.ratherspecialvehicles.co.uk/ford-focus-...Just a FW Standard which is round the corner from me.
Yeah, I'm 100% going for the Mountune - it's a no-brainer, really. There are other (cheaper) tuning options out there, but I think the fact the RS500 uses Mountune's MP350 kit is a testament to its quality and development. It also maintains the warranty. To be quite honest it's plenty fast enough with 300bhp, but 350bhp is even better! On top of this, Mountune now offer an MR375 kit with 375+bhp (the one I'm going for!). This does void the warranty, but Mountune provide their own and I would imagine the car is genuinely fast with it.
That white one looks nice and is at a very good price! It has Lux Pack 1, Bluetooth and part-leather, so is exactly the same spec as mine. Personally I wouldn't touch one without a Lux Pack, while the Bluetooth is useful and the part-leather seats much nicer than the standard ones. Lux Pack 2 is nice, but I think LP1 is better as you lose the DAB radio with LP2 and you don't really need a reversing camera in a Focus, while a TomTom is a better sat-nav!
That white one looks nice and is at a very good price! It has Lux Pack 1, Bluetooth and part-leather, so is exactly the same spec as mine. Personally I wouldn't touch one without a Lux Pack, while the Bluetooth is useful and the part-leather seats much nicer than the standard ones. Lux Pack 2 is nice, but I think LP1 is better as you lose the DAB radio with LP2 and you don't really need a reversing camera in a Focus, while a TomTom is a better sat-nav!
David87 said:
Yeah, I'm 100% going for the Mountune - it's a no-brainer, really. There are other (cheaper) tuning options out there, but I think the fact the RS500 uses Mountune's MP350 kit is a testament to its quality and development. It also maintains the warranty. To be quite honest it's plenty fast enough with 300bhp, but 350bhp is even better! On top of this, Mountune now offer an MR375 kit with 375+bhp (the one I'm going for!). This does void the warranty, but Mountune provide their own and I would imagine the car is genuinely fast with it.
That white one looks nice and is at a very good price! It has Lux Pack 1, Bluetooth and part-leather, so is exactly the same spec as mine. Personally I wouldn't touch one without a Lux Pack, while the Bluetooth is useful and the part-leather seats much nicer than the standard ones. Lux Pack 2 is nice, but I think LP1 is better as you lose the DAB radio with LP2 and you don't really need a reversing camera in a Focus, while a TomTom is a better sat-nav!
You can stick your luxury mate I'll keep enjoying the rawness of my modified mk1 RS and continue to scare you mk2 boys when I come across you That white one looks nice and is at a very good price! It has Lux Pack 1, Bluetooth and part-leather, so is exactly the same spec as mine. Personally I wouldn't touch one without a Lux Pack, while the Bluetooth is useful and the part-leather seats much nicer than the standard ones. Lux Pack 2 is nice, but I think LP1 is better as you lose the DAB radio with LP2 and you don't really need a reversing camera in a Focus, while a TomTom is a better sat-nav!
Excellent car, I am considering going for an 11-plate with 7K miles, green with Lux Pack 1, Bluetooth/USB and the dark seats. If I go for it I won't be able to collect it for various reasons for about 3 weeks and I am excited already and I haven't even physically seen the actual car yet!
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