Focus ST or Octavia vRS?

[JulianHJ]

I'm shopping for a new car, and had pretty much decided on a Focus ST3 estate. I'm off to the local dealer to test drive one this afternoon. I had previously looked at the Octavia vRS, but was drawn towards the Focus as it's better specced as standard, and overall a couple of grand cheaper when each is specced to the standard I'd like.

Has anyone got any useful input as to which car is better?

[JulianHJ]

Cheers, I don't need the extra space. I suppose this post is just a sanity check before I drop £25k on a car this afternoon!

[JulianHJ]

Thanks, it's put my mind at rest.

[JulianHJ]

I ordered an ST3 this afternoon. I considered going secondhand (top of the list was an S4 Avant) but I wanted something that hadn't been thrashed to death, had a manufacturers warranty and had all the toys. For £25k it seems ideal, and I've wanted a fast Ford since childhood. I've now got a 2-4 month wait...

[JulianHJ]

adeewuff said:

Well done mate! I couldn't quite believe you were considering anything but the Ford if I'm honest!! Pics when you get it please!

Thanks, they'll be lots of pics when I get it!

[JulianHJ]

I spent quite a while shopping around for quotes and specced the car on DTD - whilst it was a little cheaper, there wasn't much in it. I've added virtually all the options except the driver aids. I'm paying a little less than £25k including an extra three year warranty (6 in total) with Ford Protect. I'd rather pay a little more and buy locally.

[JulianHJ]

Granted, £25k would get me in to a lot of nice cars; I was seriously considering an S4 Avant. Thing is I don't want to buy a second hand car, so the Focus should suit me fine.

[JulianHJ]

RushDom said:

Nice choice with the ST Estate. Haven't seen too many about, but came across one in the car park yesterday and thought it looked fantastic. Enjoy!

Cheers, they do seem to be a bit of a rarity. I'd looked for a nearly new one and the prices were very strong (not far off what I'm paying) for cars with 10k on the clock, lower spec and have the Sync2 rather than Sync3 ICE system.

[JulianHJ]

daemon said:

Particularly thinking of the C63 here, how close to new would that be? (rhetorical question btw)

From what i can see, its going to buy you a minimum of a 6 year old car with approx 50K+ miles, and a warranty written on the back of a fag packet, and probably sold to you off a used car lot from a portacabin.

This is pretty accurate, and the same applies to the S4.

[JulianHJ]

GTIAlex said:

What colour did you go for?

Focus hatchback looks awful but i think they really nailed it with the estate.
Wouldnt say no to changing my Fiesta ST for one.

Deep Impact Blue.