330d sport v focus rs?

[Liam79]

I currently own a 330d sport 51 plate. Its the 184bhp version but ive had it remapped to approx 225bhp. Its a fantastic car, silver, black leather lots of extras etc. However, ive just bought my gf a renault scenic as a family car. We have a 2 yr old duaghter and another on the way. I bought the bmw as a family car around 9 month ago and its great.
I no longer need the extra doors as we have the scenic so im thinking og getting a smaller car and liked the rs for ages.
How do you guys compare the 2 overall?

[Welshbeef]

Liam79 said:

I currently own a 330d sport 51 plate. Its the 184bhp version but ive had it remapped to approx 225bhp. Its a fantastic car, silver, black leather lots of extras etc. However, ive just bought my gf a renault scenic as a family car. We have a 2 yr old duaghter and another on the way. I bought the bmw as a family car around 9 month ago and its great.
I no longer need the extra doors as we have the scenic so im thinking og getting a smaller car and liked the rs for ages.
How do you guys compare the 2 overall?

Well new the 330d Sport would have been £32k plus options, Focus say an ST-2 is £17.5k.
The focus is a competitor to the 1 series the 3 series to the Mondy.

Rwd v FWD no competition.

Fuel usage.... Focus ST gulp not good, opps its an RS your after well not as bad.

You will have to drive the engine far harder to keep ahead of the 330d Sport in the RS and that constant harder driving may not appeal.

Cabin.... its not that nice vs 3er.

[Liam79]

Got no interest in an ST or not that obsessed with fuel consumption as i won't be using it all the time as i am now as i have got a family runabout.

[AngryS3Owner]

I'd keep the 3-series or get something that's actually nicer.

[S1MMA]

depends where you ask the question mate, ask it on the Focus RS owners forum (if there is one) and you'll get a different answer to a general forum!

[Liam79]

Thats why ive put it on here for an unbiased view i hope lol

[mat205125]

AngryS3Owner said:

I'd keep the 3-series or get something that's actually nicer.

If you didn't own either, I'd rather buy the RS, however agree with the above.

If family duties are no longer a priority, why not go for something a bit more interesting with "occasional" seating in the rear. How about a nice 964 Carrera

[Jonc]

The Focus RS isn't that much smaller than the beamer. Plus the beamer is better built and a nicer drive. Since you now have a practical car and you wouldn't be using the new car all the time, why not go for something more focused like a 2 seater like an Elise or S2000/Boxter etc?

[Witchfinder]

It's hard to find an RS that hasn't been modified and/or maltreated. You'll pay big money for one that is in good nick and is unmodified.

If you don't need a family car, why not consider something like a 350Z or S2000?

[adycav]

What the three above me say.

Edited by adycav on Thursday 26th June 12:22

[Liam79]

I dont need a family car as such, but dont want a 2 seater as from time to time i will need stuff in the back. Its just the RS that interested me as i;ve always wanted one and maybe the time is right now. I suppose im best to go and see one in the flesh and test drive it to see how it compares.

[Trixman]

Get the 335d coupe instead, lines look much better as a 2 door

[chris_w666]

If you want a change from a diesel try a 330 club sport coupe as they are great or possibly an M3. Focus RS is quite a focussed (no pun intended) specialist car.

[fathomfive]

Liam79 said:

I dont need a family car as such, but dont want a 2 seater as from time to time i will need stuff in the back. Its just the RS that interested me as i;ve always wanted one and maybe the time is right now. I suppose im best to go and see one in the flesh and test drive it to see how it compares.

I would say it's not even a fair comparison - if you want creature comforts and good pace and economy stick with your 330d. If you want what some people think of as the ultimate hot-hatch of it's generation, along with tricky diff a bit of exclusivity, then go for the Focus.

[hbwold]

Firstly they are two very different cars. The BMW is more of a refined everyday car, more of a motorway cruiser, and the RS is a B-road blaster and has a relatively harsh ride and the front diff can make it 'interesting' to drive, but its not as bad as all the press made it out to be. The RS will be quite a bit quicker and not so good on the fuel compared to the BMW, but it has minimal depreciation so it will pay off. I just sold mine and I used it everyday for 2 years, it was a great car and I really enjoyed it, but the only way your really going to tell which car is for you is by driving them both.

[Pigeon]

The BMW:

• Has a straight six
• Is rear wheel drive
• Is not a Ford

...what more do you need to know?

[jackal]

Witchfinder said:

It's hard to find an RS that hasn't been modified and/or maltreated. You'll pay big money for one that is in good nick and is unmodified.

If you don't need a family car, why not consider something like a 350Z or S2000?

????

looking at hundreds on PH and autotrader that are cheap, unmodified and in great condition


remember that Ford made a loss on every one they sold.. they are a 25 grand motor


just be sure to test drive a few because the intrusiveness of teh diff varies enourmously from car to car

[M400 NBL]

I'd personally go for a 2 seater convertible.

[130R]

Depends what you want really but if you are looking for something more exciting I would say an M3 or Evo 9 / 8 MR would be a better bet. Of course you have to take into account the higher running costs.

[kambites]

If you're going to change and it's not for carrying the family around, buy a sports car.