Focus RS

[st_files]

I was down in Devon last week and dropped into the Ford dealer in Barnstaple to see what they had on offer. Sat out the front was their lime green ex demo Focus RS. Bloody hell....the back end looks like its been designed by a 16 year old Halfords YTS lad....it may go like stink but what a horror show...

http://www.taw-ford.co.uk/vehicles/used_car/search...

Edited by st_files on Monday 19th October 12:54

[UncappedTag]

What value this model offers. Ragged to high heaven in accordance to the user manual, and then hiked up over list price wise.

Bargain or maybe not.

[Technonotice]

Such vile cars!

[t84]

That interior is fking horrible, is that SERIOUSLY the Focus RS interior?!?!?!?

[iggletiggle]

t84 said:

That interior is fking horrible, is that SERIOUSLY the Focus RS interior?!?!?!?

have you been under a rock!?

That colour is awful, although the design is growing on me..!!

Nice cars to drive, not so well designed..

[RobCrezz]

I like it as its very similar to the Rally car. If it had just been styled like that just as a top end model then it might not work, but as its replicating the rally car I think it looks good

[st_files]

RobCrezz said:

I like it as its very similar to the Rally car. If it had just been styled like that just as a top end model then it might not work, but as its replicating the rally car I think it looks good

I think there too many other cars that I'd rather have for £29,000 rather than a blown up Ford Focus.

[10 Pence Short]

£29,000 for a Focus?

No, thank you.

[Dave^]

[sarcasm]Is it four wheel drive?[/sarcasm]

:facepalm:

Do we really have to go through all this AGAIN?!

[fathomfive]

Oh god, not this subject again.

[st_files]

Dave^][sarcasm said:

Is it four wheel drive?[/sarcasm]

:facepalm:

Do we really have to go through all this AGAIN?!

Sorry, I didnt check if this had been covered - just saw the RS for the first time and was disappointed both with the naff styling and naffer price tag.

[Woodstar]

I actually had one of these on 'demo' last weekend - uncle runs a Ford dealership - and by the end of the two days i was fed up with the chav-brigade following me about. I had a 1.0 corsa behind me in the town centre, about an inch from my bumper, and an 206 spotty-driver ask me to boot it out of the car park...

oh, dear.

[HellDiver]

Ford interiors still look like they're made by Aiwa. Guys, shiny plastic painted silver is not nice, it's not cool, and it doesn't wear well.

The Focus interior actually makes my Lancer look like it's well put together, which is saying something.

[a_bloke]

10 Pence Short said:

£29,000 for a Focus?

No, thank you.

+1

Subaru WRX-S gets from 0-60 in 5.5s, which is quicker to 60mph, has 4 wheel drive, has a better rallying pedigree and costs £10K less.

[st_files]

Woodstar said:

I actually had one of these on 'demo' last weekend - uncle runs a Ford dealership - and by the end of the two days i was fed up with the chav-brigade following me about. I had a 1.0 corsa behind me in the town centre, about an inch from my bumper, and an 206 spotty-driver ask me to boot it out of the car park...

oh, dear.

It does look as though the focus group used to help with the styling were selected from a McDonalds car park at midnight on a Friday night.

[Dave^]

a_bloke said:

10 Pence Short said:

£29,000 for a Focus?

No, thank you.

+1

Subaru WRX-S gets from 0-60 in 5.5s, which is quicker to 60mph, has 4 wheel drive, has a better rallying pedigree and costs £10K less.

If you'd let the 0-60 time be the deciding factor when spending circa £30k.... you're a dumbass....

[a_bloke]

Dave^ said:

a_bloke said:

10 Pence Short said:

£29,000 for a Focus?

No, thank you.

+1

Subaru WRX-S gets from 0-60 in 5.5s, which is quicker to 60mph, has 4 wheel drive, has a better rallying pedigree and costs £10K less.

If you'd let the 0-60 time be the deciding factor when spending circa £30k.... you're a dumbass....

Indeed you would be. Just seems odd that Ford think its justified to charge £29K for it, given its just front wheel drive...

Edited by a_bloke on Monday 19th October 13:08

[t84]

I prefer the interior of my MK1...

[Dave^]

a_bloke said:

Dave^ said:

a_bloke said:

10 Pence Short said:

£29,000 for a Focus?

No, thank you.

+1

Subaru WRX-S gets from 0-60 in 5.5s, which is quicker to 60mph, has 4 wheel drive, has a better rallying pedigree and costs £10K less.

If you'd let the 0-60 time be the deciding factor when spending circa £30k.... you're a dumbass....

Indeed you would be. Just seems odd that Ford think its justified to charge £29K for it, given its just front wheel drive...

Edited by a_bloke on Monday 19th October 13:08

Because it has an RS badge.....

There are plenty of RS/Ford fanboys who'd gladly shell out £30k for the attention factor/bragging rights etc.....

The RS will hold it's money slightly better than other £30k cars due to the above, and the limited production run....

And i wouldn't get hung up on the 2wd vs 4wd..... have a look at the other FRS threads for arguments for and against.... there's loads of them....

[RobCrezz]

st_files said:

RobCrezz said:

I like it as its very similar to the Rally car. If it had just been styled like that just as a top end model then it might not work, but as its replicating the rally car I think it looks good

I think there too many other cars that I'd rather have for £29,000 rather than a blown up Ford Focus.

I agree. But I do like the looks.

If I had £30k to spend It wouldnt be on a focus.