Focus RS

jeannieblue

Must have been blue - they are only doing the green, blue and white.

jimpix12

I don't wish to troll, but does anyone else think that these are a complete no-go at £25k? I can understand they are desirable to some, but the build quality of Ford vehicles means that I wouldn't break into that much for one when I could for example get an 08 plate Porsche for the same price. I was expecting £22k at most.

Lemonade_Pockets

Just wait until one spanks your astra then you might want one :-)

goldspanners

spunko2010 wrote: »

I don't wish to troll, but does anyone else think that these are a complete no-go at £25k? I can understand they are desirable to some, but the build quality of Ford vehicles means that I wouldn't break into that much for one when I could for example get an 08 plate Porsche for the same price. I was expecting £22k at most.

difference is though a normal everyday guy on an every day wage could afford to run the focus,they couldnt always afford to run porsche. ( im guessing it would be a boxster?) keep the porsche, i'll have the rs every day of the week.

jimpix12

Well the RS is 0.3s quicker than the VXR in a straight line.. Not much in it really :j Except a saving of £9k :money:

vikingaero

goldspanners wrote: »

difference is though a normal everyday guy on an every day wage could afford to run the focus,they couldnt always afford to run porsche. ( im guessing it would be a boxster?) keep the porsche, i'll have the rs every day of the week.

Agree totally with Goldie. Porsches have horrendous post warranty costs and aren't as reliable as you think.

goldspanners

spunko2010 wrote: »

Well the RS is 0.3s quicker than the VXR in a straight line.. Not much in it really :j Except a saving of £9k :money:

just wait to see the resale on the focus though, it will hold its money very well for a long time.
i remember the last focus rs it took about a year before you could find one for less than original sale price,and not much off it too.

jeannieblue

They have been seen for sale on the internet for 30k!!!!! So could be an investment!

Porsche? I'd hate a car without a dipstick.............

jeannieblue

Ok .............

Anyone seen one on the road yet?

If so, what colour???

jimpix12

No, but a friend has a video of one on his mobile parked up on a road with 09 plates on it. In the white colour. Looks, as they say on car forums, 'mint'.