Most liked posts in thread: Get ready to trade in those Minis. Focus RS is coming.

oh boy, time to trade my ST in...

 

Never will understand why Ford and Subi doesn't want to carry a 2 door "Tuner Car". That is the main reason I'd not buy one. If I needed a 4 door family ride it'd be something else, and if I want a sporty car it will have just 2 doors.. Sure some of the 4 door ones look nice once modded alittle but imagine what it'd look like with 2 less doors..

 

Watched the majority of the launch event. Not a fan of the mouth piece it is wearing and a little disappointed that there aren't larger fender flares and brake vents. Interesting to see what the price will be here in the US.

http://jalopnik.com/2016-ford-focus-rs-this-is-your-320-hp-awd-monster-ha-1683323602

 

Four doors add a little weight, but often stiffen the chassis. I might take that trade-off. How much is this thing going to be?

 

In a few months, let's see if I'm right:

Weight: 3,497 lbs.
Base Price: $34,990 + destination charge

 

Ford steps to the plate....Here comes the pitch...Swing!!

It's a solid double.

Definitely not a home-run.

IMHO, Ford is making a big mistake with this. This is the "entry level" RS, with a hint that more powerful versions may be coming. They pulled a Porsche, that engine is detuned. The question will be how easy will it be for independent tuners to get more power out of it easily. With the exception of the AWD, the older RS 500 looks better. I wish they would have put something eye-opening out to begin with; they're taking a huge risk with the "more may be coming later" approach. I'll wait on that, and pass on this, thank you very much.

It's ok. I feel a bit letdown though, I was expecting more.

 

I dont really mind the extra doors. When I had my EVO I forgot they where back there...

I bet they mark the price up around $38-$40K, just because they will own the class... The WRX/STi is going the way of the old Honda Si models... They keep getting bigger heavier and more loaded down with tech gadgets that dont belong in a performance car...

The EVO is dead.

And there really isnt much else left in the US for AWD performance cars, unless you want all the weight and luxury stuff crammed into an Audi.

 

Looks god in action though.......

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-mhyUAaqE#t=11"]All-New Focus RS H(o)oned by Ken Block - YouTube[/ame]

 

What frustrates me is the good euro and japanese cars never make here. Hopefully with the Alfa being here things will change. Back in the day US folks wouldn't be seen dead in a small car now you see plenty. Still saying that I'd like to test drive the RS.

 

I only want two doors, is that too much to ask! :incazzato::incazzato::incazzato::incazzato:

 

I like my car to much to get rid of it for a Ford. If you what a Ford then just buy it and keep the Mini so you don't regret it later.

 

ST is 3223. RS will probably be 3300ish.

Waited until the last second on this, and punted. The MINI will be soon on it's way to Irvine instead, I'd rather blow my money there.

 

same here I have my MINI and ST(don't have a wife). who know I might trade the ST in for the RS but you guy is right is still a Focus :crazy:


as for me I like my MINI > ST

 

Wow that Ken block video, the sound of the focus is horrendous sounds like a shitty old honda with an exhaust

 

Maybe it was.... fiber

 

It may not be so simple to trade the FS in, these are going to be tough to come buy. If you don't have an in, work on getting one....

 

getting an in.....

...so it is true that cute will get you only so far? dang it

If no AWD, I will wait.