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Offline Gtiain

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Don't like the focus but.....
« on: March 18, 2013, 01:46:59 pm »
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2013, 06:23:35 pm »
£34K :surprised:

So that or the A class amg45.... Seriously?
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2013, 06:24:26 pm »
Quote from: RobH on March 18, 2013, 06:23:35 pm
£34K :surprised:

So that or the A class amg45.... Seriously?

It's a bargain what are you talking about  :signLOL:
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2013, 07:00:01 pm »
Look at the prices of MKII FRS'.... you can laugh, but by God they hold their money well.
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2013, 07:10:56 pm »
Used to have Focus Mk1, good car good handling, always wanted an RS but couldn't afford the insurance; the ST version of the MK1 was not that great.  Love the MK2 FRS; it's in your face, but who cares?
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2013, 08:05:24 pm »
i had a mk2 RS less than 12 months ago, had 27k on it when i sold it... terrible car! the seats were worn down on the bolster, stereo kept playing up, sat nav froze, tyres wore on the insides as a common problem. the amount of rattles from trim etc was appalling... really not worth their money, didnt even feel that quick lacked torque they were too refined. wouldnt have another ever. god knows why they hold their money
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2013, 10:12:38 pm »
FRS mk2 with mp350 is were its at, sure it has it quibbles but what car doesnt.     had mine 2 years now and the value hasnt dropped much at all compared to alot of cars in there 1st 2/3 years.
as above seats can wear if there not care`d for 100% (ie seat covers) from new but leather wears in vw`s too if not looked after.
dash boards not upto german standards but its not a bad place to be,  for me satnav was to be avoided because its no rns510 and i wanted dab.

but if the new RS is 34k i wont even be tempted by it and will move onto something else,  the value for money is what made me buy.... and the 5 pot warble  :evilgrin:
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2013, 10:38:37 pm »
35k buys a 2007 997 turbo now, or at a push a 2007 Audi r8
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2013, 11:43:09 pm »
Another major flaw is that it's still FWD  :stupid:
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2013, 11:59:15 pm »
My mate just purchased a mk2 orange ST with 20" wheels from factory  :stupid: it sounds great but tbh im not a fan, its not up to vw standards thats for sure. The leathers are certainly comfy, but i think the cabin feels abit small. Fords just dont do it for me.
The best thing Ford do is circle the problem right from the factory!  :P
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2013, 12:04:26 am »
There was no 20" option on the ST, in fact there weren't any options when it came to wheels, other than black or silver.

My local dealer has a green RS on the forecourt at £22K. It has been there some time!
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2013, 12:12:15 am »
Quote from: simonp on March 19, 2013, 12:04:26 am
There was no 20" option on the ST, in fact there weren't any options when it came to wheels, other than black or silver.

My local dealer has a green RS on the forecourt at £22K. It has been there some time!

He told me it was a rare option, theyre definatly 20"s

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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2013, 12:52:05 am »
Aftermarket. Saw a few sets of these on the STOC stand at Trax a few years back...
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2013, 12:58:08 am »
Fair enough, they look silly big anyways!
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2013, 02:10:54 am »
Infact 20" where an option on the focus and s-max very rare at the time has people where dubious about the ride and price of replacement tyres.
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