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Offline MightyMullet

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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2013, 02:26:12 am »
Quote from: mortygttdi 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.

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!

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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2013, 06:47:01 am »
Quote from: v2brett 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:

as for the seats... you pay stupid amount for a ford focus and have nice seats like that just to cover them up, does seem logical to me, mine were worn when i bought it at 18k anyway.

as for the 20" alloys i believe on the ST it was MS Design that made them, unsure who made them for the RS but i know Focus RS Direct were selling them.
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2013, 06:58:05 am »
Quote from: Jussa on March 18, 2013, 11:43:09 pm
Another major flaw is that it's still FWD  :stupid:

Another thing, imagine if the engine is as tuneable as the k04. 450-500 bhp through the front wheels anyone?!  :driver:  :stupid:
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2013, 07:14:46 am »
Quote from: RobH on March 18, 2013, 06:23:35 pm
£34K :surprised:

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

People will buy it FACT, I still cant get over how many Mk2 FRS you see round here for a pretty expensive performance car.
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2013, 07:53:26 am »
Quote from: MightyMullet on March 19, 2013, 12:58:08 am
Fair enough, they look silly big anyways!
Agrees... 18 with a slam looks good without a ridiculous ride and tyre costs.
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2013, 09:01:58 am »
You moan about the Recaros, but at least they're free - how much are buckets in a Golf R for example?
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2013, 10:01:39 am »
I really like the focus ST/RS.....

2.3 ecotec..... does that mean no more 5 pot? Did i misread something?
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #22 on: March 19, 2013, 01:35:23 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on March 19, 2013, 09:01:58 am
You moan about the Recaros, but at least they're free - how much are buckets in a Golf R for example?

Well technically included in the price...not free as such :innocent:
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #23 on: March 19, 2013, 04:02:21 pm »
Po-tay-toe /pot-ahh-toe

Either way it comes out of the dealers with them in, rather than parting with the best part of £1700+ with VAG.
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #24 on: March 19, 2013, 05:33:09 pm »
I loved my Mk2 RS defintootly didn't lack torque ! Infact it feels stronger at low revs than a 2+ edition 30, yea there were some build / finishing issues but it gripped like fook ! And was fun to drive with rakes of character to boot !
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Re: Don't like the focus but.....
« Reply #25 on: March 20, 2013, 02:42:41 am »
Quote from: gizm0 on March 19, 2013, 06:47:01 am
Quote from: v2brett 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:

as for the seats... you pay stupid amount for a ford focus and have nice seats like that just to cover them up, does seem logical to me, mine were worn when i bought it at 18k anyway.

as for the 20" alloys i believe on the ST it was MS Design that made them, unsure who made them for the RS but i know Focus RS Direct were selling them.

That's the fellas you could actually buy them through the dealership has I did enquire when I had my focus st, only reason I thought they where an option?? I've seen quite a few S-Max's with the 20s on.

Don't think I would have another focus but never say never, I do like the new focus st in black and with the new 2.0 Eco boost engine it should give better fuel figures than I was getting in my focus!!! 16-17 round town was stupid
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