Interested in Ordering a Focus RS

[Bill I.]

So here's a little background,

I am in my late 20's and am a Ford employee (FCSD) in the Metro Detroit area. I have an F-150 and absolutely love it, especially since I bought a foreclosure 3 years ago and have been fixing it up with my dad. So life's good and I'm trying to decide what the next toy will be. I grew up working in a shop (several repair shops as well as a restoration shop) until i was finished with my education. I am truly blessed to be at Ford and to be where I am at this age.

The dream has been to buy a true project car and fix it up however the Focus RS has really peaked my interest as a second car. I spoke to my dealership and I can order one to my liking for MY2018 if I so choose. They have 4 on their lot at the moment, however they are are close to $45k and not exactly what I would like.

My goal would be to keep it as a second car long term and just enjoy it for what it is. Any opinions on the RS from an owner?

Thoughts are appreciated.

Bill

 

[Xcentric]

Buy used. Pay cash. Invest equivalent of new car payment every month. Retire young.

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[junior]

Have a look at post no. 24 below: (and good luck with your purchase, I don't think you can go wrong with the RS)

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/s...cus-RS-Arrived!!/page3?highlight=focus+review

 

[Sinovac]

Check this out. Bartow Ford, Tampa area.
All discounted and available as of last week when I bought my daughter an Escape.

 

[Triheart7]

Buy used. Pay cash. Invest equivalent of new car payment every month. Retire young.

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Good advice.

 

[PeteK]

Buy used. Pay cash. Use savings to start your own business. Retire young. Repeat for greatest effect.

 

[Bill I.]

I appreciate the feedback and advice here. There are some very experienced and wise people on here.

Thanks again,
Bill

 

[GTMD]

RS owner here. Absolutely great car. You will love it--one of the most entertaining/fun cars to drive with incredible performance for under $50K.

I couldn't agree more on the "buy used" advice although prices are dropping on lots everywhere since supply caught up with demand. Good luck!

 

[BIGFOOT]

Those must be mad fast.
Are they AWD?

 

[GTMD]

Yes, they are AWD with active torque vectoring. While they're relatively quick in a straight line, they're insane in the twisties!

 

[nota4re]

They are really mind warping in their cornering abilities with very little skill/effort from the nut behind the wheel.

 

[mccarter1369]

Do it. Car is a blast! I just got mine last month. More fun than my FR500; obviously a different animal but nearly as much fun as the GT350R I was lucky enough to recently pick up. I plan on taking it to High Plains Raceway here outside of Denver this month. I'd recommend the Sto N Sho front license plate bracket if you have to run a front plate in your state. Keeps the front clean and is super quick to take off for the track. Where I mounted mine reduced my ground clearance but I couldn't drill into my bumper cover and put that cheap plate bracket from Ford on it.

 

[mccarter1369]

...also for 2018 there will be a limited edition with limited-slip front diff and Red as an exterior color option. Couple other little things...http://performance.ford.com/enthusiasts/media-room/2017/05/2018-limited-edition-focus-rs.html

 

[BIGFOOT]

Yes, they are AWD with active torque vectoring. While they're relatively quick in a straight line, they're insane in the twisties!

I should get one. Winter beater!

 

[GTMD]

I agree! They'd be a great winter beater. On numerous occasions I've found myself literally giggling like a kid just hooning it around turns and causing menacing backfires. Seriously makes you feel young again!

 

[Gene Cassone]

I have mine for 6 months now. Great in snow with optional snow tire wheel package! Definitely makes you feel young again with 6 speed and exhaust pops! I did the adrenaline academy one day course ford offers in Utah and it was a blast (did second day with mustangs). I got the frozen white thinking nitrous blue was " too young"! But regret it Go for the blue and red available as limited color for 2018. I have also added a tune and other performance parts and car really goes!
If buying used stay away from early 2016 cars, some engine block issues.