Ford Focus RS500

Absolutely crazy money for what is an already overpriced car.

Looks quite nice in the pics mind, will reserve judgement til I see one (probably on the A127) on a typical dreary English day though!
 
Firestar_3x said:
Yes, the scoob looks like it was styled in Asia using rejects from the Kia factory.
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Rejects from SAAB actually - hence its SAAB looking face.

Not enough power, not enough driven wheels for £35K.

Would I choose one over a hatch Impreza - not sure.

Wouldn't look twice at the ford if it was for a saloon Impreza (i.e. RB320)
 
Janesy B said:
It's just an 'exclusive' model to prise a bit more money out of the hands that have too much of it.
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cars like that make me glad im not part of the fast ford party.

i like the focus and the focus ST, fast capable cars.

but pricetags like that make me feel like ford are maybe abusing the buyers a little too much. especially when you can buy genuinely capable cars like the subaru.
 
Likewise i feel the same about the latest batch of Subaru buyers, why buy something that looks like a smacked arse when for similar money you can have an Evo.

Like you say looks are subjective but the mass amount of people seem to agree that the Subaru is pig ugly.
 
GGR offer more power already.

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• GGR carbon fibre Cold Air Induction System (CAIS)
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• GGR specification ECU remap using Superchip’s Bluefin and firmware upgrade


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because an Evo is even bargier, lacks the sharpness of the previous models and still has the silly short servicing sequence of old...whilst not really providing that extra OOMPH that the older models used to?

if you buy a car soley on appearance i am guessing you drive a classic car and NOT a passat right? surely that sig must be almost a pun for everything you dont believe in?
 
Nickg said:
because an Evo is even bargier, lacks the sharpness of the previous models and still has the silly short servicing sequence of old...whilst not really providing that extra OOMPH that the older models used to?

if you buy a car soley on appearance i am guessing you drive a classic car and NOT a passat right? surely that sig must be almost a pun for everything you dont believe in?
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The evo 10 definately doesnt have the short servicing, every 10k now for a service.
 
Nickg said:
because an Evo is even bargier, lacks the sharpness of the previous models and still has the silly short servicing sequence of old...whilst not really providing that extra OOMPH that the older models used to?

if you buy a car soley on appearance i am guessing you drive a classic car and NOT a passat right? surely that sig must be almost a pun for everything you dont believe in?
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Wrong the Evo X has 10k service schedules.

Also what does my car have to do with anything, i really do love it when people do this as they seem to think what you drive directly reflects how valid an opinion you hold.

When i go to spend 25 to 35k on a car i can demand the full package, and looks come into that package, when i spend 4 - 5k on a car i buy what best fits my needs.

Edit: out of interest do you still drive the Corolla?
 
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