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I think that to assume that every single car has the same depreciation curve would be ridiculous.
How much value do think this RS would lose in 2 years time
- Thread starter chaparral
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I think that to assume that every single car has the same depreciation curve would be ridiculous.
Soldato
Never realised you could get an RS for such little money. Clearly not as loved as the Mk1 and 2.
Soldato
Clearly not this new/current RS
It's probably all the engine failures they had so people don't trust them atm. They did also sell quite a lot. Give it a few years.
Some odd opinions in here..
What you're missing is these are ltd numbers, probably still quite a target for thieves and then a bunch obviously will get written off on the road or used as track cars etc.
The value on all Focus RS models drops a little, then stabilises, then starts going up.
The challenge is the ones that are going up are the ones with basically no miles on. Personally I would love to get one and I can afford it but I do 25k a year and I'd kill it and make it worthless in no time
MK1s are now going for over £10k even with relatively high miles and to be honest few people really loved that car from what I can tell.
Basically you need to balance supply and demand, scarcity which will increase and then how much you're going to use it.
What you're missing is these are ltd numbers, probably still quite a target for thieves and then a bunch obviously will get written off on the road or used as track cars etc.
The value on all Focus RS models drops a little, then stabilises, then starts going up.
The challenge is the ones that are going up are the ones with basically no miles on. Personally I would love to get one and I can afford it but I do 25k a year and I'd kill it and make it worthless in no time
MK1s are now going for over £10k even with relatively high miles and to be honest few people really loved that car from what I can tell.
Basically you need to balance supply and demand, scarcity which will increase and then how much you're going to use it.
Caporegime
My car lost £3k ? in 3 years. Not sure what kind of car you can lease for £83 a month, but I doubt I would like that segment of the lease market.
The trick is save enough and buy the whole thing in cash, then there is no interest.
Which means they are not free to lease.
Caporegime
People said the same of the later (S2) RS Turbo and the Sapphire Cosworth , I remember seeing a discounted RS 500 Sierra at White Brothers Taunton as they’d had no interest! Now,that’s all massively (ridiculously) on its head albeit a long time later, as I said earlier with an RS Ford especially you just have to wait a good length of time but it will eventually appreciate.
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Because unlike old RS's there not a limited run so be more for sale so will lower price compared to older models
You're basing that on what? I'm seeing something like 4-5k made for the UK?
I mean they're always limited?? If nothing else only by the people prepared to drop £30k plus on a focus!
Then as I said, you'll find a load get stolen and/or wrecked. Its the nature of the car.
Soldato
It depends if the limit is on the supply side or the demand side. Building less cars than the market demands is usually a guide to strong residuals.
Soldato
Not to you it won't, it's all covered under by Ford.Yes the engine problems they had also worry me big time as I think I seen that a replacement engine fitted meant to cost around 10k..
Soldato
Again.. missing the point that allegedly there were about 5k for us and it's already discontinued? 
I don't have a dog in this fight btw.. I drive a beemer.. It's just these are kinda facts!
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mk3-ford-focus-rs-fast-farewell/
I don't have a dog in this fight btw.. I drive a beemer.. It's just these are kinda facts!
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mk3-ford-focus-rs-fast-farewell/
I'm just worried that some people of this thread are looking at 20-30 year old Ford RS's and Cosworths then assuming the latest generations will deliver similar residuals in the short term are in for a shock.
The reason some of the older models retain value so well is due to very few in good condition being still for sale. If you buy a Focus it's very unlikely to still be on the road and running 20 years from now unless you garage and never drive it!
In the short term expect ~£3k per year depreciation on a Mk3 Focus RS IMO. As much as I wish it were otherwise the reality is you should probably assume any car you buy is going to be literally worthless scrap metal after 10-15 years!
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What about when the warranty runs out ? as that RS most likely only has about 18months of the Ford warranty left on it...
As a lot of people did not pay the extra for the extended 5 year ford warranty
Soldato
What about when the warranty runs out ? as that RS most likely only has about 18months of the Ford warranty left on it...
As a lot of people did not pay the extra for the extended 5 year ford warranty
Then you buy the extended warranty once the current warranty period ends. Simples.
We’ve just extended the warranty on a TT. 1 year for £290 - it seems like a bargain to me considering the car has the dsg auto gearbox.
For me it’s worth having a warranty on a car, just for the peace of mind and means it’s unlikely you’ll get any ridiculously high bills.
Also, what is this hogwash? Don’t let that put you off buying a car today. I can’t see it happening any time soon - certainly not a drastic change.