This and the GR Yaris will become future classics that collectors will want in 20 years

@rahulmandala4930

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, both are sexy and charming drivers hatches

@BySixa

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't think the mk3 focus RS will be very sought after. It's a good car don't get me wrong, but it's not as liked as the mk2 and not as important as the mk1, and not as successful as the rest of the fast fords

@Walterp0p0d

3 жыл бұрын

@@BySixa it’s true, it’s not as important as the mk1 & mk2 but the mk3 is way more practical as a daily fun car, I had the chance to test them all and that’s why I took the mk3 😊

@BySixa

3 жыл бұрын

@@Walterp0p0d yeah I'm sure it's a great car. I'm glad you enjoy it (:

@academiaengineering5136

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s “Back To The Future”

"im a small guy, I'm only 5'9" me cries in 5'6

@Leonidae

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'5 but that only means I fit nicely in Miata, Capuccino and Beat.

@BeesonsCars

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t feel bad, I’m 6’4 have trouble fitting comfortably in most sports cars :( You can drive everything

@honorhurricane5180

3 жыл бұрын

Heys it okay, I’m 5’11 can fit it to anything so I feel ya

@BeesonsCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@honorhurricane5180 totally forgot to comment this the first time but my friend is 6'7 and can't fit into anything. He drives a charger rt as it's the most spacious muscle car.

@avalon6607

3 жыл бұрын

meanwhile me in germany at 6'1.5'' thinking im average

This thing is a sledgehammer. I'm always impressed how quickly I can push it through corners. I never wanna get rid of it

@Wvcountrykid

Жыл бұрын

That's how i feel about my ST 😭

The fact that my base model hatchback focus already handles good with the suspension from the ST and a light steering feel that makes it the most fun I’ve ever had while driving a car. I can only Imagine how awesome the RS is to drive, especially with its IntelligentAWD system.

Still loving EVERY DRIVE I drive my Focus RS. In winter especially the sheer amount of grip, handling and thus driver confidence is simply amazing. Also it's still holding its value very well. Absolutely amazing car. Head turner, rally rocket, pops & bangs all day and so fun to drive. I have zero regrets and I want it forever! I appreciate the simple interior and complete lack of autonomous driver features. It is absolutely a true drivers car.

I had a 2017 Focus RS sadly sold it. The clutch pedal is very forgiving, it will blip the throttle if you lug the engine while lurching in traffic. The handling is confidence inspiring to the point were I started being a hooligan behind the wheel. (drifts around corners, doing doughnuts in warehouse parking lots)

@9manny99

2 жыл бұрын

So why did you sell it though?

@TheDealer6373

11 ай бұрын

Why sell it?

As someone who has owned one for 3 years now it was my dream when I saw the MKII and I get a smile every time I drive mine. Especially in the mountains.

@stonerjoshua6848

2 жыл бұрын

Is literally the best weapon for any mountain

I really like those 3 dials to the right... reminds me of the nissan Z btw imagine checking a comment section and no kids are spamming 1st

@rabbitdrink

3 жыл бұрын

2nd

@joshuaburke5339

3 жыл бұрын

Tedward has a different fan base😉

My dad's got one of these! He very much enjoys it, and it's got nearly 100000 miles no issues! (It's a 2016 too so he got very lucky)

@rxtuninginc8444

3 жыл бұрын

The head gasket issue only affected some 2016s. The later produced ones were fine as they had discovered the issue. The Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost head gasket was used instead of the proper one for the 2.3 RS. They are slightly different

@evanisashark1596

3 жыл бұрын

@@rxtuninginc8444 Ours did have the mustang 2.3 eco boost head gasket, we just got lucky before it was swapped

Another thing about the focus that no one really mentions is the sound system in it the speakers pack a nice punch especially on the bass!

@TheDealer6373

3 жыл бұрын

I hate the speakers but I don't like stock systems anyway.

@lewis589

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDealer6373 the last focus we had in the family was a 2017 ST line and the stock speakers in that was decent

@TheDealer6373

3 жыл бұрын

@@lewis589 That came stock with a Sony 10 or 8 sub? That system sounded way better than mine.

@lewis589

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDealer6373 yeah that’s the one

So glad I picked up my 2017 RS a few years ago, right before the crazy pandemic pricing. Only 25k on the clock and still holding it's value. Not that I'd ever sell it! It's a blast everywhere you drive it. Not mention how badass it is in the winter with snow tires. Fun tip: Drift mode + snow. Subscribed! Love the content man.

Sadly there will never be another hot hatch from Ford here in the US ever again, sometimes I regret not getting a Fiesta ST.

@buddyholleypoint9032

3 жыл бұрын

I love my Fiesta ST, good coilovers are a must.

@popupheadlights

3 жыл бұрын

Got me a focus st, love it to death

@Jimmieadamsp

3 жыл бұрын

Get one. They're very cheap used.

@stefan2566

3 жыл бұрын

i had an MK8 new from the dealer for a year and then sold it again. the handling was great but overall it wasnt that great in my opinion.

@RCXDerp

3 жыл бұрын

@@stefan2566 MK8 never made it to murica

I'd love this car so much, but the interior is such a dealbreaker...

@LegitDucks

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree. I feel like you'd want a focus RS to have a special interior but this just looks like an escape.

@Bwillev

3 жыл бұрын

@@LegitDucks then again, people will say the same thing about the STI. You're just paying for the drivetrain. Shitty excuse but it keeps this from costing 50k.

@drasx

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I could not care less.

@0ffaI

3 жыл бұрын

@@drasx THIS GUY HAS A TROLL FACE PROFILE PICTURE IN 2021 💀

@brodyhanna7443

3 жыл бұрын

It looks like my brothers ST. For what, 15k more? Its sad

The Focus RS has been my dream hot hatch for many years now, it looks really good too. I wish I could buy this where I lived

These are amazing to push, this is the closest we’ve gotten to a modern EVO. True rear biased AWD and will rotate with throttle. Not the fastest in it’s category, but the most fun imo and that’s what should be most important

@davidgul5394

3 жыл бұрын

Its not rear biased. Its fwd biased.

@ChrisJones-mx8pp

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidgul5394 Depends what mood you’re in 🚘 rs

@Backroad-Bomber

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidgul5394 Comparatively to Haldex or an AWD system locked to 40/60 split the RS has a much better system. When you drive it you get a clear feeling that the rear wheels are getting power and you can use the throttle to rotate the car, like a RWD car. Although the engine is mounted transversely the way the car manages the distribution of power is nothing like most other FWD based systems.

@davidgul5394

3 жыл бұрын

@@Backroad-Bomber lol a 40/60 is definitely better its actually rwd biased.

@Backroad-Bomber

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidgul5394 A 10% bias between the front and rear wheels is not enough to induce power oversteer in the dry, that’s talking from experience. The Focus RS has an atypical AWD system with real torque vectoring. There’s a drift mode and it will send more than 60% of the power to the rear, the RS can do real donuts. Many cars offer AWD but few do it right in the eyes of the enthusiast. STI’s with the DCCD adjusted to the rear, EVO’s with AYC, and B7 and up RS Audi’s are some of the few that have RWD biased dynamics. Cars are more than what is written on paper, this is how those AWD systems feel

Nice smooth sound of a turbo charged ford, and beautiful new england scenery. I love this video.

@Davido50

3 жыл бұрын

Its an amazing powertrain. My new '20 Ranger XLT FX4 has a beefed up version of this smoooooth motor an it scoots!

Loving the recently vids Tedward keep it up!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The Ford Focus in general is a very good car. At least I think. I have a 2008 Ford Focus SES, and it handles VERY well for a family car. I've been able to run it at 90 mph along a 55-mph freeway turn without losing significant traction, thanks to its front AND rear anti-roll bars. It may not be the fastest car, but they sure are a joy to drive! I think the fact that the 2008 Focus has a stiff steering is a plus, as it makes it harder to make unintentional steering corrections - it kinda forces you to be precise in cornering, and reduces the chance that loss of traction or bumps will rip the steering wheel from your grip. And the engine - my gosh - it can last a LONG time.

6:51 a wild gtr is spotted :o

My brother just bought a race red a few months ago and he loves it. Such a machine

“I’m not passing anybody, why would I be in any lane than the right?” Instant like and sub ❤

You’re killing the game man, keep it up

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have an '18. The 16/17 model years came with the Mustang 2.3ltr head gasket and they work until they fail. 16/17's also came with slightly stiffer shocks. That '17 should have a stage 1 tune, it really wakes up the motor and is completely safe. You'd enjoy that more as well as Cup 2 tires which were an option for all years. Take another example out for a new video.

@koopspook

2 жыл бұрын

around what mileage does that gasket go for the 16 17 years

@vojtechjirovsky1482

2 жыл бұрын

@@koopspook there was a worldwide call for replacement of those if you owned the focus so do not worry, they should be all replaced if it didnt blow before the call already

@lukefakhoury9792

Жыл бұрын

I have a 17 do you recommend just going strait for the tune get any thing first. Also the Cobb accessport?

@Mdgld

Жыл бұрын

What doesn’t work until it fails lol

3:14 Heart stopped, thought that was a cop, lol.

@armenghazaryan2081

3 жыл бұрын

Same

Makes me miss my RS. What a machine, the perfect AWD car.

@ericd1632

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I regret selling mine 😥

@nostopping

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericd1632 Yeah, I ended up totaling mine, ended up getting a GT3. Will be buying an RS in the future, amazing and safe car man.

TheTopher is an Alpina B7, and Tedward is an AMG Hammer

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Haha he is far more gentle as a human than I

6:23 I bought one of these new in 2017 and still drive it today, and you are definitely correct here! If I'm driving in normal mode, it takes near full throttle to rev match 3-2.

@TheDealer6373

11 ай бұрын

Still own it? Have you had any problems with it? I got 55k miles and thinking about selling it. Ford treats its customers like dogs and its hard to find ford dealers that will actually do their job when working on it. Had to many issues for a new car.

I love everything about the RS except for the interior

I pick up mine tomorrow! 2018 in race red. Couldn’t be more excited!

@vaiman7777

3 жыл бұрын

How is it? I get mine on Friday, has a Mountune fitted also, can't sleep I'm so excited :D

@Fast-Alex

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaiman7777 2 months in and absolutely no regrets here! Such an insanely fun car to drive. Congrats on your purchase. If you’re on Reddit, the focus rs sub is pretty active. and also the forum is quite active.

@vaiman7777

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fast-Alex Thanks for the info mate! Glad you are enjoying it. It might be gone, but we'll keep it's spirit going :)

I bought a 2018 & it's a wonderful car, for the right person.

Don't sleep on this OR the Focus ST. Both of those cars are some of the best ford has made in the last couple of years.

You are very articulate about the vehicles you review. Keeps me coming back. You can persuade me to buy any car 🤣

Not many realize that the rear wheels are oversped by 1.5% relative to the fronts. I'm 5'11" and the Recaro shells are great for long trips.

I have a focus ST and my dads getting a project car focus RS to rebuild and I can’t wait to drive it! Seems so fun

To anyone reading this, if you want your RS to last do not tune it with stage 1 unless youre doing internal work. Keep it stock

@jdmteggy2388

7 ай бұрын

stage 1 isnt gnna hurt ur focus rs stop it lol

Love that you left the digital speedometer in view, LOL. On the seats, the heated Recaros fit me perfectly (5"11, 175lbs) whether it's a 10 minute drive or 10 hours.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

I always found the lumbar support to be lacking. Like my spine is curving into the seat lol. Nothing a pillow couldn’t fix on a long drive though

@JeffandJake

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives there is a button for electronically adjustable lumbar near the rest of the seat controls. I have a 17 in NB up in Canada. Nice video.

@csboi

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah lumbar is no problem in these seats because it's adjustable. I'm 5'9 165 and the seats fit me perfectly on long or short drives. It's the stiff stock suspension on the 2016-2017 that will get you on the long trips, not the seats. I can't imagine the seats to be very comfortable for the +200lb folks.

I've always been very curious about the Focus RS. It seems like such a fun car and looks great! I definitely want to get behind the wheel to experience it for myself.

@christopherkrauss9610

3 жыл бұрын

The european models, top specs ones even in non RS or ST configuration are very sporty and fun to drive. The 4 wheel suspension does its job well on B roads and the engines are fairy quick to respond to accelerations. The 1.5 petrol 182hp is a very nice combo between comfort, daily driver and sportivity/fun. Sadly it is a 3 cyl now not 4 as rhe 1.6 used to be. Cheers

@lukefakhoury9792

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth it

I learned stick on my fathers 2012 focus... I ended up inheriting the car and I absolutely loved it!!

I did actually learn to drive manual on my buddy's RS, super fun car to drive. I am hoping to get a Fiesta ST for my first car soon.

@BlueSkyCrystals

Жыл бұрын

Fiesta ST is a great first car. It is also a bad first car because seller’s remorse is real with these cars, even if you move on to a more powerful car.

I'll take a nitrous blue one of these any day. It looks like the seating position is pretty high up from the video though

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the seat is definitely undesirably high but it doesn’t ruin the car

@cjzx325

3 жыл бұрын

I want Ford to bring back the Sonic Blue they had for the SVT lineup.

at 4:44 you can't stall the car, because when you release the clutch, it give's a little bit of gas to not stall..

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

haha I noticed and it intervened really nicely! I don't think a passenger would have noticed my mistake

@that_volvo1275

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives yeah. My dad has the same car but not the RS.

@phnx7739

3 жыл бұрын

You definitely can stall the car lmao

@jordanbell6755

3 жыл бұрын

@@phnx7739 you can stall, just a little harder to stall

I love that focus it’s hot as hell 😎

@Davido50

3 жыл бұрын

Trying find a clean used one now. They rare an pricey.

I had an ST before it was totalled. God I loved that little car. So much fun and character

@guenthersteiner8163

3 жыл бұрын

Fiesta ST?

@flare6969

3 жыл бұрын

@@guenthersteiner8163 focus

@VAspeed3

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Go get another one! I love mine.

I have a 17 and have loved it from the beginning.

I love all generations of Focus RS ♥️🏁🚘

In my head I was like "these roads look awfully familiar" then you say Massachusetts, then it all clicked lol

I ended up getting a 9th gen civic Si, more affordable to me but I do really like the Focus RS's. I definitely considered trying to buy one for a while.

Fiesta ST > Focus RS Coming from someone who sold their RS and bought a fiesta

The cluster moving when getting in the car is the fuel pump who is arming ;) Edit: turn ac off when pounding it= the full power, since AC steals about 7-10% The fly wheel is double massed, heavier qnd more inertia that s why it was a bit difficult to stall

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

lol why does that electrical signal trigger the needles!

@christopherkrauss9610

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives just a preparation for driving thing, the european models do the same :) plus on top of that is an anti theft feature

1 of the best in my opinion 🔥🔥🔥

Well hello there Tedward.

Love your vids keep it up and happy 100,000 subscribers

The interior is really nice wth? From the nice Recaros to Sony sound it's great

The cars are great but your capability to entretain is what makes me watch

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

That’s as good as a comment gets for me! Thank you

I recently started a new game in Forza Horizon 4 and I picked this for my first car. These are dope, underrated, I see a guy at car meets sometimes with one of these and they make great sounds

Man this made me love ford focus cars again

Dude hits 91 coming OFF the highway and is all "the car encouraged me to do it". 😄

my dream car

Watching your video made me finnaly decide to get an Rs ill be selling my wrx to get one! Thank you 😊

This is the little brother of the Ford Mustang, an amazing car 😊😊😅😅

and ur on snow tires put some ps4s on there and the grip is insane u can take turns at 100 lol its one of best handling cars made. and exhaust sounds good from factory and jus add stage 1 tune and it feels so much faster this is a raw sti like hatch one of only fords i like a instant classic im keeping mine forever . taking the rs with sticky tires on twistys is so addicting u jus wanna drive on backroads all day everyday

@jdmteggy2388

7 ай бұрын

exactly lol ted gtta drive it again on ps4s the grip and handling is insane on the rs

it's so upsetting that ford does not want to produce this car anymore. NFS Underground Edit: to be more clear, This is the car that could compete with the Japanese Drift Missile/Racer Market, and Ford decides to drop it because "we need save money :( "

Putting any Civic Type R in the same sentence as the mighty ,mean, nasty & sexy Focus RS is a travesty! Pls don't. The RS powertrain is pure music an real race car. 350hp/350tq AWD. Find a clean used low mi example an you've found pure gold.

Fun fact:I think that the engine is shared its originally a mazda mzr 2.3l DISI turbo cause the engne is the same spec as the one on the ecoboost mustang which is also also rumored to have the mzr from the mazdaspeed3 and 6. The ecoboost mustang and mazdaspeed6 both were manufactured at the same manufacuturing plant. the ecoboost is just diffrent from it with a bigger turbo and sportier supporting mods. The "could" be a chance that the awd systems from the mazdaspeed6 was borrowed and redeveloped to fit the hatch. In turn making the focus st an awd mazdaspeed3 Note: All these cars are in some way related to each other cause of ford and mazda's buddy-buddy relationship If I am wrong on any point please correct me cause as a yt car community we all should help each other -Thank you

@jamesrather1510

8 ай бұрын

All Mazdaspeed vehicles, 6s and 3s, were built at the Hiroshima plant. USDM Mazda6s with the Duratec v6 were built in the US, not Mazdaspeeds. The RS motor is a heavily reworked MZR DISI with Ford's own DI setup, an open deck, a twin scroll, and Ford's equal length headerfold exhaust design in lieu of the unequal length manifold on the Mazdaspeed motor.

6:50....GT-R makes a cameo

Gtr at 6:54?

If yall wanna see a cheap interior go sit in an 04 Focus. This looks like a luxury car compared to that. Although I can't get over how cramped I felt sitting in the newer Focus. Still a great handling car though.

@rxtuninginc8444

3 жыл бұрын

Huh? The regular Focus from 2004 was a compact economy car, what do you expect? Some people make me want to mash my head into the wall with the sheer stupidity that these mouth breathers come up with.

"Knock knock whose there popcorn deal" Love it!

owned this car for 2 years will full bolt on. Stout car, handles amazing, let down of a fragile motor. if you buy this, keep it stock and enjoy it.

Big brother!!! I kind of like the Recaros on long road trips, they're firm and unforgiving but I think they encourage good posture. I bought my Fiesta in Pittsburgh and promptly drove the car 8 hours back home on the brand new, not-broken-in Recaros and it was kind of nice. It helps to be a skinny dude

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

It was the lack of lumbar support that killed it for me. But that can be solved with an adorably small pillow. If I drive more of these I'll try to get a Bed Bath and Beyond sponsorship lol

@saucyp123

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives let me check etsy for Ford Performance embroidered lumbar pillows

these cars are a billion times better with a tune!

Is it just me or this guy sounds just like the marvel character Ant-Man? 😂

I miss my st so much sold it for a Bronco Sport Badlands, and I kinda just wish I upgraded to the RS.

ppl talk about the interior its not that bad the evo x was horrible interior but it drove so good this rs handles and drives better and interior is way better than it to idk why ppl crying the interior isnt that bad u get heated steering wheel lol great seats it drives so goood makes up for it

I got an 2015 se I don’t like hatchbacks but I this little thing made me love it I am looking to add a turbo, new exhaust, new headlights, rims, and maybe get a new clutch if it needs to be replaced the original owner kept the car in immaculate condition with just a tiny bit of rust 207,592 miles actually before she gave it to me she put new tires new brakes and changed the oil as a present for getting my license and being certified to be a mechanic so any other recommendations for my car

On a dry Track the Civic Type R is better handling. If it's damp advantage focus because 4WD.

I cross shopped a Golf R, STI and Type R, and I felt most at home in the RS. I don't regret owning my 2016 RS, in fact I miss it. Was a great little car but it was time to move onto bigger and better things. I prefer the "5th drive mode" where you select Track mode and deactivate "Sport" suspension. I added a short shift kit, swapped to solid bushings, upgraded the clutch spring, and went with a more robust rear motor mount, and it improved the shifting/driving experience dramatically. Also, the owner of your test car may not have kept up with software updates since early into my ownership Ford removed the Stop/Start and other Eco features in a revision. Great video and thanks for sharing your experience!

Sounds just like a 7.5 golf r???????!??!?!!!!! WE love TEDWARDDDDD

You should make a video teaching us how to drive manual.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

I will soon. There are so many great videos out there that unless I can do it better Its not worth making. I think I need to find the perfect car to teach

You wouldn't have happened to borrowed this car from a gentleman named William or Liam would you? Because if you did, I'm buying this exact car this week 😂

If you ever get the chance to try out the Hyundai Veloster N, I think you will enjoy that too. I have not experienced it personally but I have heard nothing but good things about the vehicle.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only driven it on track. I’d like to get one to play with on the street and learn it’s behavior as regular user

@vaughanq

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives How was it on the track??

Actually the focus RS is rear biased, since it can send 70% of the power to the rear wheels

That thing sounds meaty

I've test driven some manual cars, but am still a beginner. I learned on an STI, and then test drove some ST's. To be honest, I couldn't really feel the bite point all that well on the ST's, while the STI was more noticeable. I feel like the consistency of that aggressive bite point on the STI helped get some muscle memory to avoid stalling. Is there a clear difference in clutch feel between the ST and RS? Would you still recommend it for beginners? At this point I'm looking to spend around 35k, the RS makes the most sense to me since I'm also in MA, and frequently go snowboarding. My other pick would be the new z coming out, but I wouldn't want to get that suited up at 40k+ new. Plus, i don't think it would do well in the snow lol.

All the reviews I see are the every day RS and this one is the same. I bought a limited edition RS in 2018 and never looked back. On the track, VW R, WRX, STI good-by. Ok the ride is a bit stiff on the street. But what do you want ? They built it for one thing. to continue the RS legend and it does. No other manufactures holds that title. Now.....RS....RIP. Good-by to a legacy !

This man really called the type r stiff while sitting in an rs

Don’t forget about GLA45 AMG 14-19 gen, if they brought the A45s, beast

I came close to buying one but the ride and interior really kind of put me off as a daily. Absolute riot to drive though.

@jdmteggy2388

7 ай бұрын

lol the interior isnt that bad smhlook at new wrx and gr corolla better then those its really not that bad

It's a shame Ford stopped selling these and other small cars in the U.S. Enjoyed your review. BTW, was this recorded during deer hunting season? So many cars parked along those rural roads, what are they up to?

hoping to get one of these soon, got t-boned in my mustang :(

Can u do a veloster N dct. Those are the hot hatches right now that no ones talking abiut

Two full length ads before the video? Classy move.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a move. It’s KZread. I dont choose that.

I bet the roof rails make the value sky rocket! 😃

This dude is litterally American top gear.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s a wonderful compliment. Thank you!

Another top video! Have thought about switching from my m235i to one of these but don’t think I could live with that interior! Would love to drive one sometime though

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say that! The owner also has an m235i 😂

@lotsofcurveslover

3 жыл бұрын

How do you like your M235i? I had an N54 E92 and fell in love with that engine. My daily is a 328ix wagon so I’ve got a hankering for another in-line six. My 10k Evo X MR is my crack cocaine car but a bit nuts for long trips. I was thinking that an M235i would be a good combination of balls out fun and long distance comfort.

@sugna123

3 жыл бұрын

@@lotsofcurveslover yeah that pretty much sums it up! I have the auto and it’s great for everyday driving but plenty fun for a weekend drive with the paddles. Not sure where in the world you are but in the U.K. they are amazing value too. Literally half the price of an M2 and 90% of the performance, probably a better daily driver too. I love mine but looking to change to something more extreme next because it’s likely to be the last car I don’t need to think about practicality!

@lotsofcurveslover

3 жыл бұрын

@@sugna123 I’m in the U.S. and we can get mint ones with less than 50k miles for $25k or even less. I have my eye on one now but I need to sell the Evo first. Thanks for the info.

Now that you've driven the ST/RS trio, how do you feel they compare to each other?

@tdm4485

3 жыл бұрын

STs can't get the power down, doesn't inspire confidence at all at full clap on twisty roads, also the steering goes light and is almost unpredictable. It's almost the same with the Golf GTi compared to the R. Although the Focus RS almost solves the power/steering issues when giving it the beans. Personally i think a Golf R is a much better driving experience all round.

Ah, Ted-- who knew there is someone who could make a Focus sound exciting? LOL Great review.

I wish ford kept making this car never ownerd one yet but i plan on one day just i cant comprehend why they wouldnt sooner or later to compete with the type r ? Hopefully by the time i get it they have them used with low miles or i will have to get the type r

I really love the Focus RS. Unfortunate it will never be brought to the Mk 4.

Golf R or GTI is the best hot hotchback

@guenthersteiner8163

3 жыл бұрын

Fiesta ST

@VAspeed3

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice car, better interior, but still not as much fun said nearly everyone who has driven both.

@bashfullJ88

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. 👍

@jams_world81

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the GLA45 AMG 14-19 or the A45s 2020. Also the AUDI RS3 sport back