Focus RS

[SirWanker]

We are actually getting a deal! Lol. With the current currency conversion compared to the US, the RS would be a bit over 48K. This car is definitely for the niche buyer but at least it will be pretty exclusive for a while and should hold its value.

wonder if the Costco discount can be used....

[betterthansx]

wonder if the Costco discount can be used....

Not sure. I would hope so.

When we got our Fiesta ST we were told no, but when we did all the paperwork we got it. The sales people know nothing, so take what they say with a grain of salt.

[thanu31]

The price is disappointing. I was looking forward to this car.. but hard to ignore the Golf R for 40k.

[Booter22]

worst case wait and buy a used one or demo after a year. im sure the dealers are going to have a few on the roads for managers and what not. so if color doesn't really matter could be worth waiting for a year and saving some cash. might be able to get it for under 40 or less with 10 k on it.

[betterthansx]

worst case wait and buy a used one or demo after a year. im sure the dealers are going to have a few on the roads for managers and what not. so if color doesn't really matter could be worth waiting for a year and saving some cash. might be able to get it for under 40 or less with 10 k on it.

The issue is dealing with someone's sloppy seconds. I know how I would drive it...so you have no idea what the car will have gone through prior to you.

[loki]

The issue is dealing with someone's sloppy seconds. I know how I would drive it...so you have no idea what the car will have gone through prior to you.

Did you buy your speed3 brand new?

[loki]

Nevermind answered ny own question

"Just wanted to say hi. I just bought an 07 Mazdaspeed3 with 120,000kms on it.*
I have had it about a month and so far mods are as follows"

[Booter22]

The issue is dealing with someone's sloppy seconds. I know how I would drive it...so you have no idea what the car will have gone through prior to you.

yea but that's what warranty is for. and 1 year even if it has 24,000 km. which I highly doubt as I think most of these owners will store these cars for the winter. so you get a one year old car built to take a beating with 12 000km on it and maybe save $10 000.. I dunno. that makes sense to me. and besides you drive it before you get it. so what if the prior owner beats it. its a race car. that's what its for

Nevermind answered ny own question

"Just wanted to say hi. I just bought an 07 Mazdaspeed3 with 120,000kms on it.*
I have had it about a month and so far mods are as follows"

ooo Loki you are the best!!

[betterthansx]

Did you buy your speed3 brand new?

Yes but I paid $9,000 for it.

Paying $35,000 for something that has been beat on is much different.

[Cab0oze]

Yes but I paid $9,000 for it.

Paying $35,000 for something that has been beat on is much different.

I agree with you, but I don't think too many people are stupid enough to beat on something they paid that much for. I think most people that end up selling after a year or two fully intended to keep the car longer (and take care of it) but either they lose their job, get married or buy a house and priorities change.

I'm in the market for a 2015/16 WRX and found one yesterday with 9,000km that was being sold because the guy got a company car and bought a house.

[loki]

Yes but I paid $9,000 for it.

Paying $35,000 for something that has been beat on is much different.

It's all relative

I wanted an STi at one point and was willing to buy brand new for a sense of comfort.

[betterthansx]

I agree with you, but I don't think too many people are stupid enough to beat on something they paid that much for. I think most people that end up selling after a year or two fully intended to keep the car longer (and take care of it) but either they lose their job, get married or buy a house and priorities change.

I'm in the market for a 2015/16 WRX and found one yesterday with 9,000km that was being sold because the guy got a company car and bought a house.

I agree 100%. I was more on the side of the manager or owner of a dealership having the car for a year and beating on it. Then turning around and selling it for $5k off in a year.

I honestly feel bad for the guys who buy their "dream car" and then lifestyle changes end up forcing them to sell it. I trust those guys more than I would a dealership owner. The guy who is on hard times likely treats the car very well as it was planned as a longer term thing.

It's all relative

I wanted an STi at one point and was willing to buy brand new for a sense of comfort.

True. Not saying I am right. Just my opinion. There are exceptions to every rule, but we all like to think that we understand better than we do!

[Cab0oze]

I agree 100%. I was more on the side of the manager or owner of a dealership having the car for a year and beating on it. Then turning around and selling it for $5k off in a year.

I honestly feel bad for the guys who buy their "dream car" and then lifestyle changes end up forcing them to sell it. I trust those guys more than I would a dealership owner. The guy who is on hard times likely treats the car very well as it was planned as a longer term thing.

Ohhh yes, absolutely.
And yeah, that does suck too =/

[Flunk]

$47,000 is a lot to pay for any hatchback, especially one without a fancy brand name attached. You can get an S3 or M235i for less and a CLA45 AMG is only slightly more. Sure, it's the ultimate Focus, but I don't think they'll move that many of these. It's nice that they're building it at all.

[betterthansx]

$47,000 is a lot to pay for any hatchback, especially one without a fancy brand name attached. You can get an S3 or M235i for less and a CLA45 AMG is only slightly more. Sure, it's the ultimate Focus, but I don't think they'll move that many of these. It's nice that they're building it at all.

They will sell out of them no problem.

The CLA45 AMG is $65,000 after you get the options most people would.

They won't sell 50,000 of them because they aren't making that many. I heard 12,000 for America. Probably 2,000 for Canada.

They will sell no problem. Once first drives start coming out, they will be sold out.

An RS doesn't come around too often, and this is the first time it's been here.

For me personally, the name means nothing. I would never buy a Mercedes just because it is a Mercedes. When you do that, you miss out on an entire market full of amazing cars. It's doing a disservice to yourself.

[tweak_s]

They will sell out of them no problem.

The CLA45 AMG is $65,000 after you get the options most people would.

They won't sell 50,000 of them because they aren't making that many. I heard 12,000 for America. Probably 2,000 for Canada.

They will sell no problem. Once first drives start coming out, they will be sold out.

An RS doesn't come around too often, and this is the first time it's been here.

For me personally, the name means nothing. I would never buy a Mercedes just because it is a Mercedes. When you do that, you miss out on an entire market full of amazing cars. It's doing a disservice to yourself.

I agree - they will have no problems selling these out. Everyone is crazy excited about them - and these guys don't care that for the price there is no luxury name attached. I have heard the odd "but its a Ford... but reliability has improved I guess!" but actually not the luxury argument surprisingly.

I admit its quite a pricey car though but it has a niche market carved out for it.

[jonjon72]

My buddy at Ford corporate has confirmed that all RS sold will include a winter wheel and tire package exclusive to Canada. Most are spoken for. If I still had my Gen Coupe, I would have easily traded it in for a RS and not even balk at the price.

[jonjon72]

A comparison was released today between the Subaru STI vs the Golf R. Can't wait to see what happens when the RS is thrown into the mix. Seriously for the price, the RS is a biggest deal in this segment. Take into consideration that Subaru and VW can't keep the STI or Golf R's in stock so people are more than happy to pay for these cars.

http://www.autos.ca/car-comparisons/...-golf-r/?all=1

Pricing: 2016 Subaru WRX STI
Base Price: $40,795
Options: STI front underspoiler – $440, rear underspoiler – $520, rear quarter underspoiler – $370, side underspoiler – $570, STI Performance Exhaust – $1,200
A/C Tax: $100
Freight and PDI: $1,655
Price as Tested: $45,645

Pricing: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
Base Price: $41,395
Options: Technology package – $2,015
A/C Tax: $100
Freight and PDI: $1,605
Price as Tested: $45,115

[betterthansx]

A comparison was released today between the Subaru STI vs the Golf R. Can't wait to see what happens when the RS is thrown into the mix. Seriously for the price, the RS is a biggest deal in this segment. Take into consideration that Subaru and VW can't keep the STI or Golf R's in stock so people are more than happy to pay for these cars.

http://www.autos.ca/car-comparisons/...-golf-r/?all=1

Pricing: 2016 Subaru WRX STI
Base Price: $40,795
Options: STI front underspoiler – $440, rear underspoiler – $520, rear quarter underspoiler – $370, side underspoiler – $570, STI Performance Exhaust – $1,200
A/C Tax: $100
Freight and PDI: $1,655
Price as Tested: $45,645

Pricing: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
Base Price: $41,395
Options: Technology package – $2,015
A/C Tax: $100
Freight and PDI: $1,605
Price as Tested: $45,115

It is certainly giving you a lot for your buck. Unfortunately they dont give you the option to have a "base" RS like they do the STI. So the STI starts at $39,000 which is affordable for me. Unfortunately after the Nitrous Blue paint, the RS is $48,000 which is just too much. A great deal because it comes with a dedicated winter set up, but too expensive for me none the less. I am sad.

[ptfire]

I have one on order, Nitrous Blue. All the cars are sold out for this spring so hopefully I will get mine spring 2017. I think it is priced competitively, an Evolution Final Edition is $49,498 and a loaded STi (which is direct competition) is $45,395. Not to mention the RS comes with 18" aluminum wheels and tires for the winter and a car cover.

[Booter22]

I have one on order, Nitrous Blue. All the cars are sold out for this spring so hopefully I will get mine spring 2017. I think it is priced competitively, an Evolution Final Edition is $49,498 and a loaded STi (which is direct competition) is $45,395. Not to mention the RS comes with 18" aluminum wheels and tires for the winter and a car cover.

cant wait to see it! I assume you will store it over the winter? a coworker just got his mustang cobra 350. and wow what a machine. ford has come a very long way.

[betterthansx]

cant wait to see it! I assume you will store it over the winter? a coworker just got his mustang cobra 350. and wow what a machine. ford has come a very long way.

I would be very disappointed if this were to be the case. The GT350 I can understand storing...not an RS...especially when it is AWD for the first time!

[jonjon72]

I have one on order, Nitrous Blue. All the cars are sold out for this spring so hopefully I will get mine spring 2017. I think it is priced competitively, an Evolution Final Edition is $49,498 and a loaded STi (which is direct competition) is $45,395. Not to mention the RS comes with 18" aluminum wheels and tires for the winter and a car cover.

Congrats. Add the fact the STi comes with an engine that is behind in power, fuel economy and technology makes the RS a better option for the money.

[Booter22]

I would be very disappointed if this were to be the case. The GT350 I can understand storing...not an RS...especially when it is AWD for the first time!

ive had customers store elantras and stock mazda 3s. so storing a focus rs wouldn't surprise me. it would be like those who store the sti or evo 10

[ptfire]

cant wait to see it! I assume you will store it over the winter? a coworker just got his mustang cobra 350. and wow what a machine. ford has come a very long way.

I am torn as wether to store it or not. I have had cars that I have stored for the winter before and I am not sure if I want to go through that again. I would like to enjoy the RS all year round especially it being my first AWD car but, I would also like to keep the car stock and mint. Perhaps I will keep my MS3 as my winter beater,, especially that it only has 113,000 km, mint and very reliable.