# '16 Focus RS... I sorta like them. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 6, 2015, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235 "2015-11-06T06:06:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/41 "2015-11-06T13:12:33Z")
> [@King](#): > > that C4 would be the most amazing chopper parts hauler he could have. EXACTLY! ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/42 "2015-11-06T13:16:09Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > EXACTLY! You won’t. ---
**Author:** ![Josh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@Josh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Josh)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/43 "2015-11-07T01:33:18Z")
> [@newman](#): > > If they made a GTR hatchback type vehicle i’d be on board. I actually dig that volvo wagon. The Volvo wagon is great. It was a strong consideration versus the A7 I ended up getting for the winter car. I was a douche and preferred the Audi, but in hindsight could’ve owned a bright blue Volvo wagon. I also shopped the Range Rover lineup pretty hard but live roughly 40 minutes driving from the dealership, and if I know anything about a Range Rover, it’ll be at the dealership some. I still think the appropriate plan is to allow the Volvo wagon to depreciate some and grab one on the aftermarket in a year or two. Ride out the VW nightmare and let the brand repair its image so you don’t eat as much hypothetical depreciation on the Golf R relative to its utilization. But hey, fuck it, you could also Hello Kitty a GTR. They cost like $50k now. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/44 "2015-11-07T06:49:11Z")
probably out of the price range but what about a CPO CLA45? 350hp. The refresh just launched with more power so the price will probably dump even harder than normal mercedes depreciation. a tune and down pipe brings it to 410hp if that is your thing and a nasty launch control. I don’t know what year your golf R is but the newer ones are 296hp vs the 240 something they made before. A tune and down pipe brings them to just under 400hp. That is serious power. Audi S3 has the same power train as the new R but is a bunch more expensive and not stick. I do have a lot of love for the new focus RS. a lot of the comments that say it is just a focus is largely based on the old chassis. I forget the specifics and I am sure focus in progress can correct me but the US did not receive any of the european chassis until 2010. The ST and RS are not your average shit box anymore. I genuinely enjoyed the focus ST I had time in and would absolutely put it on par if not above the many GTI’s I get to ride in. A tune only focus ST keeps up with my stage 2 B5S4 running 20psi. They are pretty quick and the interior quality is excellent. nice audio, layout, and fit and finish. The tuning available on the ST I would put ahead of the VW as well since their are a lot more players in the aftermarket. ---
**Author:** ![Trkbossls](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Trkbossls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Trkbossls)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/45 "2015-11-09T08:42:30Z")
I do have an allocation for an RS left if someone would really consider purchasing. Let me know ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/46 "2015-11-09T09:18:35Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > I forget the specifics and I am sure focus in progress can correct me but the US did not receive any of the european chassis until 2010. well, that’s half correct. the euro 1998-2004 was the same chassis as our 1999-2004. in 2005, the rest of the world got built on the same chassis as the volvo s40/c30 and a complete re-design, while in USA they simply changed the headlights, fenders, hood, and front bumper and left the rest alone until 2007. in 2008 they re-designed the USA focus into a total bastard child that looked like an early 90’s escort ate a lot of fast food. Then in 2010 they decided to go into a “world” model. our 2002-2004 SVT is the same as the Euro ST170 aside from bumpers and some trim. drivetrains and suspension are identical. The major complaint was that we topped out with the SVT here, while europe got the RS with a turbocharged engine, wider bodywork, sparco interior, vastly improved suspension/brakes, and the 18" OZ 5-spoke wheels. ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/47 "2015-11-09T11:22:06Z")
Lest we not forget that sweet Volvo sourced 5pot that they used in the UK RS… That engine sounds so much better than any of the Ecoboost engines. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/48 "2015-11-10T06:02:16Z")
> [@Trkbossls](#): > > I do have an allocation for an RS left if someone would really consider purchasing. Let me know above MSRP, though, right? ---
**Author:** ![Trkbossls](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Trkbossls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Trkbossls)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/49 "2015-11-10T06:43:39Z")
I would sell it for MSRP. This is the first week that they are scheduling production. I have a White one scheduling this week that should be one of the first ones in buffalo according to my Ford Rep. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/50 "2015-11-10T08:49:09Z")
Ford has been putting out vids on youtube about the build and testing, there are a few to watch in the series, they do mention some failures along the way in one of the episodes, but don’t really get into detail about it… [https://youtu.be/4JVhgCqHr2g](https://youtu.be/4JVhgCqHr2g) ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/51 "2015-11-10T09:17:53Z")
> [@Trkbossls](#): > > I would sell it for MSRP. This is the first week that they are scheduling production. I have a White one scheduling this week that should be one of the first ones in buffalo according to my Ford Rep. The only way I’d be interested is if it could be blue. What’s the delivery date? You can PM me. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/52 "2015-11-10T09:32:46Z")
![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35793&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35793&stc=1) The color is called nitrous blue. ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/53 "2015-11-10T12:39:13Z")
God who gets 5% interest on loans these days? Lol ---
**Author:** ![Josh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@Josh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Josh)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/54 "2015-11-10T13:29:30Z")
> [@05OrangeSS](#): > > God who gets 5% interest on loans these days? Lol > **[Market volatility ticks up ahead of coming rate hike](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2015/11/10/market-volatility-ticks-up-ahead-coming-rate-hike/75502436/)** > > It’s unrealistic to expect the stock market to take the first rate hike totally in stride, especially when investors haven’t seen a rate increase from the Fed since 2006. Lock your lending in soon - or just buy in cash, finance via home equity line of credit, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/55 "2016-01-31T10:25:47Z")
Are these not being made yet? I can’t find any for sale. ---
**Author:** ![Trkbossls](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Trkbossls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Trkbossls)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/56 "2016-01-31T10:37:17Z")
Just started production this month…we will see them in the states in “spring” is what ford keeps telling me…No solid dates currently ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/57 "2016-01-31T12:20:43Z")
I thought I saw some places getting them already? ---
**Author:** ![jrod0187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@jrod0187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrod0187)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/58 "2016-02-01T08:40:32Z")
> [@newman](#): > > above MSRP, though, right? Nonsense. Van Bortle Ford in Rochester I bet can do invoice if they have an allocation for one. Also I bet they give you a good number on your trade. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/59 "2016-02-01T10:22:31Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > I’m a big fan of these but its like the golf R. > Damn thing is still a focus. > Nice ass focus and I love that blue you posted but still a focus. A 40g focus… Yea this part is tough to buy a car that a base one is… what? $18k and then have to explain why you decided to pay for the $40k one. Similar to Jetta’s. They have the fully loaded decked out one for like $45k and a base one with no features for less than $20k. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235/60 "2016-02-01T11:18:30Z")
I get it but the same can be said for a ton of cars… Focus, Lancer, WRX, Golf. Hell, you can even make the same comparison on the luxury end. Like @boxxa , why the hell are you driving around a poverty 135 when you can be buying the M version? Peasant… If I saw one of these new RS models I would still break my neck looking at it. For those in the know, it’s totally worth it. It’s just how it goes. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-focus-rs-i-sorta-like-them/273235.md?page=4)