Ben G
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blueeeeeeee. follow in the tradition.
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wilson_sri
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God its a ugly ugly car. Doubt the performance will be anything special either. But because its a Ford, with a RS badge it will be the best car of the century
I really to hope its worth all the hype though, as i love all the old RS fords right . But feel they are just ruining the legendary name now and are going to start dragging it through the mud.
[Edited on 18-02-2009 by wilson_sri]
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Colin
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Some might say that Greens traditional!?
I thought white but im not sure seeing the above pic's
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Ben G
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quote: Originally posted by wilson_sri
God its a ugly ugly car. Doubt the performance will be anything special either. But because its a Ford, with a RS badge it will be the best car of the century
I really to hope its worth all the hype though, as i love all the old RS fords right . But feel they are just ruining the legendary name now and are going to start dragging it through the mud.
[Edited on 18-02-2009 by wilson_sri]
it's a comfortable daily drive motorway cruiser back road nutter etc with fwd. it still has a radio and all the other luxuries you'd expect in a modern car. i'd expect it to be a great drive.
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Colin
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quote: Originally posted by wilson_sri
God its a ugly ugly car. Doubt the performance will be anything special either. But because its a Ford, with a RS badge it will be the best car of the century
I really to hope its worth all the hype though, as i love all the old RS fords right . But feel they are just ruining the legendary name now and are going to start dragging it through the mud.
[Edited on 18-02-2009 by wilson_sri]
I think it looks alright, no worse than any other modern hatchbacks. Theres no way anyone can say the VXR or R26R is a supermodel within the car world!?
The road test on monday will be what keeps the dream alive or burries it for me!!
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Cosmo
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quote: Originally posted by Colin
What colour would you get Cosmos?
Id like to say white, although Id also like to say red if they do/did it
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Jill
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quote: Originally posted by wilson_sri
God its a ugly ugly car. Doubt the performance will be anything special either. But because its a Ford, with a RS badge it will be the best car of the century
I really to hope its worth all the hype though, as i love all the old RS fords right . But feel they are just ruining the legendary name now and are going to start dragging it through the mud.
[Edited on 18-02-2009 by wilson_sri]
I'm biased-I love RS's and obviously because I own an FRS. But I do have to disagree with your statement there. Check out this thread here and you'll see you're so wrong! http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?t=196433
Also you state about the legendary name beingdragged through the mud, how so? Bit like vauxhall making any model and sticking a vxr badge on it to try and give it a bit more credential tbh *just my opinion* I mean vauxhall meriva, zafira vxr wtf.
quote: Originally posted by Colin
Some might say that Greens traditional!?
The green is traditional. I was chatting to Jost Capito at the press preview unveiling in July and the electric green is based on the mk2 escort rs mexico (I think- well July was a fair few months ago now! :lo
quote: Originally posted by Cosmo
quote: Originally posted by Colin
What colour would you get Cosmos?
Id like to say white, although Id also like to say red if they do/did it
They're not making it in red You'd just ruin it and swamp it with LFC stickers anyhoo Haha!
JILL
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Cosmo
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quote: Originally posted by Jill
They're not making it in red You'd just ruin it and swamp it with LFC stickers anyhoo Haha!
JILL
Carlsberg on the front, 5 stars down the side
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Colin
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quote: Originally posted by Jill
The green is traditional. I was chatting to Jost Capito at the press preview unveiling in July and the electric green is based on the mk2 escort rs mexico (I think- well July was a fair few months ago now! :lo
JILL
Although really its nothing like the mexico shade of green!!
Colin
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Jill
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quote: Originally posted by Cosmo
Carlsberg on the front, 5 stars down the side
You should go retro and have "Candy" instead of Carlsberg!
JILL
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sand-eel
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Jill
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quote: Originally posted by Colin
quote: Originally posted by Jill
The green is traditional. I was chatting to Jost Capito at the press preview unveiling in July and the electric green is based on the mk2 escort rs mexico (I think- well July was a fair few months ago now! :lo
JILL
Although really its nothing like the mexico shade of green!!
Colin
Yeah I know LOL! So you are having a test drive in ?what? on Monday Colin?
JILL
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BluKoo
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Nothing... thats when the press are releasing their reviews.
The first one will be available at midnight on sunday here: http://motoring.sky.com/features/videos/video-ford-focus-rs-preview.aspx
[Edited on 18-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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Colin
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Id arrange a test drive if my local dealer knew if they were getting a damn car or not!!
Colin
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BluKoo
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I've got to admit, they do look stunning in blue.
White is still my favourite, but blue is really growing on me.
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Robin
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I still think it looks absolutely awful. The proof of the pudding though...
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Colin
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Blues probably the safe option. It looks nice & i'll probably still like it further down the line which is important as i'd be paying it off over 3/4yrs.
White & Green grab your attention more..........I just cant decide if this is a good thing & i'd be able to tolerate the colour of choice.
Cant wait for Monday, if JP loves it I think I might be smitten again & try & track down a car/cancellation or whatever. I was told by my usless dealer last couple of weeks ago if I ordered one now (then) it would be for Q3/4 delivery!!
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Jamie-C
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AutoExpress give it 5 stars and you get a free mini mag with AutoExpress this week about the Focus RS, If your interested it may be worth a buy?
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*JonnyG*
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Why do they still make the fog light cover red still? :confused:
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by Jill
Bit like vauxhall making any model and sticking a vxr badge on it to try and give it a bit more credential tbh *just my opinion* I mean vauxhall meriva, zafira vxr wtf.
Its nothing like that at all RS has proper motorsport pedigree since the begining of time, VXR has been around 5 mins!
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BluKoo
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The thing thats frustrating me most about the wait in getting the car is, when my dad gets is, he's not driving it home so i won't be able to get a run in. It'll probably be a week a two after till he drives it
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Colin
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fuck that, id be wheely-ing it off the forecourt & heading to my fav B roads!!
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BluKoo
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My dad has will-power though. Plus he wants to get it detailed by my brother and armourfended before he drives it anywhere.
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Colin
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Suppose it will be worth doing the one over before it hits the roads!! Have you found another set of alloys for it yet?
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BluKoo
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Nope. My dad doesn't seem interested in looking just now.
He really liked the look of those comp motives, but he hasn't mentioned wheels again.
He doesn't seem bothered about the car just now. He hasn't even phoned Arnold clark to find out the new delivery date.
I seem to be doing more work and finding things out for him
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