SVM 286
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Originally posted by Colin
Theres always that E46 M3 thats been on my want list for a good year now  
I dont really want to spend £26k on a ford, Its just I kinda like it & want to treat myself to something new, with waranty. I dunno.
Golfs a diesel yeah. Dont need a diesel next year though as im no longer driving into work, so just need a play thing really.
Not keen on the VXR for some reason, it just doesnt tickle my chin & say 'im what you want big boy.....do me' to me at all! 
Col, get the Golf remapped so it has 40 trillion lb/ft and you'll keep it forever.
Or, get the E46, such wicked motors.
Or, get a Monaro 
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SVM 286
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Originally posted by Colin
Isnt it true that fords of the 80's & 90's wernt all that straight out the box?? Sure they could be turned into wild animals once tuned but as a standard, nothing to shout about!?
With the exceptions of anything wearing a Cosworth badge, they were merely tolerable/pleasant and needed work really Colin.
Standard RS Turbos are pretty meagre but driving mine is like hanging on to the lead of a coked-up Pit Bull that just sat his nuts in a patch of stinging nettles.
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Colin
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LOL Love the description!!
Were escort cossies good standard? They were only a touch over 200 bhp iirc??
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SVM 286
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Originally posted by Colin
Only Vauxhall that makes me hard - http://www.arnoldclark.com/detail.html?ac_reg=ARNBB-6038&$ac_min=&$ac_doors=&$ac_type=&$ac_model=Monaro&$ac_year=&$ac_cc=&$ac_fuel=&$ac_variant=&$ac_max=&$get_results=View%201%20Cars&$ac_body=&$ac_make=Vauxhall&$ac_color=&$ac_miles=&$ac_branch=&$ac_trans=&$ac_sr=0&$ac_pp=10
Quite good value really!!
You read my f*cking mind Sunshine. 
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SVM 286
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LOL Love the description!!
Were escort cossies good standard? They were only a touch over 200 bhp iirc??
227 if I remember correctly. Lovely cars.
I've only ever been in one standard one and that was when they were new. It put me in mind of the UR Quattro.
No drama. Very surefooted and gets the job done. They feel like they can get away with so much more power but they don't feel underpowered. 
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Originally posted by SVM 286
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Originally posted by Eck
As soon as I saw your username, I knew you'd be in here calling it all the names under the sun because the engine isn't mounted correctly and it's WWD
Wong Wheel Drive?
Correcto!
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Colin
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Yeah my mate who's Bro in law had one said it was a very capable car, think his was near standard, infact he'd taken alot of the shit engine mods that the previous owner had done that was making it run badly.
Id worry about buying one going by how many were nicked/crashed in the 90's!! I think it would be hard to find a nice clean genuine one with 100% traceable history without spending a fortune!!
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SVM 286
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RSOC meets are usually the best place to find em mate.
You get some stunning cars there.
Probably not many left on the road that were stolen as they were usually never recovered or they were total losses.
Scum! 
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Ben G
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if you're going to choose a focus rs over an e46 m3 or a monaro there's something wrong with you colin
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Colin
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Not if you want a brand new car its not Banjamin!
What would you buy?
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Ben G
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the m3 if i could get insurance on one. the focus is a nice car but it's just not suitable for the power IMO. it's comfortable and everything and would be quite exclusive but i just can't see it competing with m3's, evo's and the impreza's.
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Colin
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Well I can insure anything now im 26
I like the look of the RS. M3 would be an old one for the money, Lancers have had there glory in the past I think there a bit long in the tooth now its onto the 10th model change - dont really need 4 doors either!! Ive owned an impreza (admit not a massivly great one) and wouldnt have another - really dont like the previous models I think they look shit!
I just fancy a hot hatch that will perform well on the road, be good to look at & quite exclusive!!
[Edited on 13-12-2008 by Colin]
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Fad
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Colin just cut the middle man out and buy the m3!
Still waiting for an SMG to come in at the BMW dealer by my work
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Ojc
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Yeah, I wouldn't splash out 25k on a RS or any FWD car TBH. Get an M3, can you get CSL's for 20k these days Fad?
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Close can pick up a decent M3 pre face lift for just over 10k and CSL's are dropping into the low 20's!
If I didnt do like 30k a year i'd have one
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Colin
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M3's still a car id love, id just kind of convinced myself a brand spanking new car would be a good idea!!
Would love an M3 like this one - Here
Awsome, red vert with a hard top....I think the vert's with a hard top look nicer than a coupe!! Good 10.5k cheaper than an RS aswell!! I'd just talked myself into wanting something new as ive never owned new........but then maybe theres a reason for that!
Ah I dont know anymore!!
Theres no CSL's up my way for sale, theres a rather nice CS for 23k though I think I prefer the one above!!
[Edited on 13-12-2008 by Colin]
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Ben G
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m3 m3 m3 m3 m3 m3 m3 m3 m3 m3 m3 m3
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Ben G
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though saying that, a rolling roaded 250bhp in my car is easy to control, so i guess another 50bhp wouldn't be that bad.
but it's just FWD, therefore out of corners it just wouldn't be the same as an m3.
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Colin
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Hmmm we'll see, wont be doing anything until next year around Feb & once ive got rid of mine 1st.
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Originally posted by P1CK4D
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Originally posted by Robin
The guy in the suit is Jost Capito, the bloke who's overseen the whole project.
He's a cock for not making the RS 4WD.
except when you read the reason why, it makes perfect sense 
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jr
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BRENTWOOD, Essex, 15 December, 2008 Ford's fastest-ever European production car, the 2009 Focus RS, will be priced from £24,995 when it goes on sale in the UK in March.
The new Focus RS is the first Ford to wear the famous Rallye Sport badge since the first-generation Focus RS was launched seven years ago, and the 22nd since 1970.
RS denotes a distinctive blend of high performance, road-holding, refinement, safety and value for money, and reflects a proud tradition of successful motor sports involvement that continues to the present day.
Under the bonnet of the Ford Focus RS is a turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder Duratec petrol engine, with a confirmed 305PS and 440Nm peak torque. Features include unique camshafts and a revised cylinder head and gasket, intake and manifold system.
Front-wheel-driven through a six-speed transmission, the Focus RS accelerates from 0-62mph in under six seconds and has a targeted top speed of over 160mph.
A class-leading balance of traction, sports handling and performance is achieved through the combination of a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential and innovative RevoKnuckle front-suspension system.
These features are complemented by a wider track, enhanced drive-shafts and rear anti-roll bar, revised springs and dampers and retuned steering, while a specially developed version of Ford's Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Traction Assist (TA) provides added assurance.
Uprated disc brakes – 336mm ventilated front and 300mm rear – combine with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) to supply a reassuringly high degree of stopping power.
Taking its place as the top-of-the-range Focus, the RS will be immediately distinguishable on the road, with its unique bonnet, front bumper and side skirts. Also unique to the model are its 19-inch alloy wheels, shod with 235/35 tyres.
The rear twin-bladed spoiler - the continuation of an RS tradition – and the power/heated door mirrors are also distinctive, with their high-gloss black finish.
Xenon headlights with automatic levelling and jet-wash are provided, with LED lights at the rear. Dual chrome tailpipes add a further sporting dash.
A Quickclear heated windscreen is fitted, and privacy glass for the rear. A Ford Easy Fill fuelling system removes any risk of costly mis-fuelling errors at the pump.
The driver and front passenger benefit from unique Recaro sports seats, with side bolsters trimmed to match the colour of the car – green for Ultimate Green models, blue for those finished in Performance Blue or Frozen White. Rear passengers are comfortably accommodated in a sculpted Recaro-style seat.
A manual air-conditioning system is provided, and in-car entertainment in the form of a Sony radio and six-disc CD player with DAB. A Ford Power button allows for keyless engine ignition, and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm is standard.
A £750 Luxury Pack includes the options of Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) air-conditioning; automatic headlights; rain-sensor wipers; auto-dim rear-view mirror; rear parking-distance sensors; tyre deflation-detection; and a Ford Key-Free system. The £1,500 version of the Luxury Pack adds in a Touchscreen DVD Navigation System, with seven-inch touch-screen.
Other optional extras include partially leather-trimmed seats at £500 and, for £200, Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and USB port. Specifying a metallic version of the Performance Blue paintwork costs £395, while a Tri-Coat Metallic Ultimate Green finish carries a £695 price tag.
The standard price of the flagship Focus RS compares with £20,408 for the ST3, the existing top-of-the-range Focus
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
M3's still a car id love, id just kind of convinced myself a brand spanking new car would be a good idea!!
Would love an M3 like this one - Here
Awsome, red vert with a hard top....I think the vert's with a hard top look nicer than a coupe!! Good 10.5k cheaper than an RS aswell!! I'd just talked myself into wanting something new as ive never owned new........but then maybe theres a reason for that!
Ah I dont know anymore!!
Theres no CSL's up my way for sale, theres a rather nice CS for 23k though I think I prefer the one above!!
[Edited on 13-12-2008 by Colin]
If it's only gonna be a play thing then why worry about buying brand new, buy something that will make you properly excited rather than making 'sense' imo while you can afford to
M3 easy
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Ojc
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Damm you James you beat me to it
Now John Thornes take on the Focus RS
"Quote:
Originally Posted by 270 Horses, 1 Jockey!
Prices announced for 2009 Ford Focus RS
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 15 December, 2008 Ford’s fastest-ever European production car, the 2009 Focus RS, will be priced from £24,995 when it goes on sale in the UK in March.
Hmmm, not bad but the VXR-R has 30bhp more and higher spec for only £1k more.
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The new Focus RS is the first Ford to wear the famous Rallye Sport badge since the first-generation Focus RS was launched seven years ago, and the 22nd since 1970.
OOoh, we do love a bit of history
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RS denotes a distinctive blend of high performance, road-holding, refinement, safety and value for money, and reflects a proud tradition of successful motor sports involvement that continues to the present day.
Fair enough (no mention of corporate debt or the cr*ppy pickup trucks the Americans try to sell though)
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Under the bonnet of the Ford Focus RS is a turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder Duratec petrol engine, with a confirmed 305PS and 440Nm peak torque. Features include unique camshafts and a revised cylinder head and gasket, intake and manifold system.
So nothing really new then?
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Front-wheel-driven through a six-speed transmission, the Focus RS accelerates from 0-62mph in under six seconds and has a targeted top speed of over 160mph.
So they've not actually tried the top speed run then?
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A class-leading balance of traction, sports handling and performance is achieved through the combination of a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential and innovative RevoKnuckle front-suspension system.
Yep, got them (without the fancy names though I grant you)
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These features are complemented by a wider track, enhanced drive-shafts and rear anti-roll bar, revised springs and dampers and retuned steering, while a specially developed version of Ford’s Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Traction Assist (TA) provides added assurance.
Oh gawd, not another electronic damper system. How about a nice set of race developed suspension instead, proper stuff.
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Uprated disc brakes – 336mm ventilated front and 300mm rear – combine with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) to supply a reassuringly high degree of stopping power.
Same calipers? Well whats the point? How about a ncie set of 4 pot race calipers with floating disks and uprated pads?
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Taking its place as the top-of-the-range Focus, the RS will be immediately distinguishable on the road, with its unique bonnet, front bumper and side skirts. Also unique to the model are its 19-inch alloy wheels, shod with 235/35 tyres.
And yet put it on track everyone will want smaller wheels because they are lighter and handle better.
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The rear twin-bladed spoiler - the continuation of an RS tradition – and the power/heated door mirrors are also distinctive, with their high-gloss black finish.
Aero effect?
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Xenon headlights with automatic levelling and jet-wash are provided, with LED lights at the rear. Dual chrome tailpipes add a further sporting dash.
Oooh, chrome tailpipes, no race developed 3" bore race exhaust no?
Quote:
A Quickclear heated windscreen is fitted, and privacy glass for the rear. A Ford Easy Fill fuelling system removes any risk of costly mis-fuelling errors at the pump.
Dpesn't say much for propsective Ford owners that they need reminding its not a diesel?
Quote:
The driver and front passenger benefit from unique Recaro sports seats, with side bolsters trimmed to match the colour of the car – green for Ultimate Green models, blue for those finished in Performance Blue or Frozen White. Rear passengers are comfortably accommodated in a sculpted Recaro-style seat.
Yeah, can't beat Recaro, but the colours? Can't go wrong with black.
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A manual air-conditioning system is provided, and in-car entertainment in the form of a Sony radio and six-disc CD player with DAB. A Ford Power button allows for keyless engine ignition, and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm is standard.
Oh gawd, not keyless entry, no wonder it needs a Thatcham Cat 1.
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A £750 Luxury Pack includes the options of Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) air-conditioning; automatic headlights; rain-sensor wipers; auto-dim rear-view mirror; rear parking-distance sensors; tyre deflation-detection; and a Ford Key-Free system. The £1,500 version of the Luxury Pack adds in a Touchscreen DVD Navigation System, with seven-inch touch-screen
Other optional extras include partially leather-trimmed seats at £500 and, for £200, Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and USB port. Specifying a metallic version of the Performance Blue paintwork costs £395, while a Tri-Coat Metallic Ultimate Green finish carries a £695 price tag.
The standard price of the flagship Focus RS compares with £20,408 for the ST3, the existing top-of-the-range Focus.
So fully specced its nearly £30k!
Give me one of these I reckon:
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nik
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Someone can always buy my M3 next year if you like 54 plate with every single extra apart from (gay) SMG and the rear blind
[Edited on 16-12-2008 by nik]
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Jules
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Allow me Oliver, just makes it easier to read.....
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Originally posted by Ojc
Damm you James you beat me to it
Now John Thornes take on the Focus RS
"Quote:
Originally Posted by 270 Horses, 1 Jockey!
Prices announced for 2009 Ford Focus RS
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 15 December, 2008 Ford’s fastest-ever European production car, the 2009 Focus RS, will be priced from £24,995 when it goes on sale in the UK in March.
Hmmm, not bad but the VXR-R has 30bhp more and higher spec for only £1k more.
Quote:
The new Focus RS is the first Ford to wear the famous Rallye Sport badge since the first-generation Focus RS was launched seven years ago, and the 22nd since 1970.
OOoh, we do love a bit of history
Quote:
RS denotes a distinctive blend of high performance, road-holding, refinement, safety and value for money, and reflects a proud tradition of successful motor sports involvement that continues to the present day.
Fair enough (no mention of corporate debt or the cr*ppy pickup trucks the Americans try to sell though)
Quote:
Under the bonnet of the Ford Focus RS is a turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder Duratec petrol engine, with a confirmed 305PS and 440Nm peak torque. Features include unique camshafts and a revised cylinder head and gasket, intake and manifold system.
So nothing really new then?
Quote:
Front-wheel-driven through a six-speed transmission, the Focus RS accelerates from 0-62mph in under six seconds and has a targeted top speed of over 160mph.
So they've not actually tried the top speed run then?
Quote:
A class-leading balance of traction, sports handling and performance is achieved through the combination of a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential and innovative RevoKnuckle front-suspension system.
Yep, got them (without the fancy names though I grant you)
Quote:
These features are complemented by a wider track, enhanced drive-shafts and rear anti-roll bar, revised springs and dampers and retuned steering, while a specially developed version of Ford’s Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Traction Assist (TA) provides added assurance.
Oh gawd, not another electronic damper system. How about a nice set of race developed suspension instead, proper stuff.
Quote:
Uprated disc brakes – 336mm ventilated front and 300mm rear – combine with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) to supply a reassuringly high degree of stopping power.
Same calipers? Well whats the point? How about a ncie set of 4 pot race calipers with floating disks and uprated pads?
Quote:
Taking its place as the top-of-the-range Focus, the RS will be immediately distinguishable on the road, with its unique bonnet, front bumper and side skirts. Also unique to the model are its 19-inch alloy wheels, shod with 235/35 tyres.
And yet put it on track everyone will want smaller wheels because they are lighter and handle better.
Quote:
The rear twin-bladed spoiler - the continuation of an RS tradition – and the power/heated door mirrors are also distinctive, with their high-gloss black finish.
Aero effect?
Quote:
Xenon headlights with automatic levelling and jet-wash are provided, with LED lights at the rear. Dual chrome tailpipes add a further sporting dash.
Oooh, chrome tailpipes, no race developed 3" bore race exhaust no?
Quote:
A Quickclear heated windscreen is fitted, and privacy glass for the rear. A Ford Easy Fill fuelling system removes any risk of costly mis-fuelling errors at the pump.
Doesn't say much for propsective Ford owners that they need reminding its not a diesel?
Quote:
The driver and front passenger benefit from unique Recaro sports seats, with side bolsters trimmed to match the colour of the car – green for Ultimate Green models, blue for those finished in Performance Blue or Frozen White. Rear passengers are comfortably accommodated in a sculpted Recaro-style seat.
Yeah, can't beat Recaro, but the colours? Can't go wrong with black.
Quote:
A manual air-conditioning system is provided, and in-car entertainment in the form of a Sony radio and six-disc CD player with DAB. A Ford Power button allows for keyless engine ignition, and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm is standard.
Oh gawd, not keyless entry, no wonder it needs a Thatcham Cat 1.
Quote:
A £750 Luxury Pack includes the options of Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) air-conditioning; automatic headlights; rain-sensor wipers; auto-dim rear-view mirror; rear parking-distance sensors; tyre deflation-detection; and a Ford Key-Free system. The £1,500 version of the Luxury Pack adds in a Touchscreen DVD Navigation System, with seven-inch touch-screen
Other optional extras include partially leather-trimmed seats at £500 and, for £200, Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and USB port.
Specifying a metallic version of the Performance Blue paintwork costs £395, while a Tri-Coat Metallic Ultimate Green finish carries a £695 price tag.
The standard price of the flagship Focus RS compares with £20,408 for the ST3, the existing top-of-the-range Focus.
So fully specced its nearly £30k!
Give me one of these I reckon:
[Edited on 16-12-2008 by Jules]
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