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Where is Jeremy clarkson and the stig when you need. All these reviews are all chatter. Show me some track times. Let's see which one performs better.
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I would take the M2 over RS personally.. if I wanted to spend a lot of money on a fast as crap econobox I would get a GC8 Impreza and swap it, or build an old Evo.
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05-06-2016, 04:52 PM | #27 |
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I'm seriously debating whether to start looking at the RS.
Many of those who have driven the M2 and the RS say the RS is more engaging. And it's $20k cheaper. And I live in a snow belt. And I buy a car for me, not to impress others. Both great cars. . . Last edited by Jackie Chiles; 05-06-2016 at 05:02 PM.. |
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05-06-2016, 05:32 PM | #28 |
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I'm planning to keep my current WRX 11' as my daily driver, with winter tires for the snow days, I don't need a Focus RS as my second car doesn't make any sense in my case...
I have been entertaining something going foe even less practical, like a 2 seater, such as boxter s, 4C or even miata! Can't wait until the abarth 124 comes out! |
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05-06-2016, 05:55 PM | #29 |
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No, but just thought it was appropriate to link a video of the same cars head to head since that was the topic of discussion in this thread.
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Some people far too easily dismiss a car they haven't event driven. The interior in the RS was better than I expected and the Recaro seats superior to the boggo standard ones you get in the M2 which are disappointing considering the price and what you get in the M3/M4. |
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Why? Take them out in the canyons at 5/10 pace and the BMW won't see which way the ford went. The RS is going to be far faster in the real world. It's going to 991 turbo or a gen 1 mini on r-comps to run away from that focus.
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Also there's no way in hell a RS costs more than a M2. You can get a RS at MSRP or 1-3K over easy. The MSRP is 15K less than the M2 base for base and some dealers are charging 10K over for M2's as well. For a car that costs that much less to be that good is impressive. I have my radar on the RS and M2 as my next daily, whichever one I can get first will be the winner. Last edited by CosmosMpower; 05-09-2016 at 08:50 AM.. |
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I'd never buy an RS over an M2. I have a Golf R right now, I want my next car to be a sports car, not another hyper hatchback. Apples and oranges.
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He also had a caveat and thought the Focus RS might be even better but admitted this was heresay and hadn't tested one....yet. |
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05-09-2016, 01:28 PM | #36 | |
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And if you can find me a dealer that is selling the RS at MSRP, please do share. I'm not willing to travel cross country for a fucking Focus, and 8-10 of my local dealers don't have any allocations and if they do its $5-$10k ADM at the least. You do the math, an almost $40k RS with a $5-$10 ADM or a $52k M2(both 6MT to be fair) I can get an M2 at MSRP right now. Believe me I shopped for an RS because our X1 lease is ending so I considered adding an RS alongside my F80. At this point though I'm thinking of going for the Golf R DSG with DCC, which is actually faster in a straight line than the RS, which for daily duties will be amazing. |
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05-09-2016, 10:29 PM | #37 |
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Just because of this, I would consider a Focus RS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEvYtZqYO9s Kidding of course, but I did enjoy those pop corn noises! |
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anyone notice that the M2's trunk is 50% bigger than the focus?
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I definitely got a chuckle out of the people here poo-pooing the RS because it's an econobox and the M2 is somehow a luxury proposition.
I love the M2 but the reality is it's the hotted up econo-model from the basement of BMW's lineup. Not to take away from the performance, but some of you need to get off your high-horses.
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I'm confused why people would even cross shop these 2 cars when one is a coupe and one is a 4 door hatch
For me, i want a coupe and coupe only so this car would never be on my radar no matter the price or how it performs. |
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The RS puts out some impressive numbers, not least of which is its MSRP, however theoretical that price is right now. Personally, I don't like the looks of the RS at all, I want rear wheel drive, and theoretical money doesn't mean squat to me. So my own choice is easy, no horses present or necessary. |
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Funny turn of events for me as I now have both an M2 on order(without any PW despite ordering in Dec 2015) and a Focus RS that will be delivered beginning of June.
I have not driven the RS yet but plan to the coming weekend. The M2 I have driven already so it will be interesting to compare. The plan is to sell the RS before I take delivery of the M2. |
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Genie appears bearing RS in one hand, M2 in the other.
No money, no strings attached. Id be surprised by anyone who chose to drive away in the ford. Last edited by Fraser; 05-16-2016 at 09:50 AM.. Reason: Typo |
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