FRS 500

[Craigus]

Lets be honest, most of the people that buy them will be the ford nuts. They would probably buy them if they were 55K.

 

[Munson]

LOL twice in one day. c**t -x-

 

[ForceIndia]

LOL twice in one day. c**t -x-

You're slipping. It's all the torques and seats.

 

[Munson]

No glowing keyboard on that laptop.

 

[SOHROB]

Prefer the look of the standard rs, looked at chopping in the s3 for one but the balloons that were being offered didnt make the deal attractive and after hearing a few horror stories i thought i would wait to see how a few cars have coped with the mileage first.

Would deffo get one in blue though with some nice silver alcons mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Christopher]

Awesome!

 

[Munson]

Roffle.

 

[Nick172Cup]

£42,000! Lol Regardless of how nice it is and the fact its No. 1, £42,000?!?!

 

[david hodson]

On the press release they said they wouldnt make a black focus rs because they couldnt get the plasitcs to match colour wise lol

 

[Munson]

It was because they thought the contrast was less. Most probably they were lying and always planned an RS500. Also, even if that was the reason, the plastics won't match on this anyway as they are still piano black.

 

[///AMG]

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[Munson]

Hmmm this is going to sound predicatble from an owner of the vanilla RS but I've decided it's a bit gay. I'd personally rather spend the cash on mods that give the standard car hero 6-pots, the same power but more torque, and a months holiday in Maastricht getting toasted.

Fair play to buyers though, although most won't be driven as intended anyway.

 

[scott1205]

looks good but do ya not think the front looks a bit high. 35k is far to much 4 a focus

 

[Laura182]

Must admit I do like these...but not sure if I would spend (If I had it!) £35K on one... stunning none the less!

 

[///AMG]

35k is a lot of money...

I can just see in years to come people (Ford nuts mainly) saying I wish I'd bought one of these... similar to cosworths and other RS' I can see it holding value or even increasing in value.... Look at the prices of MK1 FRS

 

[Ian_182]

Who is going to be first to take the wrap off and see what colour it is underneath...

 

[ForceIndia]

Who is going to be first to take the wrap off and see what colour it is underneath...

It's pearl black, the wrap is a matt clear coat from what I've heard.

 

[ForceIndia]

Hmmm this is going to sound predicatble from an owner of the vanilla RS but I've decided it's a bit gay. I'd personally rather spend the cash on mods that give the standard car hero 6-pots, the same power but more torque, and a months holiday in Maastricht getting toasted.

Fair play to buyers though, although most won't be driven as intended anyway.

But financially, surely the 500 will retain more?

 

[Munson]

But financially, surely the 500 will retain more?

Yeah it will without doubt, but I imagine the ones that hold super value will be dry storage examples that have never been driven. Cars should be about being enjoyed first, and cherished second IMHO.

 

[ForceIndia]

Yeah it will without doubt, but I imagine the ones that hold super value will be dry storage examples that have never been driven.

So sad

 

[BIFCAIDS]

do you not think this is a piss take anyway?

first we'll bring out a focus ST its a special model thats far quicker than any other model we will sell loads, people will buy it....

reeto guys lets bring out an RS model thats better than that ST model we did...

Guys do you not think we could charge even more if we made a special model of a special model thats not that much better with worse paint. All the sad gits that love our cars will buy them and never drive them to find that there actually no better than the first RS we released, Win win situation for us?

 

[DynamoDave]

^ funny how business works eh...

 

[BIFCAIDS]

^ funny how business works eh...

i didnt mean it to sound like i didnt know this happens

 

[Ian_182]

do you not think this is a piss take anyway?

first we'll bring out a megane its a special model thats far quicker than any other model we will sell loads, people will buy it....

reeto guys lets bring out a team F1 model thats better than that RS model we did...

Guys do you not think we could charge even more if we made a special model of a special model and call it an R-26-R thats not that much better with worse paint. All the sad gits that love our cars will buy them and never drive them to find that there actually no better than the first RS we released, Win win situation for us?

Its been done before.check my edit of your original post

 

[BIFCAIDS]

well everydays a school day i know nothing about megane's. i always thought the F1 one was just a stickered up normal one that didnt cost anymore.

 

[Ian_182]

I just think renault have exploited every possible angle and model 19 times each on every sport model they have made.I cant think of another car maker who has had so many variations of a certain sport model.

 

[c__w]

35k is a lot of money...

I can just see in years to come people (Ford nuts mainly) saying I wish I'd bought one of these... similar to cosworths and other RS' I can see it holding value or even increasing in value.... Look at the prices of MK1 FRS

I'm not sure what you mean? Looking at MK1 Focus RS' many are around £8-£11k, I'm sure new they were £25k? that's a hefty drop but not bad for the age of the car.

To get appreciating like the silly RS500 values it will take decades IF they will appreciate that is, and I don't think they will like the 80s Cosworth has IMO as it doesn't have any direct motorsport connection being FWD (or does it?) so it will basically hold it's value a lot better than a normal Focus but it will certainly be no "investment" (much like 99% of cars). The only time prices may be over RRP is when new whilst there is a rush to be first to own one (ebay link for example)

 

[Ian_182]

Good point as for having no racing pedigree,

 

[Munson]

f**king PMSL at a Renault owner complaining about special editions.

There will be two Focus RS models in circulation. Around 5 less than any Renaultsport.

 

[Weeman]

I just think renault have exploited every possible angle and model 19 times each on every sport model they have made.I cant think of another car maker who has had so many variations of a certain sport model.

Same car, different wheels and 10 more HP and a body shape change every year or 3, and tards flock to buy em.

I'm sure Ford could create a special one make series,that supports the touring cars that runs for 10 years, and they could sell them on the back of that, for the "racing" pedigree. pmsl

RS has just about as much racing pedigree you are going to get, Its the same as the M sport division of BMW, and you wouldn't say M cars don't come with racing pedigree, even if it aint in a race series.

One word well maybe two Revo knuckle. What do renault do every 3 years, re map it? That car has set the bar for most others, sure you can make a megane as quick, but by that rational I can make a hillman Imp as fast.

 

[///AMG]

I'm not sure what you mean? Looking at MK1 Focus RS' many are around £8-£11k, I'm sure new they were £25k? that's a hefty drop but not bad for the age of the car.

To get appreciating like the silly RS500 values it will take decades IF they will appreciate that is, and I don't think they will like the 80s Cosworth has IMO as it doesn't have any direct motorsport connection being FWD (or does it?) so it will basically hold it's value a lot better than a normal Focus but it will certainly be no "investment" (much like 99% of cars). The only time prices may be over RRP is when new whilst there is a rush to be first to own one (ebay link for example)

Mk 1 was 20k new so to retain 50% or more of the value over 7 years or more in my eyes is superb

 

[Weeman]

The original Rs500 where well over 50% of their value a good few years back, In the height of them being nicked and driven through a dixons window, Look at the prices of them now, if its a minter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1567920.htm

 

[Merk]

The original Rs500 where well over 50% of their value a good few years back, In the height of them being nicked and driven through a dixons window, Look at the prices of them now, if its a minter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1567920.htm

Why.

 

[.GAZ.]

Why spent £7k odd on a 11 year old Civic?

 

[ForceIndia]

Why.

Doesn't matter why. Just because it doesn't make sense to you/me/bob doesn't change the fact that there are buyers out there willing to pay lots.

 

[Ian_182]

I love old fords and would deffo pay top dollar for a minter in my million pound garage.

Alot of people grew up watching touring cars and seeing the old sierra's rattling around birminghams streets.Now those people have got educated,grown up and have money.

It makes perfect sence to me that owning a bit of history.

 

[c__w]

Mk 1 was 20k new so to retain 50% or more of the value over 7 years or more in my eyes is superb

Yes I agree it's very good! my comments were in response to army200 who suggested they are appreciating classics, they are not, they're just holding decent prices (but still well under new price).

 

[Ian_182]

^^^ im sure if one came up for sale(which im sure it will one day)with 500 miles on the clock and has been stored from new,it would fetch the original price from new,or as near as dam it...

 

[Gally]

Hmmm this is going to sound predicatble from an owner of the vanilla RS but I've decided it's a bit gay. I'd personally rather spend the cash on mods that give the standard car hero 6-pots, the same power but more torque, and a months holiday in Maastricht getting toasted.

Fair play to buyers though, although most won't be driven as intended anyway.

I have to agree in this case.

As much as i'm a ford nut they missed a trick here.

Mettalic/pearl black would have been a better special edition.
500 made all in the black with a few tweaks here and there.

 

[DynamoDave]

I still think they should make an RS in orange!

Orange with black wheels would look mental I think!



(disclaimer...not that I'd own one mind you)