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FUCK! That's cheaper than expected. So exciting... but damn, why did I just buy a condo. Saving up for 2017...
Originally Posted by charliemike
Loaded without the ubersport racing tires is about $42K.
How do you know? There isn't a build feature yet or a pricing list.
Originally Posted by Ford
Equipment Group 600A
• 2.3L EcoBoost® engine with Auto Start/Stop Technology
• 6-speed manual transmission
• RECARO® partial leather-trimmed front seats with RS logo
• Audio System from Sony® with 10 speakers
I wonder how auto start/stop works on a manual car? I know in an automatic the engine kicks back on when you let off the brake, but on a manual would it be the same? Because usually you have to accelerate immediately when coming off the brake to prevent rolling back on uneven terrain, so if it takes a second or two for the engine to restart it might be problematic. Let's at least hope there's an option to disable it. Plus I want to rev in neutral!
Originally Posted by Ford
RS2 Package
8-Way Power Driver Seat (up/down, fore/aft, tilt/recline and power lumbar)
Black Leather Recaro® with Miko®-Dinamica inserts with RS Logo
Heated Mirrors
Heated Front-Seats
Heated Three Point Steering Wheel
Voice-Activated Touch-Screen Navigation System with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link®
Note: Sirius XM Traffic & Travel Link® Includes 5-year Prepaid Subscription. Not Available In AK/HI.
It will have everything. Even heated steering wheel and backup camera which my ST does not have.
You can get forged wheels as an option. Can also get them mounted on Michelin Cup 2 Track Summer Tires as another option.
Well, I think my car shopping is done. Just have to wait.
I wonder how auto start/stop works on a manual car? I know in an automatic the engine kicks back on when you let off the brake, but on a manual would it be the same? Because usually you have to accelerate immediately when coming off the brake to prevent rolling back on uneven terrain, so if it takes a second or two for the engine to restart it might be problematic. Let's at least hope there's an option to disable it. Plus I want to rev in neutral!
I'd imagine the Focus RS has hill start assist or brake hold, so you probably won't roll back.
Also, the engine will only stops if your car is stopped, and you press clutch, move gear lever to neutral, and release clutch.
The engine will be restarted as soon as you press the clutch again, before you put it in gear. Also, it will start if there are other loads, like AC.
A loaded Focus RS is the same price (essentially) as a loaded Mustang GT Performance Pack. I wonder if the car shoppers are different enough to sell both side-by-side.
I'd imagine the Focus RS has hill start assist or brake hold, so you probably won't roll back.
Also, the engine will only stops if your car is stopped, and you press clutch, move gear lever to neutral, and release clutch.
The engine will be restarted as soon as you press the clutch again, before you put it in gear. Also, it will start if there are other loads, like AC.
The RS will have HSA, just like the ST does. But I turned that off after a couple of months. I didn't like the brake hold for a couple of seconds before I could accelerate. It's just much easier without it.
But I guess the auto start/stop makes sense then. I just hope there is an option to disable it.
Originally Posted by charliemike
Just FYI, the configuration is online. It was up when I posted
Ah, I see now. I didn't know to click "hatch" on the left side.
I'm still up in the air about color - either Stealth Gray or Nitrous Blue. I like the blue accents of the badges and calipers on the gray, and how the gray doesn't stand out like a sore thumb, but the Nitrous Blue does scream "sporty" and looks good. I just don't know if it's too much blue for me.
Only $1395 for 19" forged wheels seems like a pretty good deal. And only $1990 to have them on the Cup Sport 2 tires? But I like how the OEM tires are the Michelin PSS. I think I like the regular 19" wheels better anyway. Not really a fan of black wheels.
So $40,285 loaded the way I want. That's not really that bad at all. Let's hope my ST can retain its value well until I'm ready to purchase.
A loaded Focus RS is the same price (essentially) as a loaded Mustang GT Performance Pack. I wonder if the car shoppers are different enough to sell both side-by-side.
Apple vs Orange. Both will sell well.
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Also pretty closely priced to an STi, so there would likely be some cross shopping there as well.
Yep.
FoRS vs Golf R vs STi.
Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
So $40,285 loaded the way I want. That's not really that bad at all. Let's hope my ST can retain its value well until I'm ready to purchase.
The RS will have HSA, just like the ST does. But I turned that off after a couple of months. I didn't like the brake hold for a couple of seconds before I could accelerate. It's just much easier without it.
But I guess the auto start/stop makes sense then. I just hope there is an option to disable it.
Most of the cars with auto start/stop has an option to disable that funciton. I'd think the RS has that too.
A loaded Focus RS is the same price (essentially) as a loaded Mustang GT Performance Pack. I wonder if the car shoppers are different enough to sell both side-by-side.
Can appreciate pony cars for what they are and the stang is sweet, but I'd never grow a mullet and buy one.
The RS is definitely in my wheelhouse, can't wait to drift one around the corner next winter.
Honestly Fib, the Ecoboost Mustang is far more like a 428i or A5 than a normal Muatang. Especially with the Recaros and better interior trim. I have fallen in love with mine. It has everything an A5 would have and was $17K less. I would encourage you to drive one even if you don't buy it.
Honestly Fib, the Ecoboost Mustang is far more like a 428i or A5 than a normal Muatang. Especially with the Recaros and better interior trim. I have fallen in love with mine. It has everything an A5 would have and was $17K less. I would encourage you to drive one even if you don't buy it.
Honestly Fib, the Ecoboost Mustang is far more like a 428i or A5 than a normal Muatang. Especially with the Recaros and better interior trim. I have fallen in love with mine. It has everything an A5 would have and was $17K less. I would encourage you to drive one even if you don't buy it.
Ecoboost Mustang almost sounds heretical to me and admittedly have only driven the new 5.0 with the ball shifter which is quite tasty. Alas, being the family guy its pretty much a given that I need 4 doors and you can't beat the versatility of a hatch.
Honestly Fib, the Ecoboost Mustang is far more like a 428i or A5 than a normal Muatang. Especially with the Recaros and better interior trim. I have fallen in love with mine. It has everything an A5 would have and was $17K less. I would encourage you to drive one even if you don't buy it.
I saw a 428 in profile going through an intersection yesterday and was thinking how ridiculously similar it looks to a mustang.
I agree with you completely as well. Loaded up those mustangs are very very nice. The differences are more brand whoring IMO
Only thing about hella flush-ing it is that the bolt pattern for the Focus/Fiesta is we todd id.
That said, I got the chance to spend four hours driving a FoST. That was a very, very pleasant DD and really fun to drive. I have a lot of confidence that the FoRS will be amazing.
Not a Ford guy but I am very glad the RS is finally coming here, what a machine. My only gripe are those big amorphous tail lights, I like the older Euro version's rear end personally. Not a deal breaker though.
I asked about it when shopping explorers and it sounded like there will be very low allocation #'s.
Well of course. Not many people would spend that much on a Focus, regardless of what's under the hood. I wonder how many they do plan to sell though. I honestly thought it was going to be about 10k cheaper here. Boy, was I ever wrong, lol.
Yea...a fully loaded manual Golf R with special paint is CAD$42.5k before taxes...as opposed to CAD$47k for the FoRS. Impreza WRX STi Sport tech is $45k.
Yea...a fully loaded manual Golf R with special paint is CAD$42.5k before taxes...as opposed to CAD$47k for the FoRS. Impreza WRX STi Sport tech is $45k.
No way.
A fully loaded Golf R is ~$30kUSD in Canada? I call BS otherwise we'd all be driving up there to get one.
Basically what you're telling me is that the STi and Golf R are $10k USD cheaper in Canadia than they are south of the border?
Well of course. Not many people would spend that much on a Focus, regardless of what's under the hood. I wonder how many they do plan to sell though. I honestly thought it was going to be about 10k cheaper here. Boy, was I ever wrong, lol.
They've already sold 3700 in the US alone through pre-orders...
The RS isn't for everyone. Someone walking into a show room looking for a Focus SE isn't going to walk out with an RS. Even someone going in looking for an ST isn't going walk out with an RS.
If you're going to buy the RS, you know what you want and why it costs so much.
A fully loaded Golf R is ~$30kUSD in Canada? I call BS otherwise we'd all be driving up there to get one.
Basically what you're telling me is that the STi and Golf R are $10k USD cheaper in Canadia than they are south of the border?
lol yes man....the CAD dropped rapidly in the past half a year or so. Manufacturers can't just jack up the price by 20% that quickly.
For instance, you can get a Civic Touring for CAD$27k, which is equivalent to $18.9k USD. That's pretty much the starting price for a Civic LX in the US...lol!
lol yes man....the CAD dropped rapidly in the past half a year or so. Manufacturers can't just jack up the price by 20% that quickly.
For instance, you can get a Civic Touring for CAD$27k, which is equivalent to $18.9k USD. That's pretty much the starting price for a Civic LX in the US...lol!
Good god, do you have any idea what the import rules are? Maybe I can get a FoRS from America's hat for cheap...
Unless I was clicking something wrong, there appears to be no options for the RS in Canada. It looks like it comes fully loaded from the factory and that's it.
I also found it interesting that on Ford.ca, there is no Focus ST anymore.
09-16-2015, 08:07 PM
