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tennisfreak · 02-03-2015, 05:16 PM

This could be the car I trade my twin in for.

Superhatch · 02-03-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

He's not the worst driver in the world by a long shot but he's definitely not up there with the rally greats..

He's competed in a bunch WRC events and has finished in the top 10 in a variety of them. He often does very well in the Rally America stages with many overall wins. I think that deserves something more than the title of 'stunt driver' that some people are giving him.

He's a very good driver, and an excellent businessman. Not sure why he gets so much hate.

Superhatch · 02-03-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Press kit has some info also: http://focusrs.fordpresskits.com/

"The Focus RS – equipped with a special 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine developed to produce well in excess of 320 PS"

zigzagz94 · 02-03-2015, 09:07 PM

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2N6kZW8SDc"]Ford Focus RS | INSIDE evo - YouTube[/ame]

for those who missed mark0006's link earlier

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ6JqTMHcqs"]New Ford Focus RS - Global Reveal (FULL) - YouTube[/ame]

global reveal

jdmblood · 02-03-2015, 10:41 PM

American car company manufacturing a car in Germany to import them into the u.s

swarb · 02-03-2015, 11:47 PM

^Ford is a world wide company. Americans don't buy hatches really, certainly not as much as they do suv's, sedans, or trucks. While in europe, hot hatches are common and focus/fiesta sell much more there.

reni · 02-03-2015, 11:59 PM

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Ford will undercut the STi on price and they will start around $33k.

blackhawkdown · 02-04-2015, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by f0rge

The biggest problem with this article is that it says the car will be AWD. The focus platform does not currently support AWD in any market, so how are they going to make the business case for 1 sport model to have AWD at probably astronomical R&D costs?

you never lived in alaska. there are many models in fords and chevys range that are awd you guys are unaware of. it took me by surprise to until i actually saw them. just my .2 cents.

Sideways&Smiling · 02-04-2015, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by reni

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Ford will undercut the STi on price and they will start around $33k.

Agreed, and it will out perform it and receive rave reviews.

Calling it now.

Sport-Tech · 02-04-2015, 11:44 AM

If Toyobaru doesn't move quickly with their mid-cycle refresh (complete with reworked engine) this is definitely on my radar.

Superhatch · 02-04-2015, 11:59 AM

Im currently first in line, to be first in line, once there is a line at the big dealership in the state.

Every article/video I see just keeps giving better and better details. I think this is the car Ive been waiting for.

Dave-ROR · 02-04-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Superhatch

Im currently first in line, to be first in line, once there is a line at the big dealership in the state.

Every article/video I see just keeps giving better and better details. I think this is the car Ive been waiting for.

Ha, same here. Once we can order I plan on ordering one. BRZ is going up for sale next month probably and then I'll decide whether or not I'll keep the M3 when this arrives.. I'll keep it at least until it arrives as I need to test drive it before buying.,, with these I have a feeling the only way to test drive will be if you ordered it.. or someone refuses delivery of one.

TylerLieberman · 02-04-2015, 02:15 PM

I always had a soft spot for the RS; however, I'm more than unsatisfied with my ownership experience of the Focus ST. It's a new problem with this car every month or so it seems like and every Ford dealership we've taken it to has absolutely terrible customer service. Hands down the worst ownership and dealership experiences ever.

Shame cause this looks such a promising car.

Superhatch · 02-04-2015, 02:34 PM

Similar to what it was with the BRZ. I put money down, paid for it and owned it before I ever drove it.

I would imagine that if these are in the low-mid 30s they are going to go like hotcakes. If you're not putting money down and getting in line you probably won't get one the first year.

Has anyone seen expected stock numbers per dealership at all?

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Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im currently first in line, to be first in line, once there is a line at the big dealership in the state. Every article/video I see just keeps giving better and better details. I think this is the car Ive been waiting for. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,675 Thanks: 655 Thanked 3,342 Times in 1,576 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I always had a soft spot for the RS; however, I'm more than unsatisfied with my ownership experience of the Focus ST. It's a new problem with this car every month or so it seems like and every Ford dealership we've taken it to has absolutely terrible customer service. Hands down the worst ownership and dealership experiences ever. Shame cause this looks such a promising car. __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

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Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Similar to what it was with the BRZ. I put money down, paid for it and owned it before I ever drove it. I would imagine that if these are in the low-mid 30s they are going to go like hotcakes. If you're not putting money down and getting in line you probably won't get one the first year. Has anyone seen expected stock numbers per dealership at all? __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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