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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
I don't know about that man. Currently, you can literally buy a new Ford Focus ST for less than $18,000 if you search nationally. Hell, there are 21 for sale in my area for less than $19,000. $19,000, it's freaking crazy!  |
You don't think a strung out econo-box will drop to 50% of it's purchase price? Ford is cranking these things out as fast as they can, yeah if they decided "oh we're only going to make 2k-3k per year" I'd agree with you. But last I read they're on track to turn out 7k units per year in the US, that's almost matching peak BRZ sales.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-foc...rs2-94956.html
You're right, STI/Evo/Golf R have held their value incredibly well, but given the Focus' declining reliability ratings as they age and the how many Ford is trying to crank out I don't think the FoRS will do as well on resale as it's competition.
The average car hits ~50% value in ~4 years, I'll be impressed if the FoRS outdoes that is all I am saying. Hell, I could be wrong, but I think these things are the next WRX at a higher price bracket, or BMW M car, half of them clapped out needing expensive repairs in 5 years and owners trying to dump them quick, maybe 2nd hand demand will be stronger than I think and keep prices in line with STI/Evo/GolfR.
