Any 350 buyers getting a Focus RS?

[Bossing]

I just ordered a Stealth Gray RS2 for stock at my dealership. Unclaimed. If someone is interested, let me know.

If it's MSRP (or less ) I know a few guys interested.....

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[dron_jones]

If anyone is looking for a focus RS in Michigan at MSRP this one is on its way into the dealership

You can contact the following person to discuss
Scott Pratt

New/Used Vehicle Sales and Leasing
517-223-7777 main
810-599-7283 cell
517-223-7387 Fax

Fowlerville Ford
8100 Country Corner
Fowlerville, Mi 48836
www.fowlervilleford.net

 

[Spacebird]

I decided not get the Focus RS and got my deposit back. My commute is about 50 miles a day and often involves plenty of stop and go traffic. I decided I needed something that was fuel efficient, automatic, and a nice place to spend 1-2 hours in per day. Matt Farah's review of Focus RS ownership was what pushed me to back out of the deal.

I opted instead for a new 2015 BMW 328d Sport Wagon with Adaptive Suspension in M Sport trim. It had been on the dealer lot since August 2015 so I got it for a song. From what I can gather, it was a custom order that the guy backed out of. VW's diesel gate happened which probably didn't help them get rid of it. What I love about the car is that it has all the sporty options available on a BMW 3 Series (save M3, of course) but it gets nearly 50 mpg on the highway.

I have a thing for German diesel wagons; that white Jetta SportWagen TDI is going back to VW on 11/1.

 

[swedensky]

I just ordered 3 RS and have 3 on the ground (they are on sale hold for recall) but I'm sure I can do msrp or VERY close in Northern California. The 3 I ordered yesterday can still be edited.

 

[FTD]

I considered buying an RS, but decided against it after I read Vorshlag's development thread. http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?p=58381

 

[likeaboss]

We picked up my wife's Nitrous Blue Focus RS on a Saturday after the recall was taken care of. Let me say this little car is awesome. It feels like my 15 GT PP when it comes to straight line performance and handles even better. If I didn't have my GT350 I know I'd be bugging my wife to drive it more!

 

[Blue Raptor]

I'm tempted, but will wait for an under MSRP deal. I took my Raptor in for service and they gave me a Focus loaner. I have no doubt that with 350 HP, AWD, Brembos and Recaros, it would be one fun as hell go-cart.

 

[fuhrius]

We picked up my wife's Nitrous Blue Focus RS on a Saturday after the recall was taken care of. Let me say this little car is awesome. It feels like my 15 GT PP when it comes to straight line performance and handles even better. If I didn't have my GT350 I know I'd be bugging my wife to drive it more!

I split time between my R and my RS. both are very, very fun. I did a mountune b4 power kit on my RS and it did wonders for the fun factor.

 

[fuhrius]

I just ordered 3 RS and have 3 on the ground (they are on sale hold for recall) but I'm sure I can do msrp or VERY close in Northern California. The 3 I ordered yesterday can still be edited.

what NorCal dealership?

 

[Bossing]

I considered buying an RS, but decided against it after I read Vorshlag's development thread. http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?p=58381

For competitive or hardcore track use I can see the shortcomings seriously come to play... but for occasional HPDE track days my biggest concern really is the lack of camber adjustments. The Oil temp gets up there but (knock on wood) no RDU or high temp issues for my experience so far. The good thing is aftermarket companies such as Vorshlag are R&D'ing solutions for improvements their products will address. The car is a blast to drive... 4 track days so far and still loving it!

 

[Colleton]

I considered buying an RS, but decided against it after I read Vorshlag's development thread. http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?p=58381

Wow, that was a tough review. Thorough arguments with well reasoned points. If I were buying an RS for anything more than DD duty I'd have to think twice about it after reading that. For a DD though, none of what Vorshlag had to say about track performance would matter.

 

[superman07]

Tough, tough review, surprised at some of the cooling and rear drive issues. They are not alone however in their complaints. At its price point however, and my current feelings over my tech, I am out. My son really wanted one but I told him to find something else.

how much of this car, like the gt350 is special, and will have the dealers and service techs bumbling about? At least the filters have not vibrated loose yet.

 

[ITLRUN]

My RS is still on a boat heading home, but parts have started to roll in! It's factory equipped with 19" forged wheels and Cup2 tires. I don't want to drive those daily, so I ordered set a 18" OZ's with some PSS.

 

[Bossing]

My RS is still on a boat heading home, but parts have started to roll in! It's factory equipped with 19" forged wheels and Cup2 tires. I don't want to drive those daily, so I ordered set a 18" OZ's with some PSS.

Nice!! And ha! I have been RS hooning the tracks with my 18" OZ Racing wheels since July... they're all holding up very well. But not the tires, obviously... these are the fronts that really take a beating especially on the outer regions due to lack of adjustable camber. 4 track days and 10 autox runs later...

Here is one of my last autox runs this past Sunday... these types of tight & quick maneuvers certainly contributed to the Kojak look.

[ame]

 

[Gigantor]

Even though the RS is AWD, seems the power only goes to the front wheels
majority of the time

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