Just seen a Focus RS - Oh dear.
31 January 2006, 07:43 PM
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Just seen a new Focus ST - Oh dear.
Well,
Maybe I'm slightly biased, but I just sat next to a Focus ST (new type!) in red in a queue of traffic.
Don't like it. Looks like a normal focus that's had all the usual max power stuff done to it. Shame, as I quite liked the old RS which was kinda muscular in an understated sort of way...
I'll stick with my Scoob ta.
Maybe I'm slightly biased, but I just sat next to a Focus ST (new type!) in red in a queue of traffic.
Don't like it. Looks like a normal focus that's had all the usual max power stuff done to it. Shame, as I quite liked the old RS which was kinda muscular in an understated sort of way...
I'll stick with my Scoob ta.
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31 January 2006, 07:47 PM
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What was the problem with the RS you saw then?? 
I dont mind the ST and IMO, it looks pretty subtle without so much as a hint of Neons or W@nker Lights!!
Cheers,
Grant
I dont mind the ST and IMO, it looks pretty subtle without so much as a hint of Neons or W@nker Lights!!
Cheers,
Grant
31 January 2006, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by v8voodoo
Well,
Maybe I'm slightly biased, but I just sat next to a Focus ST (new type!) in red in a queue of traffic.
Don't like it. Looks like a normal focus that's had all the usual max power stuff done to it. Shame, as I quite liked the old RS which was kinda muscular in an understated sort of way...
I'll stick with my Scoob ta.
Maybe I'm slightly biased, but I just sat next to a Focus ST (new type!) in red in a queue of traffic.
Don't like it. Looks like a normal focus that's had all the usual max power stuff done to it. Shame, as I quite liked the old RS which was kinda muscular in an understated sort of way...
I'll stick with my Scoob ta.
31 January 2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by v8voodoo
Well,
Maybe I'm slightly biased, but I just sat next to a Focus ST (new type!) in red in a queue of traffic.
Don't like it. Looks like a normal focus that's had all the usual max power stuff done to it. Shame, as I quite liked the old RS which was kinda muscular in an understated sort of way...
I'll stick with my Scoob ta.
Maybe I'm slightly biased, but I just sat next to a Focus ST (new type!) in red in a queue of traffic.
Don't like it. Looks like a normal focus that's had all the usual max power stuff done to it. Shame, as I quite liked the old RS which was kinda muscular in an understated sort of way...
I'll stick with my Scoob ta.
31 January 2006, 08:16 PM
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My dads mate brought his orange (yes orange!) ST round last week. To be honest its not as in your face as you might think and i quite like the look of them. Definatley a grower.
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31 January 2006, 09:03 PM
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sorry but ive got to say the new ST is a very nice looking car its not in your face which is something i like as you can show up the idiots at the lights who dont know there cars. the volvo sourced engine is an absolute cracker and the focus,s chassis is superb. still wouldnt trade my scooby wagon in for it though.
31 January 2006, 09:33 PM
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I've done the Type R thing with big spoilers and loud exhausts. Now I'm a bit older, the ST is more my cup of tea.
My Clio Cup still has the white racing stripes though but the A3 is a nice sensible black.
Steve
My Clio Cup still has the white racing stripes though but the A3 is a nice sensible black.
Steve
01 February 2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by VXRBOY
Classy
dont you mean plain, its supposed to be a hot hatch
dont you mean plain, its supposed to be a hot hatchAs was the MK2 Golf Gti - a definate hot hatch and classy with - not as brash as the crap handling Astra GTE.
A hot hatch can be classy and sporty and having seen an ST yesterday miles better looking than the VXR - even if it is more understated
01 February 2006, 12:08 PM
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I work for a Ford garage and we have had the ST demo in, i think its actually very nice, you do have to look a couple of times tho! Still trying to get the salesman to lend me the keys- not working at the mo!
01 February 2006, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by VXRBOY
Everyone to their own i suppose, but most people would say VXR much better looking
01 February 2006, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by VXRBOY
Everyone to their own i suppose, but most people would say VXR much better looking
Have you done market research on this????
01 February 2006, 12:59 PM
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The thing is i never thought the ST looked that great until i saw one in the flesh - in metallic Blue it looked a lot better than in the mags.
01 February 2006, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Sherwen
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I like the VXR but prefer the Golf GTi.
I had a MY01 WRX so my opinion counts for nothing.
Steve
I like the VXR but prefer the Golf GTi.
I had a MY01 WRX so my opinion counts for nothing.
Steve
I dont think any of us buy a Scoob for looks though mate - i certainly didn't
01 February 2006, 05:36 PM
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Drove one for an hour and whilst it was OK it wasnt exactly fast. It didnt give you that ohh my god feeling when you boot it.
Several major things made me back away from buying it.
Interior plastics are some of the worst i've seen.
Wind down windows in the rear of the 4 door, even though the brochure quotes ''All round electric windows'' if you buy the 2 models lower in the range they are standard, they are not even an option on the ST.
If you buy the ST3 with full leather you only get 2 seatbelts in the rear.
Interior Courtesy lights removed from production models.
Vanity mirrors and lights removed.
Fords response to the deleted kit was '' The model has a 5 year life and we will add rear electric windows and vanity mirrors and so on in the revised model in future years''.
Ohh and unconfirmed delivery dates, if you order now you MAY get the car in May/June
Several major things made me back away from buying it.
Interior plastics are some of the worst i've seen.
Wind down windows in the rear of the 4 door, even though the brochure quotes ''All round electric windows'' if you buy the 2 models lower in the range they are standard, they are not even an option on the ST.
If you buy the ST3 with full leather you only get 2 seatbelts in the rear.
Interior Courtesy lights removed from production models.
Vanity mirrors and lights removed.
Fords response to the deleted kit was '' The model has a 5 year life and we will add rear electric windows and vanity mirrors and so on in the revised model in future years''.
Ohh and unconfirmed delivery dates, if you order now you MAY get the car in May/June
01 February 2006, 05:44 PM
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Appearance is a purely personal matter. I like cars that have a fairly plain appearance, so the (non-orange) ST looks better to me than the VXR, but I'd take an A3 over either if appearance were the only criterion.
01 February 2006, 05:58 PM
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An imperial blue ST looks superb IMO, it's subtle but has road presence and my god it goes some...serious tuning potential on them aswel
i like the vxr's chiseled shape etc but looks like they've tried to hard. I'm a ford man so am slightly biased but would have the ST of the current batch of super hot hatches.
i like the vxr's chiseled shape etc but looks like they've tried to hard. I'm a ford man so am slightly biased but would have the ST of the current batch of super hot hatches.
