Top gear sunday ,R.S beats scooby !
27 October 2002, 12:49 AM
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Ford p!ss of all RS owners buy bringing out the Cossie version 3 or 4 months after they get delivery of thier Brand new RS :P
[Edited by Krade - 10/27/2002 12:49:31 AM]
[Edited by Krade - 10/27/2002 12:49:31 AM]
- both of the above.
27 October 2002, 10:19 AM
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The new Focus is out next year. But far more interesting is that the Mazda 3 will also have a 2 litre turbo 4wd MPS version built on the same platform. Now, which will be better built...
As to the Top Gear test. The Scoob was beaten by 6 seconds. The CTR beat the WRX by 2 seconds and lost by 4 secs to the RS.
As to the Top Gear test. The Scoob was beaten by 6 seconds. The CTR beat the WRX by 2 seconds and lost by 4 secs to the RS.
27 October 2002, 12:04 PM
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The lap times are
RS 1:33.8
Civic 1:39.2
WRX 1:39.4
I'm sure Clarkson is going to slag the RS off for being difficult to drive but those times should go someway to balancing the review.
[Edited by Andy Mid. - 10/27/2002 12:33:40 PM]
RS 1:33.8
Civic 1:39.2
WRX 1:39.4
I'm sure Clarkson is going to slag the RS off for being difficult to drive but those times should go someway to balancing the review.
[Edited by Andy Mid. - 10/27/2002 12:33:40 PM]
29 October 2002, 04:21 PM
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Just a couple of things to say,
Ford is FWD=no transmission losses,
If Ford use their most powerful car,SUbaru should do the same and come out with the STI, i wonder who would come out on top then?
Ford = Common as muck(even though subarus are fast becoming common), rep car, the list goes on.
Gez
Ford is FWD=no transmission losses,
If Ford use their most powerful car,SUbaru should do the same and come out with the STI, i wonder who would come out on top then?
Ford = Common as muck(even though subarus are fast becoming common), rep car, the list goes on.
Gez
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29 October 2002, 04:46 PM
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I want a car that doesn't leap off into the hedge when I get on a B road!
29 October 2002, 05:10 PM
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I disagree about pitching the Ford RS against the STI.
The right comparison is the RS against the WRX, similar power and price.
If you have had a look at thieir (FRS) website they are saying the the FRS is the car they want, One that is a bit fussy and is an enthusiasts car BUT my average may be put off by TG report and plumb for WRX.
My attitude is that the RS is a bit of an unknow at the mo and if I want to enjoy enthusiastic driving I will get an other Caterham
The right comparison is the RS against the WRX, similar power and price.
If you have had a look at thieir (FRS) website they are saying the the FRS is the car they want, One that is a bit fussy and is an enthusiasts car BUT my average may be put off by TG report and plumb for WRX.
My attitude is that the RS is a bit of an unknow at the mo and if I want to enjoy enthusiastic driving I will get an other Caterham
29 October 2002, 07:36 PM
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The right comparison is the RS against the WRX, similar power and price.
RS = 20,000
Yep close but notice the one tested was a WRX no PPP
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29 October 2002, 07:39 PM
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I disagree. The focus RS is the current top of the range focus. The uk wrx is the bottom of impreza range and is little more than a breathed on family car. I know I'll upset a lot of buyeye drivers when I say this but when I drove the wrx I couldn't help but feel the magic of the classic shape was missing. I felt like I was driving any other fast 4 door saloon. So there is an argument for comparison between the STI and the RS.
29 October 2002, 07:39 PM
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Ford p!ss of all RS owners buy bringing out the Cossie version 3 or 4 months after they get delivery of thier Brand new RS :P
29 October 2002, 07:47 PM
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The main point being I havent seen one person post that they are trading their cossie in for an RS Focus but seen quite a few saying they are after a scoob after owning a cossie. I am sure if you are use to a family saloon/hatchback and drive an RS Focus you will be blown away. A guy I work with has a 206GTI and he was gobsmacked when he went in my classic RA and his 206 doesnt hang about. Even a mate with a TVR was impressed but more with the noise and wet grip than performance 
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29 October 2002, 08:01 PM
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>> Top gear sunday ,R.S beats scooby ! <<
Ahem - which car did Clarkson finally decide to drive back from Wales in ? I'll give you a clue - it wasn't the Ford
29 October 2002, 08:03 PM
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Who cares if the RS was quicker round a track than the Scoob, there have always been cars faster on and off a track ...ok so the RS is comparable on price .... guess thats the difference .... but for me personally i wouldn't switch to the Ford for 3 reason ... 1)it doesn't come with 5 doors, i've got a Wagon and its regularly loaded with 2 kids and accompanying car seats,plus a German Shepard in the back ....2)its not 4WD .... 3)is never going to sound as good as the flat four with a decent exhaust on.
29 October 2002, 08:06 PM
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Saxo Boy said: The uk wrx is the bottom of impreza range
I don't think so. What about the 1.6 TS 5 Door
Sports Wagon AWD isn't that the bottom
You certainly cant match the STI as it has over 260BHP and RRP is over £26K for the pro-drive
I don't think so. What about the 1.6 TS 5 Door
Sports Wagon AWD isn't that the bottom
You certainly cant match the STI as it has over 260BHP and RRP is over £26K for the pro-drive
Ever since the scooby hit the scene I've totally ignored anything without a scoop!!!! Sorry sport drivers.
29 October 2002, 08:15 PM
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The bottom line is the RS is a hot-hatch and the WRX and scoobys are not. The scoob should be compared to the Mondeo, Vectra, 3 series, etc. The RS plays with the civic, 172, etc. If your wanting a 4 door performance saloon your hardly going to be test driving the RS Focus are you!!! Rest my case
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