LOOKING for Ford Focus RS 02/03

82dgolf

Have been looking for a focus rs 02/03, but they are hard to find. unless they are been sold for stupid money by a dealer.

.Longshanks.

I spotted a lovely one in a Newbridge petrol only yesterday. Had been ages since i seen one on the road. Not much used to you but i was pi$$ed with myself for not getting a picture

Captain Slow IRL

I've seen one outside Sligo Renault for a while now - no idea of the price, though!

EDIT: here it is - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200941195446806

Berty

Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

I've seen one outside Sligo Renault for a while now - no idea of the price, though!

Google is your friend

http://endamccarrick.webzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200941195446806

Neilw

Plenty to be found here http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?s=837

Travelling to the UK for one would be your best bet. VRT on a 03 is 2800

STATISTICAL CODE: 40586254
MAKE: FORD
MODEL: FOCUS 2.0 (To Jul. 2005)
VERSION: RS 213BHP 03DR / HATCHBACK / MANUAL / PETROL ONLY /
CO2 EMISSIONS: 237
MILEAGE: 45000 MILES
DATE OF FIRST REGISTRATION: JUNE 2003

OPEN MARKET SELLING PRICE: €7799
RATE OF TAX: 36%
VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX:
(payable on enquiry date) €2807

82dgolf

Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

I've seen one outside Sligo Renault for a while now - no idea of the price, though!

EDIT: here it is - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200941195446806

Ya, spotted that on carzone and contacted them last week, priced a bit high and no movement on it.

I think i will have to look at the uk, vrt does not seem to be to bad.

Tipsy Mac

Try classifieds over at www.pistonheads.com

VolvoMan

Apparently these cars can vary in quality, not in how they were looked after, but how they left the factory. Each individual example is supposedly different to drive to the other as a result.

tossy

Longshanks100 wrote: »

I spotted a lovely one in a Newbridge petrol only yesterday. Had been ages since i seen one on the road. Not much used to you but i was pi$$ed with myself for not getting a picture

Was it a blue one on UK plates Kevin? There is a mk1 and mk2 focus RS in my work place both blue

Hal1

Nice sheep here in wolfs clothing. Probably not what you had in mind though .

D20903

Theres one in Wilsons Auctions on the Naas Road at the moment........

.Longshanks.

tossy wrote: »

Was it a blue one on UK plates Kevin? There is a mk1 and mk2 focus RS in my work place both blue

Yup, the mk1 on uk plates

.Longshanks.

Hal1 wrote: »

Nice sheep here in wolfs clothing. Probably not what you had in mind though .

Given the weight of the car, I dunno - is the 170bhp from the mk1 ST enough?

Dan_B

I've driven both and the RS is notably quicker for the extra 30Bhp.
Depends how much money you have to spend and performance you need.
Handling wise they are similar, both very good.

Mate recently paid €17,000 for a mint '03 RS, FSH on a car like this is a must when it comes to selling on.

82dgolf

D20903 wrote: »

Theres one in Wilsons Auctions on the Naas Road at the moment........

Cheers, but not the kind of car i would buy at Auction, i take it that it was not sold at the auction on 02-DEC?

82dgolf

Hal1 wrote: »

Nice sheep here in wolfs clothing. Probably not what you had in mind though .

Thanks but not my thing.

Dan_B wrote: »

I've driven both and the RS is notably quicker for the extra 30Bhp.
Depends how much money you have to spend and performance you need.
Handling wise they are similar, both very good.

Mate recently paid €17,000 for a mint '03 RS, FSH on a car like this is a must when it comes to selling on.

Hi, must of been minty mint, buy in uk or Ireland?

Henry Ford III

Dan_B wrote: »

I've driven both and the RS is notably quicker for the extra 30Bhp......Handling wise they are similar, both very good.

Yep. The turbo changes the entire nature of the power and torque delivery. The 2.0 ST needed a lot of gear changes to keep the revs up.

Handling wise I found them very different. That ATB active diff. on the RS is very intrusive. The ride is also extremely hard.

ford jedi

hi im selling my 03 focus rs if your intrested just pm or ring me in <SNIP> cheers jon,

Dan_B

Genuine Irish Car.
By handling I was not implying comfort.
Ride in ST and RS is harsh.

Dancor

Does the RS come with 5 doors? Or is it 3 doors only?

I never took much notice of them before, but this thread had me looking up photo's and its something I noticed.

Neilw

Dancor wrote: »

Does the RS come with 5 doors? Or is it 3 doors only?

I never took much notice of them before, but this thread had me looking up photo's and its something I noticed.

3 door only, the mk1 RS only came in blue too.
Mk2 is available in a few different colours, blue, white, and green iirc.

82dgolf

ford jedi wrote: »

hi im selling my 03 focus rs if your intrested just pm or ring me in <SNIP> cheers jon,

You got mail

drs1

hi i had a 03 focus rs earlier this year had 36k on it full ford service history and was mint inside outside and underneath..i let mine go at the time for
around 15k on irish plates, nct'd..
i wouldnt loose hope at all there a few for sale and some for sale a long time now too. dont be afraid to travel and drive more than one.
its defo worth getting yourself over to rsownersclub.co.uk, have a look on there forum they have a irish section and i think one was up on that recently too.also you'll get some tips and things too look for.
buying from the likes of those clubs you do tend to get a knowledgeable owner who has well looked after the car and good history


heres a link with some useful info...

http://www.strikeengine.com/ford_focus_rs/buying_guide.html

oh and btw theres a few around on 04 plates!

82dgolf

drs1 wrote: »

hi i had a 03 focus rs earlier this year had 36k on it full ford service history and was mint inside outside and underneath..i let mine go at the time for
around 15k on irish plates, nct'd..
i wouldnt loose hope at all there a few for sale and some for sale a long time now too. dont be afraid to travel and drive more than one.
its defo worth getting yourself over to rsownersclub.co.uk, have a look on there forum they have a irish section and i think one was up on that recently too.also you'll get some tips and things too look for.
buying from the likes of those clubs you do tend to get a knowledgeable owner who has well looked after the car and good history


heres a link with some useful info...

http://www.strikeengine.com/ford_focus_rs/buying_guide.html

oh and btw theres a few around on 04 plates!

Cheers for the info. i am in no hurry i have a little dirtbox to drive around in till i find something i want. have been on the RS club sites looking. its really the 03 i am after.