CB22
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There are a lot of unknowns yet but the new Focus RS has got my attention. Do I wait?
New guy here and wanted to poll the members here on which HiPo car wins. Here's my thinking so far on the pros and cons so far for the Type R -
WIN:
- Type R should be several thousand cheaper
- It's a Honda NOT a Ford, should be better quality, fewer build issues, better fit and finish, fewer recalls, more reliable
- Yes it's FWD versus AWD but the claim of fastest FWD is a big engineering feat. Also don't love the feel of AWD cars, it adds weight and is more expensive/complex for repairs etc.
Type R has a cooler badge/image and racing history than the Focus RS. It's an iconic name whereas the RS is newer and has less street cred.
Better resale value
Possibly more body styles with the Type R?? (hoping)
Better gas mileage, lower insurance?
LOSE:
- POWER the most obvious loss here. The RS is going to be a monster or at least it appears so on paper.
- Better availability in the US? Ford being a domestic company and its factories here. This is just a guess as I have not been keeping up with where production will be and how many are planned for production. Could affect mark ups as Im sure both cars will have a ton of demand being the first time they are offered in the US.
- Design and specs are already known. The Type R is a total mystery right now. Bird in the hand type of thing..
TOSS-UP:
- Design is 50/50 for me. I love the new Civic's look but the hatch's spy photos did not blow me away with its lack of traditional hot hatch roofline. The Focus RS does but has Ford's corporate front end which is just OK for me but I am warming up to it.
Thoughts?
New guy here and wanted to poll the members here on which HiPo car wins. Here's my thinking so far on the pros and cons so far for the Type R -
WIN:
- Type R should be several thousand cheaper
- It's a Honda NOT a Ford, should be better quality, fewer build issues, better fit and finish, fewer recalls, more reliable
- Yes it's FWD versus AWD but the claim of fastest FWD is a big engineering feat. Also don't love the feel of AWD cars, it adds weight and is more expensive/complex for repairs etc.
Type R has a cooler badge/image and racing history than the Focus RS. It's an iconic name whereas the RS is newer and has less street cred.
Better resale value
Possibly more body styles with the Type R?? (hoping)
Better gas mileage, lower insurance?
LOSE:
- POWER the most obvious loss here. The RS is going to be a monster or at least it appears so on paper.
- Better availability in the US? Ford being a domestic company and its factories here. This is just a guess as I have not been keeping up with where production will be and how many are planned for production. Could affect mark ups as Im sure both cars will have a ton of demand being the first time they are offered in the US.
- Design and specs are already known. The Type R is a total mystery right now. Bird in the hand type of thing..
TOSS-UP:
- Design is 50/50 for me. I love the new Civic's look but the hatch's spy photos did not blow me away with its lack of traditional hot hatch roofline. The Focus RS does but has Ford's corporate front end which is just OK for me but I am warming up to it.
Thoughts?
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