Living with the Focus RS - 2 years later.

I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I collected my Focus RS!! Do I still love it though?!!

[@chriswhitehead4749]

Somebody stopped me at the garage the other day to talk and complement my car. Really makes you appreciate how lucky you are to own one

[@FezzaYT]

That has gone fast! Glad to see you're still enjoying it :)

[@BBB-sr9yl]

Genuinely remember watching when you'd ordered this. You are one of the many reasons I ended up getting a Fiesta ST-2 (that was December 2016). Hard to get bored of that one but I've just taken the plunge and ordered my next one! Keep up the good work!

[@hdmk213]

Some cracking roads near you! Makes me very jealous. Very difficult to get my RS up to fun speeds... But worth a commute to find a good road. Glad you're still enjoying it

[@tayls08]

I to love my focus RS always dreamed of owning one and now I’m living the dream. Don’t intend of selling my RS anytime soon, had it for just over a year now. My dad retired, working for Ford Belfast plant so was lucky enough to use his privilege card during purchase. Whenever you come to selling your RS I must admit I’ll miss your updates with regards to upgrades for your video clips have eased my mind when it comes to knowing what I wanted, purchasing the Mountune induction kit, mudflaps, uprated turbo valve and eventually also purchasing the Dreamscience imap that I absolutely love! Appreciate all your video clips testing these out probably wouldn’t have bought them for you lol but no doubt definitely made my car a hell of a lot quicker! Wee rocket ship, don’t get bullied on the road anymore lol car has so much respect

[@ambitiousbutrubbish1580]

Great videos mate. Been watching a couple years (currently own Fiesta ST) and now pleased to say I will be a Stealth Grey RS owner in the coming days. Cannot wait!!!

[@roadeyes2124]

I'm at 18 months ownership of my 67 plate RS, used as weekend toy @ 3700 miles. The clutch stuck on the floor once too. I remember watching your vids whilst waiting to pick mine up. Great cars, starting to hold prices nicely

[@gerardhorrigan5402]

Totally with you. It’s a great All rounder. Never want to get rid of mine. Glad you’re still enjoying it. 👍🏻

[@ianberry1713]

Wow! Where have those 2 years gone...... Great video Gary, really pleased to hear you're keeping it for at least another year 😁

[@CarObsession]

Good update Gary 👍

[@chrisnevergrowold330]

Good vid! I just ordered the Borla ATAK with carbon tips for my rs, can't wait for it to arrive! Lookin forward to your next vid!

[@2595220]

Great video, great car... keep it going :) love all the videos you post.

[@revthat4789]

Thank you for your videos! I want to buy it used and you really shed light on some issues of this car. I know what to look and ask for now :)

[@dogboy4912]

Wow that 2 years went quick!

[@eirianrichards6993]

Great video with a great car! Keep the videos coming

[@tobys5781]

I had my clutch pedal stick to the floor a few times in mk MK3 SG RS - apparently the slave cylinder was leaking fluid so had the slave cylinder replaced under warranty and so far all good.

[@raider32]

I hope you do keep it at least another year, I've followed a few KZbinrs with RS's and it's good seeing their connection and enthusiasm for the car, One got rid for a BMW and I didn't last 30 seconds and had to un-sub lol, As a creator I guess the challenge is keeping content fresh and appealing, getting mods certainly helps. I always loved the idea of having an RS and getting up to to Scotland etc like they did on The Grand Tour, it would make great content.

[@micklawrence2630]

Looks like you are still loving it 👍🏼

[@jasinem]

6 months since I traded in 320d for RS edition after following you, Fezza and Mark. 8000 smiley miles and counting 😋😋😋

[@philliplee6423]

@3:42 is me as well every time I get on it. It's an unbelievable car. I have a 2016 Ford Focus RS in nitrous blue.

[@DonsShed]

damnnnn.... after watching your 1st and 2nd year of ownership videos..... you almost got me putting down my deposit for one!!! LOL Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland) p.s. you have a new subscriber too :)

[@roberts773]

Mountune V3 i reckon!! Great honest vid👍

[@phil_zupra_b5880]

Im going to buy one in a couple of weeks. Im really excited ^^ its a grey one that stands by a dealership. And if i am lucky then maybe i can get a blue one.

[@admeraladmeral]

2 years? jeeezee... I watch your videos when i wanted to buy my Fiesta ST. how long ago that seems now

[@mikeschafer2474]

I find the best way to get in is to get in with your back facing the car. Sit in with one leg on each side of the bolster then turn straight by lifting your leg over the bolster as you turn straight. Enjoy!

[@byunism]

Always good to see new videos. I used to follow another UK guy but I think he's since moved on to a BMW. He was a bit too OCD for my tastes though :)

[@byunism]

@@CarFocused Yep...that's the one. I haven't seen any of his videos lately but that name rings a bell. I hope he's having better luck with the BMW but so far loving the RS with zero problems and approaching 10k miles...and I think I just bought it last November.

[@allnewpauly]

Just approaching two years for me too. I’ve had the FPM375 since October 2016. And the various bits of plumbing to go 400 since August 2018. Not pulled the trigger on that yet though because of a tiny persistent oil leak they’re struggling to fix post-recall. There’s some videos somewhere of the Mountune V3 sounds inside the car and later some revving after I got the sports cat fitted too. I’ll try to dig them out for you mate.

[@allnewpauly]

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[@ranimbill9331]

Obviously from Australia! :)

[@tracktimevideos5164]

I feel the same about mine. Love it and there is nothing of similar value that I would want to replace it for. M2 or an Evo would be the only possibilities but the seats in the M2 are billy basic and the car looks a bit bland and the Evos are getting a bit old and rusty now.

[@Laflash1]

Iv'e got a Mini F56 JCW. Was set on getting an M140I next but the MK3 RS keeps coming into my mind. The pro's over the M140i, I guess are the AWD and better braking/cornering. Also I like the rally vibe cars. I presume it won't be as much to runa s an M140i ? Plus seems like you can do a lot with the RS in terms of mods.

[@perkye1239]

Great video if you don't mind me asking what needs fixing or upgrading to sort the head gasket out I really want an RS but not big problems.

[@suketdani7419]

Same man

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

Brilliant car👍😀

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Car Focused: Do you like your Recaro seats better than the Recaro bucket seats that you can get with the RS?

[@TheBigLebowskix]

I've had my ST Sportwagon 2 years now.

[@AdamsewellMMA]

Please please please say you got the KMS section 18 exhaust. The best exhaust you will ever get

[@LoveGod16]

Where did you get the black nuts for the wheels from?

[@truckerphil316]

I mate just wondering what you can tell me about the Recaro seats on the RS seen a car I like in Bristol but don't want to be sat on concrete or with me being on Michelin man size be able to fit in the seat's

[@andrewlee5237]

Great car, great video. Can’t wait to see which exhaust you’re going for. Picked up my M140i in October and it puts a smile on my face every time I’m in it. Love the understated look of it and a beast when you want it to be. Had a bit of a play today with a AMG A45, I lost my bottle, but most cars in our league (hot hatch etc) are only as good as the driver, because in the real world 4.2s of the AMG and my 4.6 doesn’t make a huge difference, 😆

[@weirdobagins8948]

Gaz I reckon your a milltek man 💣🧨🔥

[@ryanthomas702]

❤️mine too mate 🏎

[@truckerphil316]

I am so gutted I have missed the chance to buy one of these from new really debating on getting a 2nd hand RS or I30N bran new not sure

[@timo4004]

And now what was your car.... Now im on the debating

[@truckerphil316]

@@timo4004 only a little different E400 amg Mercedes. Missed out on a c63 amg v8 as did not know they was selling cars in lockdown 2012. And chickend out of buying a 24 grand 2013 amg as redundancies were on the cards at my place long story shortish got my merc for 20 grand might try for a more performance car nxt yr economy pending

[@dafyddllyrdavies6601]

What company did you use for your track widening and lowering springs might do the same looks great

[@dafyddllyrdavies6601]

@@CarFocused amazing thanks

[@Flare_TM]

4:44 how would you say the Fiesta ST compares to this fun-wise to MPG wise round these kinds of roads?

[@gregblack8550]

Over here in the USA We can’t get the new fiesta st sadly. A lot of owners of the new Rs claim the fiesta st was the more fun car to drive?

[@tomosjohn230]

I know this doesn't compare to the st180 but a few people have told me it doesn't feel as quick as it is due to the size compared to the st180 where it feels quick.. do you agree or not mate? Cheers

[@tomosjohn230]

@@CarFocused awesome mate thanks for your opinion as I'm keen to get an RS next but few people I've spoken to say it's feels underpowered

[@simontaylor3211]

Mate, the fact that after 2 years you still giggle when you accelerate says it all really. At the end of the day, you've worked hard for it and can afford to run it. Who should begrudge you that? And soon you can earn an ASBO with the new exhaust 👍

[@Marcj140286]

Would you prefer this tho the mk2 focus rs,I no u have the mk2 now

[@dlite1972]

What’s your daily mate ?

[@TheBigLebowskix]

You can review my car one day if you'd like... Were both local to P/Boro

[@ianwalton5156]

It's still putting a smile on your face & obviously making your heart beat faster so why sell it? The obvious replacement will be the new RS which supposedly will give over 400BHP straight from the box.

[@2595220]

Depends if he wants a hybrid or not cos thats what its gonna be :)

[@ianwalton5156]

I know, Ford has committed to all future similar vehicles being hybrid.

[@occultustactical6138]

What are your other cars?

[@alexlansky2656]

I'm coming up at 1 year 5k miles. Drive it every day. Amazing car

[@stillnottellingyoumyname8193]

You only have 5k miles on a car that's a year old? What the fuck?

[@Jcrash1]

StillNotTellingYouMyName I’ve had my car for 3 years and I put 12k miles on it lol

[@butchmeister80]

20 mpg painful would love one though, prob lose license the fst I have is bad enough

[@yaz258]

With the recall on the headgasket, does that permanently resolve the issue or are there high chances of the problem returning? This is the only thing putting me off considering this car.

[@jim6807]

no head gasket issues after the recall. if it does happen. which i highly doubt... it is a known issue and would be covered under warranty.

[@gregblack8550]

They are also now putting a version of this motor in the new mustang as a upgrade package. I would think promblems are fixed.

[@gregblack8550]

I thought the gaskets were put in by mistake belonging to another car? If that is the case then it should not happen again.Thought it was some mis labeled head gasket boxes that caused this. Or is this a internet fake news story.

[@scottlucas2281]

Just use a leather cream on the seat. That will help prevent wear

[@martink20a64]

Get Recaro seat bolster protection, they are leather, many colors, about 200$, have saved my Recaros for last 4 years

[@christopherwoodhead7021]

Scorpion exhaust ;)

[@khfjvc4632]

Yea keep it.... Why wouldn't you want to really. Got your runabout, got your toy. Its as good as anything for your needs. As a daily it lacks sophistication, comfort but as what it is to you.... And what mine was to me at the time... Its perfect. I had a child, so mine went from a toy to the weekend family trips typr car and the rs just wasn't good enough for it so i got a golf r estate. But had i not had a child im sure my rs would have been a 5 or 6 year car. As i did and still have my cheap fiesta for the daily grind.

[@keithstapleton7805]

“I’m in love” 😂 you’re an honest man, but why not be?

[@Algorithm347]

Good story

[@gloidpotter3920]

Have you experienced no brakes in wet weather? Big brake technology is a big problem. Car is also terrible in snow, the guard (aerodynamic?) Is made from paper and rips off. Not a daily driver at all

[@CesarRamirez-hb1tt]

Can you elaborate more on your Oil Leak, because I have/had one took it to the dealership twice and the last time they told me they replaced the Headgasket (2nd one they installed) but when I was talking to them, I said oh so it’s leaking from the block and head, the gasket. And they said well it has to be there baize they tested the compression exc so it seems like they’re guessing that’s where it’s leaking from. So if you can elaborate that would be great.

[@CesarRamirez-hb1tt]

Thank you very much for the information!

[@jrlee1072]

Biggest mistake I made was selling my MK2 RS so I would keep the car ..full stop.😊

[@richardgoodman6071]

Sold my MK2 yesterday - still feel sick

[@jrlee1072]

Shocking feeling isn't it :-(

[@deanclark828]

Wondering the mpg if you drove it normal?? 🤔

[@CarFocused]

Who knows 😂 Probably get low 30’s

[@deanclark828]

@@CarFocused not to bad then, only asking as I'm thinking getting one ect ??

[@poker_18rs92]

Mine gets around 16-17mpg city going from light to light. low 20s on the freeway.

[@spencerbrown5188]

Its lasted 2 years keep it in a show room !

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Keep it buddy! Why do you have to sell it! Why a 3 year limit.Years ago people kept their cars for 10 years plus.Great video mate.If you love it that’s all that matters 🍻👍

[@jeffredding4037]

Great 2yr retrospective on the car and thanks for that. I have owned my RS for almost two years as well and have almost 30k miles on the car. It sounds like we share a similar car ownership habit of changing cars on a short schedule. As a result of this the RS is my 65th car (I am 60 so spread out over many years), and of those various cars most were performance oriented cars such as M cars, S cars, EVO’s, turbo Subaru’s, countless GTI’s, R32 Golf etc, I find the RS sits in the top 3 of those 65 when it comes to driving fun that I have owned. That said I still get the itch for something new every 1.5-3 years. As a past M car owner I am always looking at BMW and recently went to the dealership to take a look at the M2 as I prefer smaller cars. Really nice but after spending time thinking about the differences I had to tell the salesman that there just wasn’t enough upside for me to make that change. That’s a testament to the staying power of the RS and that’s in totally stock trim (ok I do have Ford Motorsports CF shift knob and apple CarPlay upgrade 🙂). I usually mod my cars fairly quickly but the head gasket issue held me back. That hasn’t affected my love for this car because it’s still great to drive in stock form and now with the HG issues fixed on my car mods are ahead

[@JPWarrior02]

20 mpg? While spirited driving? Hell, I daily mine and at best in 5k miles have 17mpg.

[@JPWarrior02]

@@CarFocused mostly city, ...and I dont like getting passed or cut off. 😁

[@BPJJohn]

America gallons are smaller to UK Gallons ;)

[@celestialbeing290]

Fun alternative - M140i, 3 litre, straight 6. Engine sound and the way it handles. Only car in a different league to similar hatchbacks

[@celestialbeing290]

Car Focused yes, M performance cars will look a bit different such as dual/quad exhausts and the engine badge. Most of the time your sitting inside the cockpit and knowing your driving a beast then it can surprise other drivers when you put the foot down. In addition, you can make the car unique by buying genuine parts from BMW such as spoiler, side skirt or alcantara steering wheel. BMW is the only brand which makes fast diesels and sound as nice.

[@celestialbeing290]

Car Focused nice and maybe meet up with Joe Achilles or Livinglife fast youtubers

[@Algorithm347]

I really want to like this car , having owned the mk2 rs I thought that was the most rs ford going it was bonkers especially in ultimate green . But this to me in grey is just mah ! It’s almost inline for me with the sporty Audi’s , it’s like a sporty business car . If you was stuck in traffic you wouldn’t stand out at all , I liked the fact that mine had heads turning where ever I went . Kids , adults and the odd animal would notice it . This could rock up at a petrol station with no one even realising its thee let alone it being an rs . Ultimately I think this is the reason firs has stopped making the rs . This car with heavy American influences has killed the rs .

[@Algorithm347]

Car Focused no sorry I haven’t .... mk2 by chance?

[@Algorithm347]

Car Focused almost proves my point , sorry to put a downer on the mk3 . But would you say having owned the mk3 and now mk2 which do you honestly prefer ? Mk2 is obviously fwd and it’s way to much power on the front wheels , that was a slight annoying part for me , but you soon get used to that. Other than that for me there was no other down side. I don’t a few jobs , like getting rid of the church mouse( recirc valve) upgraded the exhaust system , rad , but other wise I kept it standard . Just gutted I still don’t have it 😭

[@evanswaby7246]

I suggest you buy the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV 5 doors, rwd fast, fancy, lots of space, and Ferrari engine. 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ArchieMakuwa]

The moment you hear a petrol head say, there is no car that can replace this…. You know car manufacturers have really screwed up. I am on the same boat, but I had an old Astra VXR/OPC and I think maybe I’ll go to a Hyundai i30N from here. Cars have gotten boring.

[@RS-ft7nv]

I got bored of my ST after few months

[@RS-ft7nv]

Car Focused I'm sure it is, I'm looking for a used one now 😃👍🏻 they're keeping their value up pretty good here in the states

[@bigdinlaca]

Rs is the better car but in the states, the ST is the more practical everyday car. The reason is you can still put in regular 87 gas if you are just doing regular commuting where RS is 91 and above. Also, if you live in a big city, where can you actually accelerate like that without worrying about seeing the cops or having another car in front of you.

[@user-xh3wr1do7k]

Ford did me a favour with their poor attitude when I was in the market for an RS - so I went across the road and got a same spec Golf R for £6k less. Just over four years in and the only thing I’ve had done is a small Dynaudio speaker replaced under warranty and the rear discs replaced. It gets used everyday without issue.

[@sommervillephotography462]

i am a car lover and a cyclist...must be in the minority lol

[@JPWarrior02]

I dont like being passed. 😜

[@ranimbill9331]

Does anyone here own an RS that can drag and beaten Audi RS3. I hate the Audi

[@gregblack8550]

You go on and enjoy your Honda Fit. That’s ok I guess .

[@stevevater8598]

Is this video a comedy sketch?... they drained the clutch fluid.. they replaced the head gasket.. mate I've had 8 Hondas in 17 years . No faults . Get a civic type r.

[@gregblack8550]

The type r is good for a Honda lover but with fwd and sounds horrible. We all know it’s quick but not very satisfying to drive. If it had awd I would change the exhaust and buy one.

[@stevevater8598]

@@gregblack8550 it sounds to me you've never driven a true R that's got torsen LSD up front. Real type r with LSD make a massive difference and until you've driven say an Integra you just will not know that. My accord type r and Integra the closest a car can be to a living thing .

[@gregblack8550]

Midwest winters. I’m not going to buy a car and let it sit in the garage. I can afford 1 car and I’m damn well going to drive it everyday. Seems the rs fills the bill better than the r . The r is a great car .