Focus RS Mk3 owner drives a Focus RS Mk2 for the first time!

For pretty much the first time ever I let someone else drive my Focus RS Mk2, and he just so happens to own a Focus RS Mk3! So I thought it would be a good idea to film it and get his genuine first impressions.
Check out the Mk3 owner’s channel (Sam) here;
/ @samaustin

[@CarFocused]

I was trying to Egg Sam on to drive a bit faster but he was being very respectful - fair play to him 😂

[@SamAustin]

I was soaking it in 😊

[@russrs959]

I was exactly the same when I drove my mates green mk2 before I bought mine. He was telling me to boot it but I only gave it 3/4 of the throttle 😂

[@CarFocused]

@@russrs959 haha! Always tough to go hard when it’s not your car 🙈

[@SamAustin]

Thank you again for the drive! Yours is a great example of a really special RS. The noise, looks and feel of the front end really sells the car for me 😊

[@CarFocused]

Thanks Sam. Your Mk3 is a cracking car too to be fair! I’ll drop that video in a few days 😊

[@275mtb]

This is the real RS

[@deanwoolnough9761]

OMG, that noise when accelerating away is SOOOOOOO nice

[@CarFocused]

Unbeatable 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@deanwoolnough9761]

@@CarFocused Defo. I'm seriously tempted to get one again now, I always wanted one years ago, and since selling my RS mk3, I now really REALLY want one. Autotrader here I come

[@CarFocused]

@@deanwoolnough9761you only live once. Now is the time!😉

[@chrisjgill75]

Good to see 2 x KZbin car legends meet up. Great video

[@CarFocused]

Haha thanks man!

[@robc9136]

great video. his smile says it all

[@CarFocused]

The RS smile 👌🏻

[@clapham4life]

The sheep noise over his swearing cracked me up😂😂😂

[@CarFocused]

😂😂😂🐑

[@richardmurphy546]

Ford definitely nailed it with the mk2, it’s certainly a car that deserves that RS badge. When you look at a mk2, you just know exactly what it is, a bit like the Escort Cosworth. Going from the mk3 to the mk2 makes perfect sense 👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

They certainly do have the road presence of a true RS 👌🏻

[@richardmurphy546]

@@CarFocused absolutely! We’ll have to do a side by side comparison as I also have a 5cyl RS, not a ford tho.. 😝

[@CarFocused]

@@richardmurphy546 haha I’ve reviewed a couple of TTRS - love them 👌🏻

[@richardmurphy546]

@@CarFocused yes I did notice your turbo blue one, that’s the one I’ve got. It’s an OPF model but I’ve had MRC do a few bits whilst retaining the OPF and it’s just under 500 horse.

[@CarFocused]

@@richardmurphy546 nice - that must fly now! I’d love to see if I can get one for a week from Audi - might have to send an email and hope for the best!😂

[@chrisyoung5573]

Great review guys. I have the mk3 RS and love it. If i could afford to i would have one of each, the 1,2 and 3. For me it's not which one is best, all 3 are fantastic cars in there own right. Plus with all the RS's there are so many modding options you never see 2 the same

[@CarFocused]

Yes mate all three are great cars individually. I’ve owned all three and loved each one in terms of the driving thrills and feel they offered 😊

[@CarswithJamesMosley]

Great video guys, keep up the good work! Need to try the passenger seat in mine at some point 😂

[@CarFocused]

It’s a weird feeling 😂

[@euanscotland]

​@Car Focused not one you want to do too often though lol 😆

[@shaunlovesey4689]

Good content again...Seeing the mk2 / mk3 parked side by side - Makes you wonder what a Ford Engineered wide body AWD mk3 would have looked like...Would have cost more granted...but I would have stumped up the extra cash...😊

[@CarFocused]

Yea if they’d have put they styling into the mk3 that they did with the mk2 it would have been epic. Along with a stronger engine too 🙈

[@mrlionrocks]

Great stuff guys 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks 😃

[@CHUNKYLOZZA]

The noise of the MK2 pulling away up the road is sensational. The look on both of your faces says it all really.

[@CarFocused]

She does sound GLORIOUS!

[@26Tackle.reviews]

mk2 looks so much better!

[@chrisryanst]

Sam's smile says it all 😅

[@Truthteller886]

Bro..what do you do to update the usb connection to play music etc through your phone? I have Bluetooth connection, but it only works on telephone, nothing else 🤝

[@keithstapleton7805]

No words required, just look at his face when he's driving it.

[@CarFocused]

It’s the Mk2 RS smile 😊

[@nathanmay1070]

Great Video Lads! 💯 👍. Great Car! 🏆 🌀 💨 💥

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate 👊🏻

[@clarke89]

K sport brakes are a common upgrade one of the best mods I did, half the stopping distance makes the drive much more fun. Or the mountune brakes if you can find them

[@CarFocused]

I’d know to upgrade to the Alcons but they’re big bucks 😩

[@alandonnelly9788]

Nice 1 gary great video when is it my turn 2 drive the RS 😂😂

[@CarFocused]

😂😂 form an orderly queue haha

[@alandonnelly9788]

@Car Focused u got 2 be in it 2 win it

[@markb68]

Great to see a young driver experiencing a proper car! “You can do what you want round here and put your foot down” and he was still too respectful! 🙄 “Do you use the nav?” No it’s a 5 pot RS mate! 😂 “I want one” says it all. 👍🏻 If you had any nerves as a passenger you hid them well mate so that’s a challenge for the rest of us in that queue! 😂👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

Haha! Thanks for watching mate 😃

[@revveduprides5125]

Now you know how I felt being a passenger. Can’t believe he got first drive, I’m never letting you drive my 3dr again 😂😂

[@CarFocused]

Haha you can have a drive of the Mk2 mate no bother 👌🏻

[@lastexile1187]

mk3 owner comes to the realisation that the mk2 is just better overall :)

[@CarFocused]

Haha he did really like it!

[@richardtaylor7411]

Gary forgive me for being totally off topic but I’d really appreciate your advice.. If you had 60k to spend on a weekend toy would you go for a new shape rs3 or Caterham 420r? I know you’ve driven and reviewed both so your opinion would mean a lot to me as it’s inheritance money I’m spending 👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

As a weekend toy - Caterham. They’re like nothing else. Pure thrills, and a car to keep for many years.

[@richardtaylor7411]

@@CarFocused Wonderful. Thanks so much buddy. It will certainly fit in the garage easier too!

[@Yakazuka]

I had a Mk3 with FPM375 from new, but you just can't beat the Volvo 5 cylinder... Only driven a Mk2 on track - but I would go for the Mk2 any day and get it AWD converted, if money was no object 😅

[@CarFocused]

There is a bloke that’s done that. Looks like a bit of a beast!

[@lastexile1187]

@@CarFocused theres more than one, even in the uk :)

[@TheBladerunner73]

How much do you reckon the conversion would be?

[@MrJimbobrude]

@CarFocused how do you find the PS5? I’ve just had 2 new fronts put on my MK4.5 Focus ST, I paid for PS4S but they put the PS5 on by mistake!! The PS5 is cheaper and I’ve now got a choice, keep the PS5 on and get the £30 difference back, or they’ve said they will but the 4S on. As far as I can tell, the 5 should have better mileage and wet performance but the 4S is still slightly better for maximum attack in the dry. I don’t track the car and never will so I’m thinking the PS5 might be a better all rounder especially for the daily use with my occasional weekend B road blast.

[@CarFocused]

In all honesty mate for road use, they feel pretty much the same! I’d keep them on and take the money 👍🏻

[@stephaniecrawford2473]

Wish I could have one but I need a garage, it’s not a daily car, expensive to run and due to the age, it could break down, still remaining hopeful that I will drive one of them at least once in my life

[@jimmyjt16]

Give it some lad!! Sam needs to learn how to drive an RS properly!!

[@BLACKVENOM_ST]

Mk2 definitely looks more aggressive

[@mohammadhussain3505]

What tyres did you say you have?

[@CarFocused]

Michelin PS5’s

[@oscarzt1652]

get him into a Mk1 RS now

[@CarFocused]

If I had one I would 😂

[@PhantomMark]

One of the last, if not THE last decent Ford we had in the UK, I hate the Focus after the Mk2, the Fezza's are ok but......they even dropped those now as well.

[@CarFocused]

Yea deffo the lost RS that shouts about it that’s for sure! Got all the right styling cues 👌🏻

[@Birmingham_racing]

I think he is converted just like you were

[@cnut2703]

Sam short for ?

[@CarFocused]

Sam

[@johnstannard8366]

Volco T5 Engine enough said.... Stick to your Golf Rs though. 😉

[@Birmingham_racing]

I don't think he was confident dealing with that power in a fwd coming from a safe awd

[@bonk352]

Just proves that today's modern cars lack engagement and character. It isn't all about 0-60.

[@davidroper1097]

It has got a turbo mate 🤦‍♂️😂

[@andrewdoig5803]

Think kid should have driven it like an rs should be driven.

[@CarFocused]

Quite a tricky one for Sam as he doesn’t really know me so would be hard to jump straight in and give it hell. He had fun though and that’s all that matters 😊 Next video is me driving his Mk3 😁

[@daquarius1222]

you can't even compare these two cars, one is THE perfect RS (ofc the MK2), other is just a mass produced china copy.

[@lostepisode3]

has anyone told you look like a younger christian horner?

[@CarFocused]

No 😂😂

[@stoatythesecond888]

Is he even old enough to drive?!

[@CarFocused]

He’s over 30! He’s just lucky to have youthful looks 👌🏻😁

[@stoatythesecond888]

@@CarFocused Wow, I want whatever he's eating.

[@CarFocused]

@@stoatythesecond888it’s no kids - that’s the secret 😂

[@cheesesteakjimmy2076]

I absolutely love the mrk 2 .I had a mrk 3 and it's a big regret of mine not to get a mrk2 and now I have missed the boat

[@CarFocused]

That’s why I sold my Mk3 and got one - it was a now or never moment! No regrets!

[@cheesesteakjimmy2076]

@@CarFocused yeah I have to live with not ticking that box and even if I had the money I don't know what it would be like trying to find a half decent one