Focus ST Owner Reviews and Drives Focus RS

FINALLY I have driven a Focus RS and it did not disappoint. If you currently own a Focus ST and are looking to get an RS this will be a great video for you.

[@Gjeebs]

Skip to 21:07 for backroad driving. I will post part 2 in the next day or so, SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss it!

[@jean-lucpicard5030]

Gjeebs Great vid 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@nilocool4284]

Heres a dude from germany, own a 2016 St Wagon, love it! But when my car dealer let me drive the rs for two hours over Autobahn and backroads, man the St felt sluggish driving it home. Despite the hard ish ride (kW suspension solve it, ask matt farah), the rs is the far better choice for driving pleasure and fun! So long from germany :-)

[@Gjeebs]

Thank you!

[@jesseskeletor]

Going from a 2014 ST1 to my 2017 RS2 changes everything for me. I've had my RS for over 6 months now and have loved every mile of driving.

[@dorfmigerstorf6803]

I've owned a 17 RS for about 4 years, absolutely glad I decided to buy it and always brings a smile to face every time I drive it 😀 😄 great video

[@Gjeebs]

Good to hear that. I am considering getting an 18

[@anthony49812]

Just bought a RS and picking it up in 2 weeks this video has got me so excited for it, I cant wait. Great vid 👍

[@gregcrezee4071]

Kudos to you. It's so nice to see someone actually driving an American hatch! Bravo to you. Thanks for the vid.

[@phillwaller]

weren't these made in Germany?

[@Wvcountrykid]

@@phillwaller they were!

[@Wvcountrykid]

RS was actually made in Germany. The Focus and Fiesta ST is the only American Cars that were made in America

[@gregcrezee4071]

You are absolutely correct sir. But to me, it says Ford on the tag, that's American to me.

[@Barstool300]

Thanks for the video! I love my ST but really want an RS only thing stopping me is the price and my commute is long so the better MPG on the ST is another factor but the RS just seems like so much fun

[@UrW0rstNighmare]

You know, you always do this to me. Happy for my ST puts some mods into.Then, I see your face driving the RS. Great points so far! Interested in driving one but would like to get off the platform all together as you mentioned.

[@Gjeebs]

Haha yea ST is a great car no doubt AWD is just more fun that’s all

[@oceanhome2023]

There are several advantages staying with the ST , you will get excellent gas mileage with the smaller engine , without the frictional losses from the extra transmission and all the weight associated with that .

[@dillonwilkinson6267]

Just saying, the 2.3 block (rs block for those who don’t know) are open deck block making it much weaker than the 2.0 block. You can have more power adding mods on stock internals and block. This is why i went st over RS, stage 3 tuned as of now and i can steadily beat stock rs’s and some slight modified ones. No doubt the RS is a great car but if you’re looking for modding and looking for mods and reliability when you get into power, IN MY OPINION, yes we all have opinions it’s okay. In my opinion the ST is a better choice

[@joeyortiz757]

But the RS looks so mean i love my st but i will love to have the RS

[@divinfLLC]

@@joeyortiz757 just do a front facia swap. The PTU on the RS is garage too

[@jdmteggy2388]

u not getting a rs to make 600 hp its about handaling its way better car then a st in everyway its a fun car to drive even at 400hp it handles amazing there are other cars to get if u wanna make over 500 if u wanna have to convince urself about ur st its not better and u saying u have to make all this hp to actually beat a stock rs shut up lmao

[@d00fin]

​@@jdmteggy2388I'm getting an RS to keep stock and daily it lol

[@bigjoejaquelon7561]

@@jdmteggy2388yeah like he putting in over 4 k just to beat a stock rs😂soon as a rs with tune pull up then what

[@LakeLads]

I put a full Boomba short throw with the short throw transmission adapter with aluminum bushing, worth every penny. I absolutely love my FoRS. It's the perfect daily driver.

[@FunkyShaf]

Ugh this video makes me want to take my ST on some twisty back roads so badly! Too bad it's 10 degrees out with snow/ice on the roads.

[@RSKev]

Exactly me right now! Where you at? I’m north of chicago

[@FunkyShaf]

Kevin Z I’m in Kansas City. Ready for spring.

[@sinistershafter]

@@RSKev yup same here just waiting for this inclement weather to pass

[@wesleywhite4963]

that's what makes it fun, the voice in the back of your head saying that you might crash and/or die; and the other voice telling you not too, plus the adrenaline. Fun times!

[@wesleywhite4963]

let me edit, just don't go as fast and counter steer, with a fwd car, all you have to do is turn the wheel the other way and floor it, physics does the rest

[@lav773]

Very cool car I'm getting one next time . But I still love my ST3 👊🕶

[@HotRonnie]

I think you could get a lot of satisfaction out of customizing and adding more power mods to your ST rather than buy a different car, especially since yours is paid off. No car payment means you can put that money into your car. I would love to see more installation videos and product reviews from you. I think the channel would get a lot traffic in result. There aren't many people out there that are good for that. It would be cool to see more car reviews from you as well. As always, great video man! I love that stealth grey!

[@Gjeebs]

Yea stealth grey is awesome. I have more install videos coming

[@pcm7315]

These guys are fun to watch. And they don't nag about the seats or the ride; they just drive and enjoy the car.

[@ChristopherJames24]

Nice vid. Getting my 2017 Focus ST today. Cant sleep, super excited.

[@Gjeebs]

That’s awesome man. Congrats!

[@ChristopherJames24]

Gjeebs Single best purchase I have ever made. I am in love lol. Kona Blue like yours.

[@ChristopherJames24]

4 weeks into ownership, absolutely zero buyers remorse, cant wait to start modding.

[@clarkson427]

I bought the last of the 2018 ST ST3 in stealth grey and I totally love it, maybe my next one will be the RS!

[@Ringland_Failure]

David Clarkson 2018 ST2 here, I actually had a buddy buy a BRAND NEW 2016 focus RS 2 in 2018 with 23 miles now that was sick find but he also ended up paying $30k I’m happy paying my $17k for my ST2 that had 12k miles sad I couldn’t get AWD but I’m happy with it

[@ValenNitto]

That grey looks so damn menacing.

[@Thomas8892Q]

That’s a beautiful RS. I’ve tracked my Golf R against these and they can hold their own. I’ve seen a nitrous blue RS wreck at the track. Took a turn too hot and skidded off and pooped two tires and scuffed the rocker panel. . Keep the videos coming.

[@Gjeebs]

Releasing another one soon. I would love to review a golf R too. I almost got one before getting my ST

[@gonedeep43]

I'm gunna guess between 30k and 33k for that used RS?

[@RSKev]

Great review, happy with my ST but the RS is so badass!

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

ST actually has the better engine!

[@Wvcountrykid]

@@Paper.Power.Politics yeah I heard the 2.3 liter in the RS is Junk

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

@@Wvcountrykid well it’s not junk. I have the 2.3l in my ecoboost mustang, I have upgraded turbo and intercooler , intake, down pipe, charge pipes. And on e30 tune on stock engine and stock fuel system, and I’m making 420whp I beat GTs and scat packs all day. Of course they stock or just bolt ons. So yeah it’s not crap. Before they had a hard gasket issue which would cause the block to break. So yes the 2.3 is known to be the weaker block, that’s why guys use the ST block or the twin scroll block with 2.3 internals and not use the 2.3 block. But still 2.3 is a very good engine , makes lots of power. But anything after 420whp it’s risk of failure at some point

[@jaimeguzman5795]

I'm in Phoenix as well. I have a 2017 in the same color. You can drift it in track mode just fine. For the apple car play have you tried unlocking your phone when you connect it?

[@Jayhawx]

I'm hoping to get one of these for the first car I buy. Looks amazing, and price ain't too bad

[@teasquare]

I've really enjoyed Android Auto so far in my ST👌🏻👌🏻 normally will only use it for longer drives tho, just reg bt for short trips

[@focusst273]

Great vlog, wish could've gotten an RS at the time got my ST but no regrets what so ever. ST over Honda always, my opinion.

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

But the ST has a way better engine and has a lot more aftermarket capacity then the R.S.

[@andreheard2684]

Try the Cobb shift knob. I love it . Any round one is much better than the odd shaped one that comes factory.

[@GregMach1982]

My next car for sure I like my ST but this thing when I test drove 2017 white RS Mind blown couldn't stop smiling.. couple years I'll trade it in..

[@BrendanDalponte]

Badass video man you great job think starting a KZbin channel on my 2009 cobalt ss turbo sedan

[@Gjeebs]

Thank you! I think you should!

[@BrendanDalponte]

Yes been thinking about it but I have already done something to it and not doing much more to it anymore

[@ColtonColugo]

Awesome video Gjeebs!

[@Gjeebs]

Thank you!

[@alecpartain6485]

Will have my ST soon. Tucson AZ

[@Gjeebs]

Congrats!!!!

[@coreybaker2485]

Me too, it's going down with my tax $$$ this year

[@amyfrankie100]

Come to the home of rs and St here in the uk we will show you what to do with these babies and how we make 700 750 bhp you should see our sleeper cars also. Good to see you look after your st and rs some just don't appreciate good cars.

[@michaelleonte6075]

I go to pavs all the time! I wish I had an rs, but the st is just fine :)

[@KrismanX]

Should’ve kept that last bit of conversation complete I really wanted to hear the sentiments for people shopping around.

[@saschahamelryck7003]

I got My new Focus ST3 in Stealth Grey 1 year ago, still loving it every day. For me here in Belgium its more then enough power. I don't really miss the extra power of the RS. Main reason why i Chose the ST over the RS is ride quality (RS was insanely hard here on our shit quality roads) and it is my daily driver. And Fuel consomption. My friend has the 2019 RS he does 300-350km / tank I manage 580-600 km / tank of gas. And gasoline is expensive over here so yeah XD. would love the AWD though.

[@Gjeebs]

Makes sense! I wish we could get stealth grey on our ST’s in the US

[@chaseandronas9567]

This man got off whites on he ballin

[@jacobethandurham4]

I traded a pair for them that I got for retail! They're my babies. I'm surprised anyone noticed hahaha

[@chaseandronas9567]

I saw the off white tag and paused the video to see if I was right lol

[@jacobethandurham4]

Haha yeah they were on my grail list. Love them and they are mad cozy

[@sneakerknockerz702]

C&D Gaming i notice as soon as i see the orange laces lol, i want the all black ow prestos

[@teasquare]

Is disconnecting the symposer the same in the ST? I'd like to experiment with that.

[@DankKrises]

I love my focus rs. I love the seats and how it handles. Deffently glad i got my rs. Got it 2 weeks ago.

[@StarryBoar]

Hey man i know its been a few years now but if you manage to reply to this i have a question for your buddy about living with the car in the heat of AZ and if any problems have presented itself with charge temps or coolant. Thanks.

[@edwinvargas3706]

17:25 Its easy to tell how much you wanted to put it on Drift Mode! lol Don't blame you I would've done the same thing; try to have as much fun as possible on an RS! Good vid btw!

[@Gjeebs]

Thank you!

[@graememonie468]

I own a Focus ST and I love it. However, I have just bought a Focus RS and get it next Friday! Test drove it yesterday and it is superb, it’s well worth the extra cash.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea I agree. Congrats on the RS!

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

I really don’t understand people! Guess its lack of knowledge on the platform, only big difference why I would consider the RS is because the AWD but ad far as engine , ST has the better engine and more potential for aftermarket goals!! The 2.3 block is very limited , specially for big power cars people end up using the 2.0 ST block or the TS block with the 2.3 internals and 2.3 factory head which can handle 600whp+ reliably.

[@harrisj2278]

Great video Ben, I’ve owned an ST and now an RS and yes they share similar interiors but that’s about it the powertrain in the RS is what you’re paying for and it is night and day vs the ST. I say anyone considering making the jump should do it you won’t be sorry.

[@Merc306.]

Currently in the process myself!

[@totov7325]

I wish so expensive the rs is worth like 35k

[@clarkeynjc]

RS engine unreliable unfortunately, head gasket issues lots of recalls

[@pulsartech2945]

clarkeynjc there were way more recalls for the ST 😂 the head gasket recall was fixed and was just a simple overlook. Other than that I haven’t really seen any others that didn’t also apply to the ST

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

ST actually has the better engine, and the ST has major power potential over the 2.3 open deck block, and then if you put a 2.3 head on the ST block pushing well over 500whp.. RS is just awd. But the 2.0 ST closed deck block is way better block

[@CryptbloomEnjoyer]

k im buying an RS you convinced me. You convinced me to buy an ST back in 2019 now I have the finances to upgrade it.

[@danielster8878]

2:09 what a nice shot, damn

[@jessebudelman]

I’m really tempted to trade in my ST for a RS, seeing as I’m gonna be making a little bit more money at my new job. I just feel like I’m gonna be bent over a barrel on the resell value on my ST2 with 64k Miles.

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

ST has better engine for modding and has a after market potential edge over the 2.3. The ST block has a really strong block vs the 2.3 block which is open deck and weak!! With The price difference of the RS and ST I rather out the extra money into my ST and get a 2.3 stroker kit installed in my 2.0 ST block and then your smoking every RS there is plus hell cats!

[@TheEquivalentXchange]

Only gripe I have against the RS is the engine design. From factory the engine is already at its limit due to the open deck design, and adding any extra power really increases your chances for failure. A lot of people are swapping the 2.0 block and stroking for the reliability. I of course would love own an RS but the ST is perfect for me as a daily.

[@RolandKoller90]

TheEquivalentXchange the rs has a 2.3 block.

[@TheEquivalentXchange]

@@RolandKoller90 Meant that owners of RS are actually swapping in the 2.0 block since it's stronger than the 2.3 since it's closed deck

[@RoyClaessen]

excellent video

[@Gjeebs]

Thank you!

[@bawlout9367]

I have a 13 ST3 ST in Yellow, I get looks and questions allll day long my favorite is "Is that a volvo?" -___- After that I'm hooked on the look and feel of the ST Saving money now for an RS in blue or gray

[@Gjeebs]

Yea they are both amazing cars and the RS is crazy

[@teamextreme334]

I have a 18 golf-R and I still like the RS too.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea both great cars

[@Toddford1568]

Quick question does the rs have ambient lighting like your st3

[@TheDealer6373]

It has red lights in the door pockets and floor and cup holder if that's what you mean.

[@staytrippy11]

Does bro have the off white presto with the orange laces jeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzz

[@justinfay3011]

Such a good looking car. Would love to have one. But i'm saving for a property to rent out rather than put monthly payments into a depreciating asset.. even if it is awesome

[@Gjeebs]

Smart

[@isabelle.c011]

Fbo fully customized st3 strat tune test drove the rs and honestly not worth upgrading unless you dont owe on your st but even then this far in id rather just gn big turbo than buy awd

[@cambothaichinese]

I upvoted for the meme ad at the end 👌

[@Gjeebs]

Hahahah a timeless meme

[@robcii01]

On the Android Auto piece, plug the phone in via USB and open Android Auto app on the phone. It doesn't work well via Bluetooth

[@Gjeebs]

Good tip thank you

[@jacobethandurham4]

yeah i did that too..... still low key garbage.

[@jwb4bb]

Just FYI, CarPlay blows too. It turn a your phone into an iPhone from 2007 with extremely limited features. Check out an exhaust vid I made of mine on my channel. I put a pic back by the exhaust with a dead cat on it to kill wind noise, sounded great, very nasty. I was very surprised.

[@jwb4bb]

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[@oceanhome2023]

I have a 2018 ST and one of the best things I like about it is I can play with it and get awesome gas mileage I get 25 daily and I step on it every drive

[@kmuinde]

Yeah cylinder head gasket was a major issue

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Any chance you're gonna do another meet one day?

[@Gjeebs]

Yes I am for sure just need to set a date

[@ericm8564]

Had an st. Went to RS. Then back to ST. BETTER DAILY!

[@philipscott9117]

how so? I am in between both, I really like the st haven't tried a RS yet. AWD for winter is the main reason not power, plus the ST is cheaper to buy and fuel.

[@PapaP86]

@@philipscott9117 Bigger sidewall tires, more compliant suspension (so more comfortable ride overall), cheaper oil, better MPG and both the FWD and 2.0L are cheaper to own and fuel. Oil is a good bit cheaper for the ST as well. I went from the ST to the RS. If you're just looking for a fun and practical daily, ST is the ticket IMO. The RS is better if you're planning to do autocross and/or track or drive a ton of twisty roads for fun, but the ST is decent for those as well. The RS just has the extra edge, but it comes with some compromises (as any car does really).

[@agentk4257]

I went from fist to rs back to fist. The fist was just way more fun to me. I think its mainly the shorter gears of the fist that made it more fun to daily.

[@Weltbummler23]

Lol i couldn’t imagine going to an ST after an RS

[@agentk4257]

@@Weltbummler23 the rs was more beautiful and I loved looking at it and taking pics of it but my fist was way more fun.

[@Nicholas-xc1yi]

Just gonna send it

[@clarkeynjc]

Great video, RS looks a great weekend car but as a daily driver a hard ride, would worry about parking it anywhere too, I worry enough about my ST

[@FashionOutLook]

clarkeynjc I had a St for a sec and never worried about parking it. It looks like a regular focus to most people who are just quickly looking. Now the RS, yea I would be worried.

[@clarkeynjc]

@@iamnoah26 Thanks for letting me know, would love an RS sometime, I live in the UK more lightly will be getting the new shape ST though when it comes out. Yes I'm with you on the parking especially people opening there doors hard on to yours, so park well away from others and walk to my girlfriends annoyance!

[@TheDealer6373]

Most people think my car is just a regular focus at 1st look but I'm rocking the stealth grey. If you swap out the struts with fords newer struts than the ride is not bad at all. The Pogo feel goes away. 2016 struts are garbage.

[@clarkeynjc]

@@TheDealer6373 Thanks for letting me know

[@geoffnelson64]

@@clarkeynjc getting the automatic or manual trans?

[@randyflask5142]

The greatest Rally car, the Ford Escort Mark2, 3 was a daily driver.

[@KerterBerger]

st2 seats are great compared to the st3.. just sucks they aren't heated.

[@user-uq7lk1xr7u]

they suck ass fake leather. st3 is real leather

[@wjrneo2]

Track Mode with suspension in normal mode is the ONLY way to drive the car. Owned an RS since 2016 when they were brand new, put more than 70,000 miles on one. Confidence level high.

[@Racer-M]

Inlove both of these cars. Rs is top notch but st is such a close second. They did such a good job making the st feel worth buying even with fwd and 250 hp. Honestly I never double take at a sti. But if I see an evolution im gawking until it passes.😅 please dont bring that rs to mexico..

[@PapaP86]

I just ended up trading in my 2016 ST3 for a Certified Pre-Owned 2017 RS2 Saturday. I got a great deal on it and warranty (5.5 year/70k from now bumper to bumper and powertrain warranty). Totally worth it. You guys are 100% correct the car encourages you to drive like an ass, lmao. I want to drive it way harder more often than my ST, even with a tune on my ST. I also ordered the carbon shifter for the RS.

[@oceanhome2023]

Doesnt the 2018 RS have an actual LSD ? For that reason I would hold out for the 2018 RS ! Comments!

[@Gjeebs]

Yes 18’s all have lsd’s they only built 1000

[@LB83.]

Any cooland problems ??

[@annejones3603]

Has anyone had a problems with ford focus 1_0 three cylinder engine peeking water into all 3 cylinders my car is 9 years old 70,000

[@Nicholas-xc1yi]

Sweet

[@agustinespinoza4460]

If I had the money to get a Ford Focus RS, what other car would be it’s competition?

[@Gjeebs]

VW Golf R, Civic Type R, Audi S3 or RS3

[@richardnixon4345]

Had the head gasket done.? Had any other faults?

[@duvid927]

He mentions in the video of the recall work being done

[@johnbull362]

Sold

[@nicholasagudo1366]

Your buddy was sweating hard when you pulled on freeway lol look at his hands

[@TomCastello1]

There's another reason not to buy an RS over an ST, because some people don't want to pay 40k for a Focus. If you're talking used RS vs used ST the RS used is still more than double that of an ST. The ST in my opinion is a better buy but if you don't mind spending gobs of money on a Focus by all means get the RS.

[@divinfLLC]

I own an RS and it is a maintenance/ reliability nightmare. ST is much more reliable power train.

[@decaygrim8943]

All stock minus the head gasket swap lol

[@righteyeproductions87]

Hey man I'm a new RS owner in the PHX area we should link up.

[@Gjeebs]

Not sure if you are referring to me or Jacob but I am down

[@MickeyR6]

I love those RS too bad they are gone for 2019 already.

[@totov7325]

There actualy not only in north america countries like europe asia and australia are still avaible to buy

[@Mattedmz]

Lot of used dealerships still have them .. got one for only 30k

[@Ringland_Failure]

Freeflow Lifestyle I met a guy bought his 2016 brand new in 2018 so they are there somewhere

[@skiatheshade]

Making me wish I had an RS instead of my ST!

[@megolito961]

if you have not already, Get a 245+ wide tire with some rly nice rubber like pilot sport 4s and take the ST out for a spin after. My st has every part on it i could throw at it and it was never good enough, you always just kinda want more from it. but those tires rly made a massive difference over the 235 goodyears. with launching/ handing and braking

[@skiatheshade]

@@megolito961 that's a good idea. That's an expensive upgrade though, when I have pretty new tires :/ lol

[@megolito961]

@@skiatheshade yea if you have new tires i wouldnt do it either, i took me 3 pairs of tires before i really decided to invest in some good ones. idk why but i normally take the cheapest route i can with tires lol and this time i dropped 1300$ and honestly think it was worth every dollar. crazy to think im super happy spending 1300$ on big chunks of rubber but i am lol

[@hodlwise2470]

@@megolito961 which tires did you get, exactly? Pilot Sport 4s, I'm assuming?

[@pulsartech2945]

Hodl Wise the continental DWS06 is also a really good tire

[@eastone8514]

I had ST. I loved it. But, I wish I knew at that time that RS will be coming out. I would have waited and saved more money to buy RS. Really wanted the 2018 Limited edition of RS but, they are hard to find now. Damn, I wish Ford would've killed one of the other vehicles instead of ST/RS. Half of people that drive trucks don't even need them.

[@gonedeep43]

Did he mention how much he paid for the Pre Owned RS?

[@wokekidd]

Thomas Whitmore I’ve seen most around 32-37k with those kinds of miles but I’ve been seeing some under 30k a little more often..

[@DR4WZ]

@@wokekidd I don't they'll drop a whole lot more either. These cars are known to appreciate in value over time. Especially being limited production.

[@ericm8564]

Had an 2018 ST. Traded for a 2017 RS. Sold RS. Just bought another 2018 ST. Seats. Suspension. Not as fun at lower speeds, and cost.

[@frankschneider2950]

Tune that thing with Mountune and put a decent exhaust on it.

[@dham99]

its a 2016 and his ST is already paid off? Must have made double payments..nearly all finance options are 60 or 72 months. I got my '16 ST in August of 2016, with maintenance warranty, financed was $29.5k or so. I pay $415/mo, and still owe $17k. I've wanted to trade mine in for an '18 Limited Edition RS (I have RaceRed, I'd want a RR RS or the color of this one is nice too)...but I'd be upside down and my payments while more than affordable, I cant justify $550-600/mo for the same car with 100 more hp and AWD. In South Texas an AWD isn't necessary, and I kind of like my tires spinning abit..requires more driver mod to control vs a planted AWD set up... so I'm torn on the upgrade :/

[@dham99]

also...damn you AZ guys and your no 'front plate' law... cops harass you here for not having one (and sticking it in your window isn't legal, but most do it that way, plus its a great way to get decapitated lol). Granted we have no emissions and can modify our cars to almost no extent, suspension, wheels, exhaust, etc....so its not like we're in CA where the auto-Nazi's pull you over for having a bug on your windshield lol

[@Gjeebs]

One of your senators is trying to change that law haha I would vote for him. Search for the story on CarBuzz. Also yea I paid mine off in under 3 years. I would suggest you do not go under water in your car financing. Just keep it and pay it off. There will always be cool cars you can get and having full equity in a car is where you want to be

[@thekid6090]

You can finance for 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 or 72 months, what are you talking about lol? What did you do, put like $1 down on the car? Lol, put like 50-60% down at least, dude. Why tf would you finance so much and for so long? That's why you don't buy a new car. I just bought a 2018 Ford Focus ST3 with 2,000 miles for $19K. I financed $3K. I own the car now. Paid it off in 3 months lol.

[@miguelvelez1696]

What suspension Have

[@Gjeebs]

Just the white line springs

[@skyhawk21]

Problem with that rs focus, more maint costs, issues, and that small ass differential for all wheel drive burns itself up before 30,000 miles since it gets so hot and holds barely any fluid inside to keep it cool down. Race it around all the time, you need to switch out fluid very frequently. All wheel drive is not faster than two wheel drive in same class for track racing. All wheel drive is for off-road rally to keep grip and stay planted. More grip less speed. As ugly as Honda civics type r are, they do have the perf mods already installed and ready to go for ok price... I’m not sure your buddy’s rs has automatic dampening because no matter what setting you used in video, the suspension was rough as crap or he had way too much air in tires. That thing would not bounce and appears to just shake and vibrate from every bump.. Honda auto dampening actually works and softens ride. Too each his own. Your focus st is probably better! Since ford is done with focus and sending them to USA to sell, I guess u guys got antiques now.. enjoy it while you can!!

[@Spart1269]

I have the 18 red SE and to be honest I don’t believe there is a difference the sport and normal dampers

[@pulsartech2945]

Matthew Thibs you have an SE it’s nothing close to an ST/RS it’s a super cheap model. Unless the SE is your version of an RS in your country

[@jacobethandurham4]

not EVERY time...

[@Thomas.R]

by R32 did you mean R32 Skyline? Or VW r32?

[@Gjeebs]

VW R32

[@FXNinja911]

You can clearly hear the VR6 engine when they were chasing it so it was a VW

[@oceanhome2023]

Drift mode would be useless for me and just a sacrifice of good tires .

[@dangleason9023]

You really think the Type R beats the RS? I don't think that's right. It may beat the ST, but not the RS.

[@Gjeebs]

On a track it does better 100% of the time just because it’s lighter and more track focused. Look up some videos of them going head to head. It’s crazy how fast the type R is

[@Gjeebs]

Unless the track is wet

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Too bad Ford didn't add the LSD to the 2016 & 2017 models :(

[@Gjeebs]

Yea that would have been awesome

[@supertiger2898]

Hearing so many bad things about RS engines might get the ST instead

[@oceanhome2023]

I’m getting LSD on my ST

[@60viking]

Yeah get a st. Power and stability isn't for everybody. You do know the head gasket is totally fixed. The only other problem I can think of is getting tickets.:)

[@wizat100]

Makes me change my mind about settling for the ST and spring for an RS. Thank you kind Sir. Check my Instagram out @erod_photos lots of car pics.

[@oceanhome2023]

Honda Type R does so well because of the LSD

[@Gjeebs]

That and its light weight

[@user-uq7lk1xr7u]

He should of gotten the shell seats

[@Gjeebs]

Can’t get those in the US

[@eg-xf5ic]

Wrx or st?

[@Gjeebs]

ST

[@michaeln.7083]

Let's see AWD or Front wheel shouldn't even be a question.. all wheel all better plus resale value is gonna hugely better many more modes too..even stock they're great

[@thomasoleson2651]

This should be good.

[@Gjeebs]

I hope you enjoy it. I will be releasing part 2 very soon

[@thomasoleson2651]

@@Gjeebs I think you just made one of the best RS review vids on you tube... The way you mounted the camera really shows the sense the suspension is giving you.

[@gazg00]

First!!

[@Gjeebs]

Great work Gary haha

[@gazg00]

@@Gjeebs great vid Ben!!! Love that review.............didn't know you had different trim levels on the RS..........looks like you had a blast! Can't wait for part 2!!! Thanks to Jacob.

[@guillermopacheco5005]

I want to get an RS but put ST seats in it

[@Pablo-sr2zx]

Why the RS seats are far more better for comfort and also for looks that's such a dum comment to come out with

[@guillermopacheco5005]

@@Pablo-sr2zx I have an RS now and yes the seats suck still

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

I’m 17 I’m lucky I can afford the st

[@pulsartech2945]

Why do I have 6 neutrals I’m 23 and I can barley afford the ST😂 I hope I can afford the RS next year

[@thomasoleson2651]

I re like sometimes for fun. yeeeyee

[@martinpratley4632]

Optional bucket seats look so much better than those

[@Gjeebs]

Yea sadly you can't get them as a factory option in the US

[@martinpratley4632]

@@Gjeebs that's a shame really nice colour though I went with the NB

[@Gjeebs]

@@martinpratley4632 That's sweet! I'd still like to own one eventually

[@martinpratley4632]

@@Gjeebs do it you won't regret it the car still puts a smile on my face after 5 years

[@hoopersmith]

I just could not justify the cost...for me. 252hp in a little hatch is pretty good. I would love the AWD. I also went with the ST1...so I was obviously looking to keep my cost down. I got the upgraded wheels but nothing else. I needed something cheap (by todays standards) but needed it to be fun or I would not have any fun with it. The ST fit pretty much everything I needed. I wouldn't mind a bit more room in the back seat area but such as it is. I never sit back there anyways, lol. I would prefer at least RWD over FWD but I guess that must cost more to make because everyone is all into this FWD stuff these days.

[@RolandKoller90]

Hooper Smith I also got a 2018 st1, I’ve done a bunch to it. Not sure on my power now. The only thing I want is awd.