I bought a Ford Focus RS MK1 as my new daily driver. Here's why.... - Vlog 155

I recently bought a 2004 Ford Focus RS MK1 as my everday car to replace the M4. Here's why...

[@CarFocused]

Good to see you back! I had one of these back in 2008, lovely cars. A bit of a timeless design from Ford too. Still look great even today 😃

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate. It has aged very well, maybe not so much the interior though! Hope all is well with you. Your MK2 looks stunning 😁

[@CarFocused]

@@FezzaYT thanks mate. I’m still loving it 3 years down the line 😃 Look forward to more videos with this Mk1 👍🏻

[@AdamRainey]

Excellent choice! I feel exactly the same about new cars recently - they just don't give me the fizz

[@FezzaYT]

Hi Adam! Hope all is well mate :)

[@smiffymiffed2734]

Nice to see a video Justin - I’m a bit like you as in I got tired of the new cars I was driving and have ended up with a “project” car, not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s a 07 plate Audi TT Mk2 - OK, I think some think of them as a “hairdressers” car but I’m really enjoying getting back to basic driving and some tinkering, which new cars don’t allow - look forward in your coming vlogs, hasta luego😀

[@FezzaYT]

Hi Smiffy! I think the older TTs are a great buy. Reliable, fun and good looking sports cars. I was just checking one out the other day 😊

[@johnsimeone7499]

Great to see you back, maybe some videos of you taking it around the track. 🤔😉😊

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks john. Yes, I'm taking it to the track next week 😁

[@eppyz]

Hello Stranger 😁 Missing your old RS maybe?? I know what you mean about the new cars. I was hoping to get back into an Mitsubishi Evo 9 MR but prices now are 3 times higher than when I purchased my then new 2006 Evo MR in 2006😲. So I'm in a MK7.5 VW GTI at the moment. So good to see you again my friend👍 I haven't seen Victoria online for a while hope she is doing well 🙏

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! I've just always had a soft spot for the MK1. Well, in fact any fast Ford! Victoria is good, just very busy with her business but she's hoping to kick start her channel again. Hope all is well with you

[@VictoriaCooper]

We shall be back soon!!!

[@richboy900]

This was THE hatch back in the day 🔥

[@wellwh0]

What a perfect purchase. My favorite RS. Look after it and keep it forever. I agree about new cars all are bland and they went nuts with new car prices. Enjoy!

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate. The plan is definitely to keep it forever :)

[@ianwalton5156]

Lovely car. I bought a 2018 Mk3 ST, turning the traction control off & keeping it in a straight line with a heavy foot puts the fear of god in me & it definitely reminds me of the XR3i I had when I was a sprocket.

[@KrisFLton]

Totally agree @fezza. I too have turned my back on modern and new. All too heavy, too big and too fast with too many driver aids to have fun on many public roads. Many engineer out the driver. Old school, light weight, modest power, and thrash it. That’s where the fun is for me.

[@hdmk213]

Lovely car, looks like a great example too. I love the simple looks of the Mk1, particularly in RS guise. Great purchase Justin!

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks! Yes, always been a big fan of the MK1 Focus. Was always a great looking car and made better as an RS. I love the understated looks of the RS

[@sixxgunz3774]

Great choice! Any focus period is a blast to mod and drive.

[@AdamLeask]

Great purchase Justin, there's nothing quite the same as the feedback from a more analog car. Looking forward to plenty of videos of the new (to you) RS!

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks Adam. Really going to try and make more of an effort to post regularly on the channel! Hope you're well

[@Zadster]

Yay! Welcome back (again)! I totally agree about modern cars. Characterless, chuffin' expensive for what they are, heavy, and nothing that makes me actually like them. I was mentally going through the "interesting" cars on the market the other day, and I just couldn't think of a new car that I would want. Plenty of super efficient diesel/electric/hybrids that would transport me effortlessly and efficiently, at the cost of a small terrace house in the early 2000s. As German manufacturers get increasingly obsessed with the Chinese market and the abolition of new internal combustion engines in 8 years, I can't see things changing for the better. Life should be enjoyed, not tolerated, so good for you! Contrary to what many people think, softer springs/dampers may well give you better road holding. Oh yeah, and 300bhp will tend to give you torque steer and mega turbo lag. But I think you know that ;)

[@FezzaYT]

Hi mate! Yeah, the future doesn't look like much fun! I was thinking about softer springs the other day, just to make it more comfortable for when the gf is in the car, so that she's not bouncing all over the place 😅

[@Gegsite]

A Dream car.... Cant find even one for sale in my country... Nice Fezza!

[@velcs]

As a 20 year old the Mk1 RS was my poster car. I completely get the “analog” driving experience you are enthusiastic about. I have owned a Mk3 RS since new alongside a 2001 Ford Puma 1.7 which I have fitted an LSD too and use mainly for track days. The Mk3 RS is a great car and I love it, but the Puma is a complete hoot and has me laughing out loud. You have to work hard and rag the nuts off it to get the best out of it, and it loves to lift-off oversteer which means I never truly trust it (or my ability to catch it) but the end result is a raw, involved and exciting experience. The RS on the other hand is brilliant fun but I know that much of the excitement is the result of the technology rather than my ability to tame it (or not)!

[@FezzaYT]

The Puma is a great car. Brilliant fun and I know what you mean about the lift off oversteer 😅. Nice pair of cars to own!

[@jackyboyvlogs1010]

You need to review a mk2 focus rs

[@FezzaYT]

Would love to. Quite a rare sight in these parts of Spain but if I can get my hands on one....

[@Huunterolson]

@@FezzaYT would love to see that

[@ManilvaRS]

Seen you around a few times in Sabi with it, could tell it was modified by the sound (and smell) but wasn’t expecting 300bhp. Definitely hold onto it as mk1s are climbing in price now.

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! Yes, it has "that" smell. Hopefully catch up soon mate

[@monty6545]

Welcome back Sir , great choice you made there , i have the mk2 version .

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! Love the MK2 too. Such fun and absolutely lovely engine :)

[@monty6545]

@@FezzaYT The mk1 with 300 bhp must be great fun i'm sure . I am running the Mountune MR375 upgrade lol .

[@abrahamg4005]

First of all, welcome back, you have been missed. Secondly I totally agree, new cars are just dull, they lack personality. I recently sold my MK7 Golf R for the same reason. Now in the hunt for my first Porsche, a first gen Boxster

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks Abraham! My friend recently bought a first gen Boxster and it's such a lovely car and not as expensive as it should be! Great choice :)

[@VictoriaCooper]

Do it!!

[@paulwright9656]

Utterly fantastic cars! I had one when it was about 18 months old and loved every single mile I drove it. The handling was amazing (until the tyres wore), admittedly the interior was and still is a bit garish but who cares. I live in Somerset and bought it in Liverpool from the most unassuming guy that you would never have expected to have been into them, but he bought it new when he retired. He told me on the phone that he was a member of an Advanced Motorists Association and he had never taken it over 60mph which I found doubtful until I saw him and the car. I also very much rectified his self imposed speed limit on the way home due to someone in a Porsche Boxster S that thought his car was quicker until we had both reached double the speed limit. Hopefully you'll continue enjoying it Justin and it'll provide you and us with more content!

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks Paul and great to read your story with your car. I've lots of videos planned with it, just need to make the time!

[@chrisjh1982]

Great to see you back Justin. Great choice of car. Hope all is well 👍

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! All good here, just very busy. Hope all is well with you

[@martintownsend2942]

Justin, another great video. Love your honest thoughts and reviews, and totally agree that new cars have lost the fun of driving.

[@FezzaYT]

Hi Martin, thanks for your kind words. Hope all is well with you.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

I was telling someone about your channel last week. Glad to see you back!

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate :)

[@SamAustin]

Great to see you back posting! Love the RS 😁

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks Sam 😁

[@apredwood]

Hi Justin, good to see you back mate. I get what you are saying about newer cars, do you remember my Corolla Gti back in the day? I loved that car, but living in the States now, the choice of older hot hatches is almost none existent. You see the odd interesting car on BaT that people have privately imported, Delta Evo's and stuff like that are going for mad money. I sold my '17 WRX recently because the used car market here is crazy and I couldn't turn down the money that I got. I am now thinking/hoping that a Corolla GR is in my future, but with limited availability, we will have to wait and see. I still have my '99 Boxster, it's fun but a little slow. Get in touch soon, we need to catch up mate! Cheers, Andy.

[@FezzaYT]

Hi mate! That Corolla GTi was so cool, and what lovely screamer of an engine. I don't think I've seen another one since. I just emailed you, let's arrange for next week for a proper catch up. Cheers

[@craigchapman8137]

Well, I didn't see that coming! Great video once again mate. Craig

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate!

[@russrs959]

Glad to see you back fezza!…I had a mk1 and loved it but sold it to get the mk3. Unfortunately mk3 ownership was rather disappointing due to an ongoing oil leak due to the head gasket recall. The dealership couldn’t fix it correctly so I rejected the car and got my money back. I now own a low mileage frozen white focus rs mk2 it’s a beast!

[@FezzaYT]

Great stuff mate. The MK2 is a beast a car. Sorry to hear about your bad experience with the MK3

[@scratchyratface]

I say exactly the same thing. I bought a 2019 Z4 and found it really boring, sold it 12 months later. Bought an Alfa 4C and it's back to raw driving again. Tempted by a Volvo P1800 for the next whip.

[@FezzaYT]

Hi Paul. Love the 4C, such a cool fun car....as is the P1800! That would be quite a delightful pairing :)

[@ScottPC]

Agreed with everything you said! I’m 24 and all the new stuff is just boring to me.

[@FezzaYT]

Hey Scott. It's worrying if even the younger generation are getting bored of the current offerings 😊

[@davidbrownjohn327]

Great to see you back in a Focus RS. Look forward to more vids Justin.

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks David!

[@dukedaz8920]

One of my favourite rs models 👌😎

[@spakkawasp4680]

Love it, I got mine a couple months ago too running 370bhp and it's just so much fun. Good investment as well.

[@FezzaYT]

Wow, thought mine was a handful enough with 310 bhp...but 370....must be completely bonkers 😅

[@tonywheelybarrow]

Yeyyyy! Can start watching you again lol😂

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! Welcome back 😁

[@dwardy]

Think this and the 360 would be my dream garage

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

great choice wicked car good to have a rs back on the channel 👍😀

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks Steve. Hope all is well with you

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

@@FezzaYT yes fine thanks , always looking at focus rs on autotrader 👍😀

[@FezzaYT]

@@STEVEBHPDEVON lol. Yes, I have the same problem 😊

[@chrispig7748]

Thanks for the video

[@johnkrautschneider5750]

Yay 😃 back in an RS 👍 How's the cat's 🐈 like the shirt !!

[@FezzaYT]

Hey John! One of the cats sadly passed away last year. We've still got the Persian cat but she's not very sociable 😆

[@johnkrautschneider5750]

@@FezzaYT Sad news 😢 miss my two. Can't wait to get another Tigger !! Love the RS 😊 enjoy 👍

[@paulward1001]

I wish I hadn't sold mine, just one of the best driving old school cars and it was reliable too. Not sure I am with you as daily though, for all the reasons it's great, try a cold wet morning in winter when you are full of cold then tell me you want to drive it. Soon became a weekend car for me but you probably have the weather for it unlike the UK. Great to see you posting another vid. Awesome car 👍

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate. It hasn't rained here yet since I've had it (although we desperately need some) and I'm already convinced it's going to be quite a handful when it does 😅

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

Love this. I daily drive a 260whp mk1 focus and you are absolutely right about them being a riot to drive. And yes, with the Quaife the act of overtaking or any WOT input where the wheels aren't pointed straight can catch an unwary driver out. Add in the quick weight transfer, short wheelbase, and no driver nannies and this car can catch you out. But damn are they fun to drive.

[@FezzaYT]

Hi Charles. They are so much fun. I've been quite surprised by the pronounced lift off oversteer... wasn't expecting it when it first happened...now I encourage it 😅. Very entertaining car. Glad to hear you are also enjoying yours!

[@kenmason1461]

They really are a blast to drive I owned one of the newer ones with 350 hp AWD for 3 years an 2018 and of course the head gasket had to be fixed but it was prior to sale

[@FezzaYT]

I loved my MK3 RS! Great fun car too. Head gasket went in mine too but it was fixed under warranty so all good 😊

[@kenmason1461]

@@FezzaYT I was fortunate that they checked it at the dealer prior to sale and fixed it but what a blast to drive I love that classic one that you own as well probably as much fun to drive but not quite as much technology which might not be a bad thing

[@kenmason1461]

@@FezzaYT I think I remember watching that video two or three years ago laugh out loud

[@kashv2500]

Awesome car, that and the mk2 rs focus are my favourites. Mk3 RS (standard) felt abit boring tbh.

[@FezzaYT]

I've just always had a soft sport for fast Fords...all of them 😁

[@dmans]

You just can't stay away from an RS for too long :) . I totally feel you on the more "analog" fun of the older cars. Having driven them both, which one would you take on a twisty mountain road?

[@FezzaYT]

That's a tough one Dimos! Both huge fun in their own way...I suppose the MK3 feels a lot more secure and predictable. On my own maybe the MK1, with a passenger the MK3!

[@focus82grothm.84]

Excellent choice of car 😊👍

[@FezzaYT]

😁

[@dennisthemenace49]

Whoever the executive was that kept us from getting this model in the states, I hope they are having a difficult retirement. What a beautiful car.

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! Yeah, they were never destined for the US market. Only 4500 were made so the numbers couldn't justify it unfortunately

[@mrlionrocks]

Welcome back lad, miss the rs vids

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! Looking forward to doing some videos with this car 😁

[@chunnorrixgigatron5642]

HA SIDO UN ACIERTO¡¡ SIN DUDA UNO DE LOS MAS DIVERTIDOS Y ASUNIBLES ECONOMICAMENTE!!! ¡¡

[@FezzaYT]

Gracias! Si, exactamente. Lo difícil es encontrar uno en buenas condiciones. Me costó mucho trabajo encontrar este, que ha sido muy bien cuidado

[@chunnorrixgigatron5642]

@@FezzaYT LA VERDAD ES QUE ESTOS COCHES PASAN POR MANOS DE AMIGOS DEL TUNNING CON MAL GUSTO¡¡ JAJAJAJA

[@VictoriaCooper]

Just when I thought there wasn’t a car on this planet that matched your dress sense… boom! 😂😂 jokes, she is a beaut, perfect add to your garage xx

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! I think the car takes 20 years off me 😊

[@steveedmond9362]

Vic, you've gone quiet 😲😱

[@f00lxpl]

Can't wait for mk1 RS content. I just subscribed again too (unsubscribed when you sold your mk3 haha)

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! Hope you like the videos.... I've got some planned for the coming weeks. Cheers

[@AntoineFRS]

Hey nice to see you back with a Focus RS :)

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! I've missed having a Ford in the garage

[@Sikmrex]

Great to have you back in an RS. I started watching your channel when you had your mk3 back in 2016 (you provided the excitement whilst I was waiting for my mk3 RS to come in). Do you still have the Ferrari?

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate. Wow, 2016...can't believe it was that long ago. Time has really flown. I still have the Ferrari although it's a 430 now. The previous video I did was a sum up of what's in the garage. Hope all is well with you. Cheers

[@bertbird2510]

Looking forward to your next video love the content when is it coming ;)

[@FezzaYT]

Thank! Hopefully recording this weekend 🤞

[@LeggyPete]

Love mine had it 15yrs 😉😎

[@johnmclaughlin2845]

Missed you mate where have you been 👌

[@FezzaYT]

Hey John! Seems as I get older time goes quicker.....and then realise it's been months since my last upload 😅

[@mainman2999]

Nice one Fez. You say its the most fun you've had in a car for years, yes, since the MK3 went I think you mean !! The damping/spring rates are far too firm mate, its like a MK3 in sport damper mode by the look of it ! Get some std springs and dampers on it or your back will be giving you sciatica before long ! Trust me from experience !!

[@FezzaYT]

Lol, yes, will probably need to sort the springs out...they are a bit much at the moment!

[@moonchild666]

Well that looks a hoot!

[@FezzaYT]

Certainly is 😁

[@fatwalletboy2]

Those will soon be fetchimg sierra cossie silly money. Not many made. Cornering is its party piece in the dry. Pity the interior had the gaudy blue bits. All black and grey would have been nicer.

[@FezzaYT]

Prices are definitely rising and I really struggled to find a good one. Un modified ones are the ones that are holding their value really well. I know a lot of people don't like the interior but I've always liked it. Maybe it's the inner child thing 😊

[@marieeadie6700]

brilliant choice. something different from the usual M3 M4 RS4 stuff. much prefer the focus rs 👍👍👍

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks Marie 😊

[@JohnHonda101]

I've had mine 11 years now.

[@FezzaYT]

They are certainly keepers!

[@gyurybach.geox81]

Welcome back!!!when you will take Victoria Cooper for a drive?do you still have(use)the Dacia Sandero?

[@VictoriaCooper]

Can you believe he hasn’t even let me drive it yet?

[@gyurybach.geox81]

@@VictoriaCooper Omg!!! I'm sure the fans will love to see both of you making a video together with that gourgeous Focus Rs!cheers

[@FezzaYT]

Hey Dumi! Yes, hopefully will do a video soon with Victoria. She's been very busy. And yes, the Dacia is very much still here and in daily use 😁

[@FezzaYT]

Not sure I trust you to drive it 😅

[@ghost.driversuk]

So true regarding cars of today ha 👍🏻

[@juancarlosmolina6386]

Buenas se q hablas español, ahora tengo un focus rs mk3 como el q tuvistes, muy diferente con este rs mk1, la diferencia tiene q ser grande y q t qdas de cada generación , saludos

[@FezzaYT]

Hola Juan Carlos. Si, son como noche y día! Pero los dos son muy divertidos. A mí me encantó el MK3, es una pasada de coche 😁. Espero que lo estés disfrutando bien!

[@fordyford]

It may have been originally built as a Mk1 Focus RS but what does it identify as now? 🤣.

[@FezzaYT]

🤣

[@gonzars]

Soy el dueño de tu ex Focus Rs mk3 , me encantaría poder hablar contigo sobre el coche. Un saludo

[@FezzaYT]

Hola Gonzalo! Genial. Mandame un correo a [e-mail] y hablamos. Un saludo

[@joegreen678]

Nice car Justin, I still have a mk3 rs focus, what's it like compared to that ?.

[@FezzaYT]

Hey Joe! They are so very different. The MK3 feels very secure and stable. The MK1...well doesn't 😅

[@steveedmond9362]

Audio not the best 😳

[@paulolouro7300]

I have a FF RS mk1 built number 4183 😊 and you??

[@FezzaYT]

You have quite a late one there! Mine is 930

[@paulolouro7300]

@@FezzaYT i love this version of focus RS

[@martpsx1]

Its a nice car but not as good as the Jimny 🤪

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! The Jimny is very entertaining too....its own unique way 😁

[@bshah4831]

Ironic. I'm selling my Mk3 Focus RS and Giulia QV and switching to an EV.

[@FezzaYT]

Wow... that's quite a stunning pair of cars you're letting go there!

[@bshah4831]

@@FezzaYT Recent attempted theft of my QV accelerated my plan to switch to an EV.

[@justinaldridge]

@@bshah4831 Oh, that's not good. Sorry to hear that mate.

[@1960garyc]

Do you miss the blue ra you had ?

[@FezzaYT]

Hey Gary. I don't tend to miss cars as I see them as transitory. I enjoy driving and trying out different cars. But the RS was a great car and I have some fantastic memories of it

[@1960garyc]

@@FezzaYT I did enjoy watching your vids about the old rs everyone I was over estepona on holiday I looked out for it never saw it tho lol

[@jrlee1072]

How many miles as it done?

[@FezzaYT]

It's on 91,000 km which is 56,000 miles

[@TheBigLebowskix]

Did you make it to the Station ⛽

[@FezzaYT]

Only just 😅

[@TheBigLebowskix]

@@FezzaYT Great to see you again

[@FezzaYT]

@@TheBigLebowskix thanks mate!