Should I Buy a Ford Focus RS?

[@Salomondrin]

that is a damn sick ass color. Not entirely sure but I've been wanting one since Geneva... the blue one looked insane too! I really wanna drive it.

[@countrifiedjose7537]

you wouldn't consider replacing your smart with this? Not sure on the ride comfort.

[@Galaxy89cars]

I've got one coming! I ordered it before I could test drive, but the test drive totally confirmed that I made a great choice!

[@christangpro]

Ayy wassup Salomondrin

[@Salomondrin]

totally different hahahaah I wanna see what the fuzz is all about with this one! looks like so much fun!

[@Salomondrin]

very nice!!! enjoy it and congratulations! What color?!

[@BT-ls5zk]

I think a Focus RS would be one of the best cars to buy to "daily drive" and to also have fun in.

[@Zerofightervi]

Why do people have something against Tim buying a Ford? Yes this is the same company that makes the Transit & KA but it also makes cars like the GT. The Focus RS is the best hot hatch on the market, that includes the RS3 & A45 for all you badge snobs out there. & above all else it's his money.

[@ohTetro]

Transits are actually amazing, they're so rapid

[@Zerofightervi]

+freepieanchips Fair play, I think from some of the comments I've read the only car buying decisions most of them have made involves a games console of some kind.

[@Zerofightervi]

+ohTetro I'll take your word for that, I've only ever drive one in first & reverse gear. I'm more a Sprinter man myself :-)

[@chantalslut]

Exactly! Been there done it. Always afraid you damage something in the expenive one.Trash the cheap one and have a lot of fun :-)

[@Zerofightervi]

+motohead2707 Better dashboards do not equal a better car. The Focus RS is THE car of the moment so it's probably in Tims interest to buy a car that will generate a lot of views. The only other car that is getting the attention the RS receiving is the BMW M2, he already owns the GT4 so why would he go German again?

[@cortarelva]

Your less likely to get car jacked in a Ford than in one of your millionaire cars. Its more practical for daily use. It looks super cool. Oh what the heck if you can afford it get it!

[@cortarelva]

Or you can always get a Golf R. Mmmmmm

[@cruzlara1145]

+cortarelva ford is way better

[@jens_435]

+cortarelva yeah Golf R is good

[@ayosirsnow]

+cortarelva golf r is compared to the ST why would u say something like that lol

[@cortarelva]

sir snow Performance wise the Focus wins easy we all know that, but theres more to an everyday car than just speed.

[@hamronD73]

You should buy one, Shmee. I am happy a man of your stature and success doesn't suffer from badge snobbery like so many of your followers on this page apparently do! Ford has really hit the nail on the head with this car.

[@mattybates78]

Your video was all good mate.....Until you called it a "lower class"...That annoyed me a lot because to me it sounds like you think you're too good/posh for this type of car? Is that the case? If so why do the review? Not trying to slate you at all it just come across as a bit condescending at the end...But like i said good vieo :-)

[@erald188]

the interior look slightly dull. if u wanna get a hatchback get A45 AMG or a golf R

[@randomocityvideos]

AMG interior is shit for the price but the Golfs are nice

[@AAA-sl3mg]

RS3

[@adamshmeissem2986]

Exactly...

[@BerserkFury89]

A45 AMG costs way too much for what that car is. Sure it's "faster", but the difference is incredibly minute, and would not be noticeable in real life application. The golf R has a wonderful interior, however it is rather "boring" for a hot hatch when compared to the RS. It's more focused on the comfort than performance. When choosing between the golf R and the focus RS, you're choosing between a car that's more comfortable vs a car that's faster and more fun.

[@TheDailyBoost]

damn right. get a Golf R

[@apt62]

Nice little hatch, but I just can't stand the interior.

[@sebalavalenzano2385]

i so agree its looks cheap

[@philzrad]

Blame Ford. It' just an eco Focus inside.

[@apt62]

Seba LaValenzano I don't need anything fancy, something like civic type r will do.

[@dingusmagee3326]

I have a Focus ST, which has the same interior with different Recaro's. I've always had two complaints with the design of the Focus. The interior looks/feels cheap. Cheap materials are expected for the segment that the car is in, but they could have done a better job with those materials and made it look a little better. I feel like most car manufacturers could take some lessons on how to do a proper interior from the e46/e39 generation of BMW's. The second is the way the tail lights extend up the rear quarter panel. Something about that has always bothered me.

[@Jimmyxsx]

they invested the money in performance not the interior, amd performance wise its hard to beat.

[@jackthorpe56]

Yes! It's one hell of an awesome car, and you can actually use a lot of the performance it has to offer on the road, unlike supercars.

[@Afrykass]

Of course You should! But not in gray ;)

[@blitzercar4339]

Please take this car in Blue!

[@nathansilvaharmston]

Shmee when are you buying a 2004 corsa in mso shit brown?

[@Shmee150]

MSO didn't exist in 2004

[@nathansilvaharmston]

+Shmee150 it's been resprayed 😎

[@riichcoby7433]

+Shmee150 dude you should i have a ford and i love it great handling and if tou consider it compact your so off its very spacious

[@Love-jr8hf]

+Shmee150 No, please do not purchase this car, purchase another supercar, like my favorite Porsche Panamera.

[@user-iw3zo5gu3b]

lol

[@bengall09]

Definitely, I'm biased as I've ordered one, but it has 5 doors, an OK sized boot, 4WD, drive modes all be it slightly gimmicky, but mine cost me £34,580. Name me another car that ticks all the box's and does it as well as the Focus RS, holds is a value like the RS badge always has and does it for that price! If the speed isn't quite where you'd want it save £8.5k compared to the RS3/A45AMG and bolt the Mountune MP kit on to it when it's released, retaining warranty and I'm fairly confident to say no super hatch would match and Mountune RS for the money, not one!

[@bengall09]

a*

[@ScottPC]

Audi S3 for around 35k 4.5 0-60 and 155Mph. It's not as much a drivers car but a great all round daily driver

[@bengall09]

+ThatGuyNamedScott. C yeah I completely agree, two friends have them one on a 61 plate and one on a 15 plate so both models of S3 and they are brilliant, but given the choice, I went with the RS, so much more character and I believe a better all round driving experience, particularly in the 'fun factor'. And you'll always have the fear of an RS3 pulling up at the lights next to you and knowing that's what you could of had in an S3 🙈 where as the RS holds its own with one!

[@ScottPC]

Benjamin Gallagher but still... If a S3 pulls up to a Ford Focus... The S3 will beat you to 60 by 0.2 seconds... Hahaha

[@bengall09]

+ThatGuyNamedScott. C maybe so, but I know which one id rather take on track and B roads, and I'm almost certain which one will be worth more in a couple of years haha, in the depreciation of the S3 in the first year that would pay for the Mountune upgrade 😂 hahaha

[@richardveskadiaga7139]

I think you should definitely buy this fun hothatch Shmee. If you do decide to buy one, just imagine (without sacrificing performance) how care free you could go about things, not having to choose only 'safe enough' parking to park your car, or worry whether someone will scratch, or god forgive, dent your Porsche. Looks great this Focus.

[@lawyer104]

Tim, I have the Focus RS and it is epic! I ordered one whilst living overseas without even seeing one at a show, came back to the UK for a week, took delivery and went house hunting for a week. It was awesome. Plus my family didn't mind riding in it too (our BMW Touring is on order). Buy one, have care free fun and enjoy!

[@chozen_juan]

Most of the time when someone asks if they should buy something, the answer is No. Things that you should buy, you will not have to ask.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

YES!

[@dimensi0nal]

POSSIBLY!

[@Shmee150]

The top comment is just "YES!", this is a strong sign

[@AC28]

Buy it and use it as a DD for weather and groceries and stuff like that! ..... And because I would enjoy seeing it on the channel LOL

[@Shmee150]

I feel like quite a few people would enjoy seeing content with it too, as well as the supercars.

[@AC28]

True! I know I would enjoy it! Most importantly, id do what you really want though lol, if you want it get it get it, if not then id pass

[@93455Driver]

I think this would be a great daily, very capable of handling camera gear. I think the Golf R interior is better, but the Focus RS has the performance and trick drive chain. If I had Schmee's garage of supercars, the R has some appeal as the daily mule, since neither the R or RS comes close to say the Long Tail.

[@AppyG]

I'd go for the Golf R much better (my opinion)

[@AppyG]

Or the Merc A45 AMG

[@joshhulse6141]

+AppyG 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AppyG]

+Josh GaMing I drive a Transit Connect lol

[@AppyG]

+UndoneSums Very true good Sir.

[@Spitzenhund]

Golf R has no Stick Shift :\

[@Parallax62]

I bought one! 4 weeks into it and I really enjoy driving this baby Beast! Always finding an excuse to go out and drive it lol. One issue, dang fuel tank is only 12.4 gallons! I got use to my F150 that has a 24 gallon tank. Stay safe everyone!

[@guillaumedumas8100]

maybe the new ford gt 😉 ?

[@mooiboyace]

Keep dreaming lol

[@alexanderwood4379]

+Aubrey Donavan yup you had to own a previous GT to even be considered with the amount of submissions they got

[@connorc2221]

why? its close in price to a new 675LT and he meets all of the requirments to own one

[@mooiboyace]

Connor C He hasnt even owned a single Ford or Shelby lol. He has no chance

[@connorc2221]

Gandalf m8 you never know

[@0000ffcube]

Call me cynical but I bet Tim is mostly trying to improve his chances of owning a Ford GT by praising Ford and the Focus RS in this manner.

[@jammyjames5_988]

Good point but why wouldn't he? If it improves his chances of getting a new car then why not lol. (No offence meant btw)

[@boomafoo9]

+TheJammy Jamster because he should be doing "unbiased reviews"

[@0000ffcube]

+TheJammy Jamster Oh absolutely. If he can obtain a Ford GT for our viewing pleasures that would be amazing. Maybe he should drive a transit next :p

[@jimreuss]

or maybe the rs is just a good car? i've seen universal praise for it.

[@alexbalan87]

Was thinking the same thing. But still, it's a pretty cool car.

[@neilranger6710]

Shmee thinks everything is special. " I stepped in a dog turd today. It was a special brown which I haven't personally had on my shoe before, so it has been a thrilling day for me today."

[@Shmee150]

Lucky you!

[@wiredsk8r]

lmfao

[@zaromedia]

Great video Tim, I think you have basically sold yourself on it! It is a fantastic all round car, would love to see more of it

[@thwong1212]

I have the RS and the ST, they are very practical and good for daily use with so much power, it will be a good experience to own one of these.

[@thomasfactory]

Wait what? The LT Spider is coming, a mystery car AND two other supercars? Damn

[@Shmee150]

You heard correctly!

[@DSHanska]

waddafak :D Good for you man, fucking nice. Can't wait to see them!

[@nickster1318]

+Shmee150 get a gts maloo actually I could see Paul driving it more than you lol, but yes get the rs in blue

[@thomasfactory]

+crapmypantz tR nick The new AMG GT R would be a nice car for +Shmee150

[@nickster1318]

***** he said there on order so I'm guessing he has or is specing them to his liking so they would be new

[@HyundaiAccentFanClub]

If I was you I'd save my money and try to buy a Hyundai Accent

[@scottsherman7069]

You were funny at first, not anymore...

[@kendaldk5634]

Would you kindly shut up

[@cjvaans4484]

Buwahahahaha....NOT!

[@HyundaiAccentFanClub]

Scott Sherman Hyundai Accent>Scott Sherman

[@rhyanbathan2342]

fuck off

[@crazyCA12]

It's a low-cost, all-weather, practical hatch that's simultaneously unbelievably fun on switchbacks -- far more fun on said roads than any car of it's ilk as any right to be. Considering your rather pricey stable it'd probably be a worthwhile investment (just in terms of deferred depreciation on your other vehicles) that you could hoon the shit out of. You're quite cautious with your stable -- as you should be. With the RS there isn't that price-anxiety, that milage-anxiety, that 'oh-fuck-what-oh-god-no!'-anxiety. It'd get it were I you.

[@Shmee150]

Very well thought out and nicely composed post - that's a rarity here!

[@2011CJM]

Finally someone who speaks sense couldn't of put it better myself I've read so many stupid suggestions like no buy a used GTR instead some people need to realise it's not about what else you could get with the money

[@d0718]

omg, someone with a brain here oO but yeah Focus RS is a nice car albeit it doesn't seem to me like the best car for the purpose described by Tim... The interior is still far off of what you get in, say, a Golf R and that Sync 2 system is a pain to use. Also, manual gearbox is great fun but again it might not be the best type of gearbox for the purpose, especially since Tim has the GT4 for shifting gears himself. I would personally wait for the facelifted RS3 - that car should get loads of new technologies not available for the Focus, much better interior and the new aluminium 5-cyl engine which sounds great (in fact this is a car I am considering myself). RS3 might not be as fun as the Focus, but its definitely better for the purpose, especially since Tim has other cars for fun driving.

[@svtxj9921]

A lot of your viewers seem to dislike Ford, I'm not sure why but oh well... I think it would be a good investment, it's a turbo do anything machine. I saw in your video to Ikea with the FF that you had to park far away in the middle of nowhere but that shouldn't be an issue with a focus! You can park this car on the street to pop into a store or restaurant and not worry about anything happening to one of your other cars and afterwards, if you so please, you can go hooning on the track! At the end of the day it's your money, but I like Ford's current performance lineup very much and it'd be cool to see you in an RS badged vehicle!

[@JustSayin993]

The first time I sat in the Recaro seats of my new Focus RS the driving position felt spot on. Now three weeks later I feel even more at home in the driver's seat; my six foot stature puts my eye line right in the vertical centre of the windshield. I am very happy with my purchase. It was however the more recent reviewers who seemed hell bent on amplifying whatever niggles they could find that had me worried. I contemplated cancelling my order of what could be a bone-shaking ride with an embarrassingly wide turning-circle. Fortunately my concerns amounted to nought. My wife as passenger approves of the pliant stable ride at speed on bumpy 'B' roads. At slow speed she can text OK but remarks it's not as smooth as my Mondeo - but does have the same satisfactory turning circle as my Mondeo. Painted in standard white with silver alloy wheels the car appeals to friends in my age group who agree it looks quite discreet though not boring (which some refer to as subtle) My race-car driving friends are most impressed, in fact staggered by its cornering prowess in wet and dry conditions. BUY ONE !

[@CrispyOkra]

You're getting to the point you won't have time to enjoy all your cars. I'd stick with what you have & have coming.

[@Shmee150]

This is definitely a real point, let's see what happens.

[@ejubsemic7169]

+Shmee150 plsss ansfer I guess you getting a abarth or fiat 124 spider and when you comming in Bosnia

[@1980venom]

you can go with this car to ikea

[@1980venom]

makes more sense

[@ohadams8008]

hahahah well said !

[@Ultrabenbooyah]

You should buy one.

[@KeanuDobovxr]

Everyone is hating on even the IDEA of a Ford Focus RS being a Shmeemobile, but keep in mind that his practical car is a FERRARI FF! Yes, it is spacious but it's still a Ferrari that might get the occasional stare that gets a bit old after awhile. Another idea for a new vehicle should maybe be an SUV if not a Focus or whatever these other two secret cars Tim is picking up may be.

[@KeanuDobovxr]

plus the FF is a two door so maybe getting in and out when theres passengers in the back seats is a pain

[@madmac8277]

Can't wait too see what cars are coming shmee,I absolutely love the RS but I've always loved any car with an RS badge on it my dad had an escort cosworth when I was a kid and an escort RS turbo which my brother still has in his garage to this day,we get it out every now and then when it's sunny and it puts a massive smile on everytime.

[@ByStiixz]

next video: i bought a ford focus RS!

[@shankarr8234]

It's true

[@acat6821]

these hatchbacks are becoming as fast as some supercars

[@briayantheomnipotentone3047]

A ford focus is a little average for a car

[@MrJockeyHD]

The RS isn't average

[@thedestroyer3262]

Did you not watch the whole vid he said he wants one so he doesn't have to worry about leaving his more valuable cars parked on the side of the road, which are more likely to get stolen or damage, if he goes somewhere!

[@briayantheomnipotentone3047]

Interesting choose for a car from ford but I think he should buy it if he wants it

[@LukeBalshaw]

Dick

[@MrJockeyHD]

+Jacob PlayzGames yeah so that's why he fucking wants the "average car"

[@666unnamedfreak666]

Well to answer your question Shmee: - Is it fast? - Yes - Is it practical? - Yes - Is it comfy? - (from what I could understand it is) so: Yes - Fuel range? - Seems to be quite good - costs? - € 40-45k, so pretty decent - Does it look good? - Hell yeah (even though that's personal taste but I love how it looks) - Is Blue available as a colour? - Yes (should have started with that one I think :D) I think it ticks a lot of boxes, I'd say go for it. It's a fun car that you can daily drive without having to worry too much about messing up a carbon fibre panel or anything. + Mileage won't be an issue anymore.

[@Xavipie91]

I have an rs mk2, sometimes the quality inside bothers me but man when it pulls I get a smile that no other car ever gave me :)

[@Rangananthan52]

you should buy a ford focus rs because it is awesome

[@ascarifx]

Golf R for the sheep, buy this RS and stand out

[@abidmo3426]

buy it fam

[@RWL2012]

"fam"? 😳😳😳

[@ImCrooky]

People saying why buy a Ford are morons. It's not about price or looks, it's about the driving experience, and this car has been noted as one of the most exciting cars to drive in years.

[@crism246]

Regarding your point about being able to park it anywhere. It is a thought that will disappear quite quickly. These cars are top of thieves shopping lists. Having owned a MK1 for many years, I was always concerned with the crowds that gathered around it when I left it parked up for any period of time. Unfortunately one day I woke up to find it missing from outside my house...... It's all to common a problem with RS' of all generations.

[@ZbynekStekl]

best hot hatch of all the time 😀

[@TheDeathAngelIsBack]

Awesome car indeed but I heard about this Golf R...

[@ZbynekStekl]

+Mike Dundee Nope i dont like golf looks like shoping kart..

[@Codyak13]

The clutch is also weird as anything on them. There's about 1 inch of comfortable space vs the focus ST/RS which seems significantly more functional and enjoyable.

[@peetymed]

I really enjoyed the srt caliber. good room for the family. it was very unrefined and rough, but very aggressive.

[@shadowrambo117]

.........RS3

[@mennofz3220]

it's still a Ford Focus.... something that is very clearly visible in the interior, which I think is a big shame

[@metcaelfe]

obviously you've not had the fortune of actually driving an RS..

[@mennofz3220]

+metcaelfe no I make this judgement purely based on this and some other videos. Never said anything about driving this thing though, which will probably be great.

[@metcaelfe]

+Menno Haarlemmer while I have to agree that the interior is far short of spectacular, being simply a slightly tweaked and RS'ified version of it's little brother the ST, the bang-for-buck is unbeatable: from shear power, to driver experience, to the underlying technology. suffice to say you don't buy one of these for the interior lol I for one most certainly didn't buy mine for that reason ;-)

[@mennofz3220]

+metcaelfe oh you actually have an RS, well that's cool! Ford means quality so the interior will be perfectly well put together, but it is simply not as good as its German rivals. But I agree, you cannot beat the bang for bucks

[@metcaelfe]

+Menno Haarlemmer interior doesn't bother me a bit, too busy watching where I'm going!

[@Sf80p]

DONT GET IT

[@AbdulE46]

Why ...

[@nickyman1405]

GET IT

[@alpal4612]

+Suly he gave a list of legit reasons at the end.

[@thecrazydutchdog]

I would definitely get one Tim. not just based on the looks (only nitrous blue!!) but also the tech, space, speed,...

[@rabmc]

I actually prefer this colour over the other colours, as with RS's (owned 8) over the years and the colour options that are less desirable or let's say not as common become rarer and hold their value better in 10/15 years down the line.

[@whyfy2626]

I'm in love

[@maffbuckley600]

Whyfy how about now 😳🤣

[@tuomaskoistinen1563]

what does Shmee do as his job? or where has he got all this money?

[@Linska495th]

He invented teeth whitening

[@WilsonADW]

He's part of an investment group.

[@laxmitty21]

I think it is his family's money

[@comanflavius1668]

he sells air to humans

[@welloilbeefhooked4984]

Pretty sure he owns Burtons Fish & Chip shop, and invented the pie, chip & curry sauce special for £2,20, and sold 454,500 in the first month of opening and become a millionaire overnight!!! He also invented the battered sausage!!!

[@Zephyr.Lo-Renz]

i do not know how it works in the UK but here in the States "fruity" (min 04:14) is never an adjective we would consider using in relationship to describing a proper sports sedan like the Ford RS.

[@darrylmac6150]

It's a hatchback

[@Zephyr.Lo-Renz]

***** LOL... U read my mind. #NoHomo

[@Zephyr.Lo-Renz]

Darryl MN umm...??? no hatchback, bro. its got four-doors.

[@harleyboss1102]

+Zef Sütterlin no it has 5 doors. It's quite hatch.

[@Zephyr.Lo-Renz]

Harley Boss touché mon frère

[@evofour]

A lot of people seem to have an issue with it being a Ford. For the money, I'd say it is unbeatable. Of course there are better cars (for a lot more money), but the question Shmee is asking is should he get one. Yes he should. Why? Because it ticks all the boxes he needs ticking, and Stealth Grey looks great. Oh, and there are very few of them. Just one issue... Waiting list is long unless you can pull some strings. I am 4 months in and desperate for delivery :)

[@suicidallooneypro]

You should definitely get the RS, alot of people are slating it because they don't understand it and think it's just a focus with more hp. you know and I know it's packed with more tech than any other awd hot hatch ever. It's a British weather beater, it will destroy any amount of mileage in any country any condition, rain sun or snow. A door dink won't stress you out to the point you are scared to park it in your local sainsbury. It seats 5 with a big boot and it'll be a great addition to your car collection. The GT4 Lucco is obviously a faster more high end car but no one would feel comfortable to man handle it when winter comes like you can with an RS

[@jereojala5645]

I like that colour

[@jereojala5645]

and yea that would be a very nice addition to your garage

[@luisfonseca1850]

Buy A renault megane rs 275 trophy

[@DevasionX]

problem with renaults?

[@South4153]

+supercars.geneva you clearly have no clue about cars right? i bet you're one of those "car guys" that think that german cars are the best?

[@darrylmac6150]

Don't

[@Nix6p]

Transit van. That is all.

[@AppyG]

I drive a Transit Connect haha

[@AppyG]

+Mad Pippo What?

[@AppyG]

+Mad Pippo oh right

[@2moke2creen]

What's wrong with the Transit?

[@AppyG]

+Nut Case (BurN2Otice) Yeah what is wrong with Transits/Transit Connects?

[@MrButterscotch1]

Yes - get one. A car that can do just about everything, comes with 4 wheel drive and good safety levels. Go for it Tim!

[@longbowdt]

Buy it so I can live vicariously through your ownership adventures. I want to know what the car is like to live with, have serviced, and whether or not it is reliable (especially that fancy AWD system). So, yes definitely buy one. The whole world is watching.

[@notstock1924]

I owned the prototype for the rs, the T230 built by B&M in 2000. Have to say it was a pretty cool car to own. Very light and loads of understeer. I would love to own a more modern one to see how much the car and technology added to it has changed the car.

[@Eschelonistic]

Buy one, bought a Mondeo XR5 years ago now, 2008 model, the Focus/Mondeo are very very well made, gorgeous to look at and drive.

[@TomesEsq]

As a hot hatch owner myself (2016 GTI w/ Performance Package), DEFINITELY buy one!! Just be sure to get the blue and the SUNROOF!!

[@kelvinpillay1140]

Shmee its actually a really nice car. Many car enthusiasts absolutely love it. It'll be a nice hatch for your garage, that's much better than an RS3 and a Golf R

[@miclarry119]

I say go for it. It looks pretty cool and sounds awesome. For daily tasks it seems like it would be fun getting around in. If you do get it, I'd like to see the race and drift modes in action for a video.

[@stephendalby1]

Fantastic video as always. My issue with this car is that it's priced at a point that brings lots of other "hot" cars into the mix. Would I rather spend £30k+ on a quick Ford Focus, or £10k less on a used v8 m3?

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9802]

I'd have the Focus, it probably a much more reliable car and much cheaper to run.

[@mattdoeland]

+Bender Rodriquez you have the RS, like the vid??

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9802]

Matt Doeland No I never said that. I do have a Focus ST though.

[@mattdoeland]

+Bender Rodriquez cool, I was just curious. Cool car.

[@Codyak13]

A used BMW? I'm guessing you've never owned one. They make boats look like good investments. This car is also almost half as much in the US new (£26K vs 50K).

[@Coralbit]

Shmee just get one :) I would use this as a daily driver all the time ! I did multiple drives over 650Km with them got out and was fiiiiineee. Just as a bonus I also tested it on winter tires during snowy conditions it was EPIC !

[@philzrad]

A minor thing, 4WD is not the same thing as AWD. :) Looks great, sounds great, power is great, but it's just a pretty Focus. Can't justify the price tag!

[@jopus01]

I have the Focus SE and I love it. The RS must be amazing and I would really like to get one someday. To me there is nothing like a nice hot hatch for everyday usage.

[@delroyaugust6975]

Your current cars are over £100k, this will be a better everyday driver than the FF during winter and it's obvious that you enjoy driving this car. As an everyday driver you got the space and ppl capacity as you mentioned for long journeys. I do see this car having its place in your life and getting lots of drive time both in the city and at rally circuits. I see great vlog potential with this car off road. Oh and lastly once you are tired of it, this will be easy to resell.

[@jeffkovacs6521]

Love the vid as always... and yes, buy one - no need to risk all the others on the street / store runs. I say do it!

[@jackparkinson1427]

I think definitely the A45, Mini Cooper - John Cooper Works or the 124 Abarth as you loved it so much.

[@andymartin6096]

Yea go for it fun little car. Think a lot of people are missing the point saying for 35k you could get this or do that, none of that matters if you enjoy the RS, it's what feels fun and makes you smile

[@StuartMurray]

Interesting to see a lot of people have already said exactly what I was going to say! I am biased as a Golf R owner but I'm happier with that as a daily hot hatch over a Focus RS. The main reason being compared to supercars all hot hatches feel slow, so 300hp or 350hp makes little difference, it just needs enough grunt to feel peppy which the R has. And then what is important is the place you sit in as that needs to be a good environment, and the Golf interior is much nicer than the Focus. Everything about it looks and feels cheap.

[@LCARS359]

yes you should get one, if for some reason you dont like it, i would be happy to look after it for you.

[@momofabian5395]

The interesting thing of owning a cheaper car would be to be able to have a go at modifying it, without having to worry too much about resale value. You could get more creative than just wrapping and exhausts... Take a look at the Focus ST with Gulf livery that was at SEMA a while back. From a KZbin-content point of view it would be interesting too, because I'm sure that all your viewers would like to follow a bigger project like that, and you could establish a business relationship with various tuners out there.

[@gr72652]

Thing is, for the price - it's a bloody good hot hatch to be fair. Generally, everyone that drives the Focus RS loves it. You can't go wrong really. I have an RS3, which I prefer as a daily (thats just me) over the Focus RS but it's also significantly more money and potentially the RS is more engaging.

[@mickg5660]

At the price of the RS Schmee would NOT have to sell any of his supercars...Absolutely brilliant car! And, not only yes, but HELL YES! you should buy it Tim! I currently have an ST but definitely next car will be the RS..and I'm 60yrs old!

[@mickg5660]

One caveat...not that colour..please!

[@TorchoTichy]

I'd suggest a Golf R Mk7 with the 7 speed DSG. However, if you were to purchase the RS, what colour would you choose?

[@alasdairkerr258]

Got to be one of the best Hot Hatches available, great value for money. Shouldn't replace any of your current cars, but would surely make a great daily?

[@HenkJenk]

The new Focus RS is looking very nice!

[@paulashton5990]

If your long trips to friends and family take you through the A and B roads of, say, Wales or Scotland, and given the typical weather, a four wheel drive performance car would be best. A narrow, short wheelbase and short overhangs also sensible. I suspect that an RS or WRX SDI, RS3 GolfR would be the quickest and safest, and posssibly most fun.

[@symonf1966]

Hey Tim. You've got me thinking, Should I buy one?

[@sonydominates]

You should get that and a 488 GTB, because the Cayman GT4, 488, and RS were all unveiled the same day! That'd be a dream!!

[@SteveRood1]

Shmee, i would Buy it. I own a Focus, and the Good thing about this , It's just a Focus. These things ( Except the ST or RS) dont stick out from the crowd, So You can Drive it without drawing attention from the Police, and knowing You, You don't like that. Currently, the RS, is the best bang for Your Money.

[@LelouchVelvet]

Lots of people saying no but in all seriousness I would. I've driven one and it's a great all rounder. Just a great car. And to those who say he should buy second hand GTR or new ff HE HAS GT4 and 675LT so why should he? Those are already amazingly fast cars and I'm sure in the future he will get something even more radical. I say get RS even if you have to sell FF for it. It's just a good/practical and fun car.

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

2:30 reverse light ? please inform...seems like you don't know much about car technique. it is the rear fog light!!

[@lawsyy1314]

It is a reversing light...

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

+Matt Laws nope, it's the rear fog Light another Person without knowledge...

[@Jambax]

Rear fog lights are Red, not white.

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

+TheJamsh no, that's false. These are equipped with LEDs. So the color doesn't matter

[@silentstormstudios]

Wrong, it's the reverse light. The Ford Mustang has the same type of light in the same location, and it's definitely the reverse light as I've seen it in use on the Mustang.

[@Stfn1990]

@shmee150 Active city stop automatically brakes the car if there is any obstacle in front of it while driving under 50km/h. Engine start/stop is named Start/Stop :)

[@drivingprophet]

Yes buy one. It would be neat to hear updates from an owner's perspective

[@chris809carhunters]

You should buy three focus RSs one blue one to sell later, a red edition as a project car, and a heritage edition

[@thejoeker7409]

I'd suggest picking up something like the focus, fast but comfortable to park where ever etc. Maybe a Model S or a high spec 2 series kinda thing. Also, maybe replacing the FF with the new GTC thingy?

[@detailyourself4291]

If these things start popping up without a crazy markup, I will definitely consider trading up for one. I love the look of the stealth gray, but I wonder how I would feel about it long term.

[@destinationanywhere7346]

Go for it, I'm lucky enough to be delivering the new rs to dealers at the moment. unfortunately they're in transport mode but still sound great. nitro blue has a silver fleck in it, great in the sunshine. silver multi spoke alloys look best.

[@mha2263]

This is the perfect hot hatch; 345hp so plenty of power, manual gearbox, all wheel drive and it is very practical. Not to mention the awesome sound as well.

[@EverydayRoadster]

Watch out for the brakes and check them regularly. Dirt and small stones are diverted directly onto the brake disks, blocking out brakes. Huge design mistake not to protect the cooling air from debris.

[@joselikescars]

I would say yes get it if you like it. Even though it's an average car you can have a lot of fun with it plus you could probably make some improvements and make it faster. It would be a great daily driver

[@d121f7]

if you buy the RS, the FF gonna be used less often, since the RS got boot space, all weather ability and as I can see, as much fun to drive as the FF.... but it's a nice discreet car if you want less attention that's for sure

[@AUDIDOIT]

Go for it Shmee awesome beast the new RS. The chassis engineers spent a lot of time making the car a really communicative and fun to drive. :-)

[@x1pyroveride]

I ordered a US spec car JUST like this, bottom line is: no, don't buy one. It is an awsome car, with plenty of power, dont get me wrong. but at $44k usd with TT&L there are soooo many more cars that are better quality. Plus the RS is priced exactly the same as the SHO, wait a year or 2 pick up a used one, have it checked out by a mechanic and bam you saved yourself like 10K, and you know what are all the things that are wrong with it. Also the center part are cup-holders in the us spec car, also take notice the cabin noise. BTW i didnt end up buying it, and am battling the dealership for my money i put down on it back. like 90% of my comments i wont comment back, ill let you do with what you will what the info i just provided you..

[@Reksir]

You should buy this exact one! Everything on it looks so good! I would own this one in a heartbeat lol