had mine since new...ultimate green...35.000 on the clock...been offered mega bucks for it...but...like your good self...just could never imagine seeing her being driven down my road...by a stranger....gone forever...nope... At 73 apparently I am maybe the oldest owner in the U.K..when I go...my grandsons can have her..!!❤
Gary, what you said resonates with me. I remember seeing the MK1 RS back in the day, and I knew I needed one. While I didn't get a MK1, I did get a MK3 back in 2020. Best day of my life. I know how you feel. When i squeeze behind the wheel, I feel at one with the car, that connection you mention. I've been lucky enough to daily an M5 Comp for a few years now, but it sits in the driveway, while the MK3 resides in the garage. I'm not ashamed to say that its cherished and the few drives I do get in it every year are special. I'd say my M5 is the ultimate car, but it lacks the soul of my MK3. I hope the MK2 is something you're able to afford to keep forever, mate. Cheers.
I’ve owned my MK2 for 11 years this year and I still love it as much as the day I got it. It just feels special, it’s an event when you go for a drive 😎
@@CarFocused I don’t plan to sell the car ever, it’s the only Ford RS that I saw the drawings for in Autocar 2008 and I wanted it immediately. It’s the only RS which even comes slightly close to the good looks of the iconic Escort Cosworth. I think the Focus RS MK3 is a great car but for me it doesn’t feel as special as the MK2.
A great tribute to your car Gary 🙌🏼. The MK2 RS’s are definitely something special and nobody should blame you for wanting to keep hold of it. The fast Ford’s get so much stick on social media but I feel like the people who criticise them aren’t real car enthusiasts cause 9/10 people who eventually drive one, end up liking them so much 🙌🏼
Thank you mate. Some people just can’t see the appeal - but I know that there are people out there like yourself who understands. Sometimes a dream isn’t a Ferrari, sometimes it’s a Ford!
@@boabm6522haha every 10 year old wants a Ferrari/Lamborgini until they get older and realise our roads aren’t practical for them. The potholes would destroy them kind of cars, it’s a shame really ain’t it
never thought a focus could feel so tight but when i drove mine for the first time i knew instantly that im not going home without it. A gokart which sounds amazing, and still is practical and as you said not a bunch of BS just TC off, thats it, its always RAW experience. I love it and i will treat her now and get her rear arches rust repaired :)
I've just gotten my MK2 st back on the road, I've owned it 5 years and I'm so thrilled with it I've said many times it's just the perfect car, no just perfect
You have said it perfectly Gary. The RS Focus over any Porsche, any RS Ford over a Porsche come to that. I remember thinking when you got a white one, you should have got green. But now, with the way you have put it back to the oem look, white is definitely the right colour, looks spot on!
Cheers pal! I always said any colour would have been good for me, but there is something about the white…love the way it looks now, nothing else to change really! I think if I had a Porsche I’d enjoy it, but the reality of running costs etc would soon kick in and maybe the novelty would wear off!
It's sad you didn't take us for a spin, but I'm glad to hear you still love this beautiful machine. Still working on my dream to own one myself one day.
Nothing wrong with this video, just coming into the time of year where you get to drive this again and get the feelings back of why you love the car. Possibly the best one out of the Focus RS’s, great looking and great engine. Love the way you’re keeping it OEM+ and freshening up parts that are a bit shabby. Keep enjoying Gary 👍🏻
I used to have a focus st..now a have a corsa vxr and I love it..however as much as I do am hoping that maybe I the next year a will be able to get my dream car..MK2 FOCUS RS..you should never get rid of it Gary you will regret it the rest of ur days mate..ave watched all ur videos and you love ur RS no wonder mate because its absolutely stunning..look forward to your next video pal..
We have the same feeling and thoughts.Being loving it since 2009 and only could laid my hands on one last year. Low mileage , perfect condition definitely a keeper. Wish i could afford 1 more in order to had 1 to use and 1 to stare .
Hi Gary , i think you summed it up perfectly mate and you have a great example sitting there in your garage . I sold my MR375 a year ago to buy an A35 but at some point in time , the RS will be calling my name again . CheeRS .
Would absolutely love a example like yours. Much rhe same as some other comments here. fully get your sentiment. I've only a white st225, Had it for over 12years and not sure I'd ever let it go. A lot see these just a tarted up 'focus', but personally love that they are probably one of the last raw, old school fast fords before electronic gizmos started to take over.
I do love an ST in white. Quite rare now too! They most certainly are the last of their kind mate, that’s why we have to embrace them and enjoy them when we can 😊
I always wanted a series 1 RS turbo. The white MK2 Focus RS reminds me of a more modern RS turbo. Ive had mine just over 2 years and whilst i hardly use it, theres something special and exciting about owning an RS. Sometimes i think about selling it but then i look at it and fall back in love. Mines been parked up since November but im looking at taxing it again start of May if the weather comes decent. They are so much fun to drive.
Great video mate , I fully understand exactly how you feel and it was like watching another version of me 😂 I'm the same with the ST version of this generation. I knew from the day I saw and heard these cars that it was something special and that still holds true today had mine 12 years and its cared for to extreme levels. 5 pot isn't something you hear these days and Audi isn't the same the Volvo soundtrack will go down in motoring history as one of the best sounding engines 🤝
It’s so nice to hear from other owners like yourself, who are equally as passionate and also who have owned their cars for all those years. 12 years is epic, must be like a part of the family now 😊
Hi mate. Now the weathers getting better can only mean one thing, back to watching your RS videos 🤣. First time i saw one close up years ago was in frozen white parked up with 2 cops sat in it. Not what you would expect to be a police car 😮. Fell in love with it there and then.
6 months into ownership of my dream car (UG RS) and I love every bit of it!! A lot of little niggly bits but certainly a keeper! I can resonate with everything. Not an easy car to own & run in Ireland, at €44k purchase & €1250 annual tax, but worth it!
Gary i feel just like you my friend i don’t think i could ever sell mine i recently sold my Fiesta ST180 daily and bought an M2 Comp and i still feel the same , i remember watching it back in top gear and thinking just wow ! What a car ! Even just seeing sat there in your garage looks awesome.
Hello mate - didn’t know you had an M2C - love those, congrats! Glad you still have the Mk2, be sad if you let it go! Hope you and your family are keeping well 😊
Thanks mate - I actually think it’s really cool that I speak to you now and got to know more about its history. And it’s good for you to see how it’s getting on too 😊
I’m the same as you mate, always wanted one when they first came out and there’s not really anything else I’d want in it’s place. Currently an MR375 but taking it on the first run of the year down to Sabre for stage 3 soon.👌
I’m same Gary. I don’t think I’ll ever sell mine, although I do find myself sometimes looking at Porsche’s and M cars on auto trader , but always see sense in the end.
When people ask about about my mk2 I always say something aloing the lines of. Its not a great car, its not the best handling, but at the same time its absolutely brilliant, the sound, the way it looks and feels. Such a unique car. I belong to a driving club in Australia and last time I took the mk2 for something different. The attention my UG got even amongst AMG's, M Cars and the like says it all. Its a pretty rare thing over here too, Ford only imported 315. Wont be selling mine.
I totally get it mate , my best mate had an escort cosworth from brand new 1992 and it gutted him to sell it 4 years later to get married lol altho he never lost a penny he sold it 4 years old for what he paid for it. Going back further my uncle had an escort Mexico in 1970 best car he ever drove he says his bless him sometimes it’s all about the connection with the car and how much of a smile it puts on your face
Great video. Quite touching actually. I have owned my Mustang for the same amount of time (4 years) and feel the same way as you do about your beautiful car. If I was you I wouldn't even 'swap' that RS for a Porsche let alone use it as a down-payment. All a matter of taste I know, but I feel that your's has way more character than a Porsche - I bet it gets you more attention from petrol heads too!
It would be crazy thinking about it to sell the car and use all the money just for a deposit - on a car that I’d probably have no emotional attachment to like I do with my RS! I think it’ll be with me for many years to come 😊 Glad you’re still enjoying you Mustang 👌🏻👌🏻
I agree with everything you’re saying mate. My dream car is a white MK2 RS but I know with my MK2 ST225 I just know I’ll never ever ever sell it.. there’s something about them that I don’t get with other cars. People just say it’s focus but they just don’t understand like us MK2 owners know.
Hello mate as a petrolhead and a long time Ford fan I’m totally with you. Those who own or have owned one and experienced the 5 pot know there’s nothing like them. To those who haven’t take one look at it or be lucky enough to see one in the flesh and you’ll know where we’re all coming from. Don’t ever sell it mate. It’s a legend. 👌🏻👍🏻
Totally mate. I know there are better, faster cars out there - but for me personally, nothing can compare, as it’s about the emotional attachment I have with it that matters the most 😊
@@CarFocused you’re absolutely spot on there mate and you’ve also summed up why I follow the channel. When a car has that certain something you form an emotional attachment to it which a lot of people especially non petrol heads (the poor souls!) just can’t understand. It’s the same with me and my ST180 which I’ve had 8 years now and will never sell. As another comment mentions there’s a quality and a feel quite a lot of fast Fords have which non Ford fans don’t understand until they actually get in and drive one. 👍🏻
Very special cars... I have a magnetic attraction to them despite never actually being able to afford one.. only ever been in one and was an ultimate experience.. epic cars, truly exceptional
Found my self in this position of thinking of getting rid of my white RS in the midst of covid..and i did let it go 😮 wasnt to botherd (at first) as i did a deal for a 2013 RS4 Avant..absolute belter of a motor/wife liked it/rapid/proper premium feel but very German but it started to feel very boring comparing it to the RS 😢..so got rid and got a 2007 defender 90 (love this thing) but still missed the RS..so 2 wks ago a nice factory stock PB one came up for sale not too far from me😊 and oh yes she is now mine and going nowhere❤ (still got the defender tho😂)
Was never able to get one when they first came out and looked at a blue one then had a “test drive” which was in reality a ride along cause a dealer wouldn’t let me drive it (was 28 mind you lol) then went to the mk3 but although a great car just didn’t have the character the mk2 has and finally got me a white one last year and now learning its traits and limits on street/track and really liking it so far
You do get a bond with an RS and mine was instant. Heard a dealer near me had just taken delivery of some and instantly booked a test drive. Id seen lots of pics of the car but when when i saw it in the flesh, it was a done deal, so debt card out and done the deal , worst agonising wait of 7 months for delivery 😂
I was close to selling my UG 420 Clubsport last month for a Gen 1 R8 V10 manual coupe but I didn’t connect with the R8 and couldn’t wait to get back in the RS. That’s me done now I echo your passion in this video those that know know! Last of the old school 3 door hot hatches.
This is my second MK2 RS my first one I had for 5 years and currently had the 420 Clubsport for over 3 years now the car is an absolute beast and love it currently on 15k miles it’s still like new.
Well you know I feel the same about mine mate, it may have helped you over the line to get yours? It gets better with age and fresh V Power in its belly. I would say changing the stereo to a Pioneer unit with car play/android auto finishes it off. I can’t argue the GT4 is an awesome car, but I’m not a Porsche wanker and that’s enough to put me off them.
These 5 pots are the end of an era, cannot beat a B-road blast home on full boost, new drivers now will likely never get to experience something like these new. Had the ST version for 17 years from new.
Well I was mapped with puma speed and decided to try a custom map and there are definite improvements. So I’m still staying with stage 2 map as if I go further I would need to go down the realms of forging.
😂😂😂 it’s just an old Ford Focus!! 😮 But I know exactly what you mean in every part of the video, it could be me saying the same things 😂 Had mine 10 years now, selling has never crossed my mind, so strange! Mines under a cover in the garage October till end of March, when I take the cover off in April it’s WOW!! So good to see it again 🥰 58,000 mile Ultimate Green The smell! I remember poking my head in one at Ford Fair couple of years ago, it smelt like mine! They must have their own unique smell 😋
I'd keep it I feel the same about my mk2 Leon FR 55k. Had it from new in 2008 and its pretty immaculate and a great car.....its no RS but its a quick car I am also lucky enough to have a 718. That will be gone before the Leon😅
My Mk2 was a life is to short purchase.Had for 6 years and i can relate to that interior smell.Always talk about selling but a simple drive kicks that into touch.😂 I love this car....but for a completely different reason I really love my Sapphire Cosworth still after 28 years together.😂 The 2 cars are worlds apart but I feel very privileged to own both.
Mate 28 years is amazing! You’ll be buried in that surely?!😂 Hopefully I’ll be the same with my RS in years to come, and after that my son can enjoy it 😊
@@CarFocused The Saff will go to my boy but until that time he likes to drive the Focus the odd time when I let him...strange that he doesn't get as many miles to the gallon.🤣 even less than he gets from his i30n..🤣
Nice car! Looks to be in very good condition. How good the engine, exhaust sound and whatever may be.. I still don’t like the design of this gen.. To be correct, I like most of the design but not from the rear. To me it feels like something is missing on the side under the rear lights. As if someone removed the rear lights. Make the car look odd. But I guess some like the odd look 😁
I was close to selling mine a couple of months ago and I've owned it from new but in the end I didn't let it go , not really sure why I didn't 🤔 I don't use it so I thought it was time but I've still got it sitting in the garage 😂
It's a shame it was never 4 wheel drive I think the added weight would have been worth it I never made it to the dizzy heights of the RS I did however have a immaculate 2011 3 door ST which was amazing
I still think AWD would neutralise it too much. I love the drama of the front wheels scrabbling for grip! With up to 375bhp it’s great fun. Over that, AWD would be beneficial for sure 👍🏻
I hear this a lot and agree with Gary. 4 wheel drive would’ve made it boring. They’re not drag cars, they’re drivers cars. The frill of them scrabbling for grip on you having to physically fight with the steering is what makes them exciting. I would’ve have bought mine if they were 4 wheel drive, it’s what put me off the mk3. They’re too safe and dull.
It's hard to believe how these are now old skool cars.. we'll all be pensioners hooning around the streets in no time at this rate... 😆 enjoy it and remember every day like it was the last!
Would love one of these. I own a 2017 mk7 Fiesta st. Only 23000 miles on clock, a really fun car that has a bit of a reputation as being a boy racer car. I'm 44 nearly 45 and love driving it.
100% get it! If you sell it you would definitely regret it, you can't buy them off the line anymore, you know that car, inside and out, if you was to buy another it could be a lemon, keep it and enjoy.
Today's cars do nothing for me personally. They all look the same with to much tech. Ford have always been great at producing hot hatches, yes their build quality may not be the best but for me the buzz they give makes up for it. I had an RS Turbo back in 90s, then came family etc so family cars came along. Never lost my love for fast Fords so got a ST now, ok not an RS but for a daily driver I love it and have no plans to sell. It's such a shame these cars are being fazed out for environmental reasons so hold on to them, cherish them and enjoy them. Great channel really enjyour posts.
Thanks mate! ST’s are better daily drivers than the RS - certainly in terms of the Mk2. I had a Mk2 ST a couple of years back and found it very comfy, and easy to live with 😊
@@CarFocused yes watched that video, I always wanted to drive a 5 pot, I got the Ecoboost, love it but feel the 5 pot may be the one for future investment.
I remember how happy I was when you sold the mk3 for this. Mk3 may be a better car on paper but the looks and sound of the mk2 make it special. I know I don't need to tell you this but don't ever sell it
I’ve been looking at replacing the Cupra but finance is crap these days so I’m kind of stuck with it for a while! The Campers look epic though! We sold the Audi a while back and got a new Toyota Corolla Excel Touring Sports.
@@CarFocusedwhat do you think of the Toyota? I’m considering a Corolla Tourer to replace my Focus 1.5 182 Titanium X estate. Is the Corolla a boring drive because my Focus isn’t bad for what it is? Debating 2.0 Excel or GR Sport.
Gary don’t ever sell this car you will regret it for the rest of your life. You will never stop thinking about it and only Petrolheads will understand this you get a relationship with the car and a bond that no one will understand where we are coming from. 👌
That would be like selling bitcoin for fiat money mate! That would be crazy. The RS ist something you have definitely to hold! I feel you mate! So keep it at home and be happy! ❤
Everything about this video is exactly how I feel about mine. Plus I've had mine since new, so it's kinda like my virgin bride. We'll never get divorced.
Transporters are overrated imo. Grab an old caddy maxi and spend a few grand on servicing, windows in the back, a three seat row and youll be quids in with 90% of the fun.
I get attached to all my cars. Ive had my saph cossie for 16 years,even the mrs say its part of the family. You go on about VW T6... T5s what ever. We are all different and have different taste but i dont see what all the hype with them us about. I think Ford Transits drive better and handle better hands down.
@CarFocused she's not bad. There are better examples out there but I like to use mine and I'm not scared to use it. Well apart from when the weather is rubbish.
@@CarFocused my st225 is older, and has more than 3 times the mileage and is completely rust free bar some surface rust on the subframes, Enjoy your rs while you can, before they tax us out of being able to drive them
Wow thanks for all the comments. I’ve really enjoyed reading them! I’ve had the RS almost 5 years, not 4 🤦🏼♂️🙈
Only true petrolheads will understand this video… never sell it mate!
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Pretty sure non petrol heads can grasp the concept of keeping something that brings them joy
had mine since new...ultimate green...35.000 on the clock...been offered mega bucks for it...but...like your good self...just could never imagine seeing her being driven down my road...by a stranger....gone forever...nope...
At 73 apparently I am maybe the oldest owner in the U.K..when I go...my grandsons can have her..!!❤
That’s amazing. Age is just a number my friend you enjoy that RS for as long as you can!😊
Gary, what you said resonates with me. I remember seeing the MK1 RS back in the day, and I knew I needed one. While I didn't get a MK1, I did get a MK3 back in 2020. Best day of my life. I know how you feel. When i squeeze behind the wheel, I feel at one with the car, that connection you mention. I've been lucky enough to daily an M5 Comp for a few years now, but it sits in the driveway, while the MK3 resides in the garage. I'm not ashamed to say that its cherished and the few drives I do get in it every year are special. I'd say my M5 is the ultimate car, but it lacks the soul of my MK3. I hope the MK2 is something you're able to afford to keep forever, mate. Cheers.
Says it all mate really - M5 Comp is an epic car, but you just can’t beat the character of an RS Ford 😊
I’ve owned my MK2 for 11 years this year and I still love it as much as the day I got it. It just feels special, it’s an event when you go for a drive 😎
That’s bloody good going John, but totally understandable! Don’t ever sell it 😊
@@CarFocused I don’t plan to sell the car ever, it’s the only Ford RS that I saw the drawings for in Autocar 2008 and I wanted it immediately. It’s the only RS which even comes slightly close to the good looks of the iconic Escort Cosworth. I think the Focus RS MK3 is a great car but for me it doesn’t feel as special as the MK2.
A great tribute to your car Gary 🙌🏼. The MK2 RS’s are definitely something special and nobody should blame you for wanting to keep hold of it. The fast Ford’s get so much stick on social media but I feel like the people who criticise them aren’t real car enthusiasts cause 9/10 people who eventually drive one, end up liking them so much 🙌🏼
Thank you mate. Some people just can’t see the appeal - but I know that there are people out there like yourself who understands. Sometimes a dream isn’t a Ferrari, sometimes it’s a Ford!
My 10yo son laughs when I pick a mk2 RS over super car as my dream car.
@@boabm6522haha every 10 year old wants a Ferrari/Lamborgini until they get older and realise our roads aren’t practical for them. The potholes would destroy them kind of cars, it’s a shame really ain’t it
never thought a focus could feel so tight but when i drove mine for the first time i knew instantly that im not going home without it. A gokart which sounds amazing, and still is practical and as you said not a bunch of BS just TC off, thats it, its always RAW experience. I love it and i will treat her now and get her rear arches rust repaired :)
That’s great to hear! You have to look after them mate, it’s all about enjoying them but also keeping them going strong for as long as you can 😊
I've just gotten my MK2 st back on the road, I've owned it 5 years and I'm so thrilled with it
I've said many times it's just the perfect car, no just perfect
You have said it perfectly Gary. The RS Focus over any Porsche, any RS Ford over a Porsche come to that. I remember thinking when you got a white one, you should have got green. But now, with the way you have put it back to the oem look, white is definitely the right colour, looks spot on!
Cheers pal! I always said any colour would have been good for me, but there is something about the white…love the way it looks now, nothing else to change really! I think if I had a Porsche I’d enjoy it, but the reality of running costs etc would soon kick in and maybe the novelty would wear off!
It's sad you didn't take us for a spin, but I'm glad to hear you still love this beautiful machine. Still working on my dream to own one myself one day.
Fingers crossed for you!
Nothing wrong with this video, just coming into the time of year where you get to drive this again and get the feelings back of why you love the car. Possibly the best one out of the Focus RS’s, great looking and great engine. Love the way you’re keeping it OEM+ and freshening up parts that are a bit shabby. Keep enjoying Gary 👍🏻
Thank you - every time I drive it I smile from ear to ear 😃
I used to have a focus st..now a have a corsa vxr and I love it..however as much as I do am hoping that maybe I the next year a will be able to get my dream car..MK2 FOCUS RS..you should never get rid of it Gary you will regret it the rest of ur days mate..ave watched all ur videos and you love ur RS no wonder mate because its absolutely stunning..look forward to your next video pal..
Thank you mate! I hope you manage to get one for yourself 😊 They are special motors 😃
Well said, I definitely feel te same!
Brilliant video! I've only owned a stage 1 MK2 ST and I still really want to own the MK2 RS. The noise alone wins in for me.
They are pukka mate. Ford nailed it chucking the Volvo lump in 😁👌🏻
I think we all understand mate, hope you have many years of motoring with her and what a beauty she is. Stunning motor.
Thank you!
We have the same feeling and thoughts.Being loving it since 2009 and only could laid my hands on one last year. Low mileage , perfect condition definitely a keeper. Wish i could afford 1 more in order to had 1 to use and 1 to stare .
Awesome! Use it and in between car. Staring over the winter, driving over the summer 👌🏻
Other folk will say it’s just a car?! But they don’t understand. This is an iconic piece of history of the car world….Amazing!
That’s the same feel I get with my beat up old mgtf160. Plus it’s a hassle selling and buying isn’t it so long may the love last.
Hi Gary , i think you summed it up perfectly mate and you have a great example sitting there in your garage . I sold my MR375 a year ago to buy an A35 but at some point in time , the RS will be calling my name again . CheeRS .
Haha if you ended up with another that would be cool 😁 Hopefully you’re enjoying your A45 👌🏻
Every word, bang on. It's why we do it. There will NEVER be a video like this on an electric car.
Like how the battery is fried and it won’t run as the software is out of date 🙈
Would absolutely love a example like yours. Much rhe same as some other comments here.
fully get your sentiment. I've only a white st225, Had it for over 12years and not sure I'd ever let it go. A lot see these just a tarted up 'focus', but personally love that they are probably one of the last raw, old school fast fords before electronic gizmos started to take over.
I do love an ST in white. Quite rare now too! They most certainly are the last of their kind mate, that’s why we have to embrace them and enjoy them when we can 😊
I always wanted a series 1 RS turbo. The white MK2 Focus RS reminds me of a more modern RS turbo. Ive had mine just over 2 years and whilst i hardly use it, theres something special and exciting about owning an RS. Sometimes i think about selling it but then i look at it and fall back in love. Mines been parked up since November but im looking at taxing it again start of May if the weather comes decent. They are so much fun to drive.
Yes mate be sure to get a few miles on it this summer - get that big smile on your face 😊 The RS effect I call it 😉
Great video mate , I fully understand exactly how you feel and it was like watching another version of me 😂 I'm the same with the ST version of this generation. I knew from the day I saw and heard these cars that it was something special and that still holds true today had mine 12 years and its cared for to extreme levels. 5 pot isn't something you hear these days and Audi isn't the same the Volvo soundtrack will go down in motoring history as one of the best sounding engines 🤝
It’s so nice to hear from other owners like yourself, who are equally as passionate and also who have owned their cars for all those years. 12 years is epic, must be like a part of the family now 😊
totally I understand you mate, I have this same car and I can't imagine not having it, I want to keep forever.
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Hi mate. Now the weathers getting better can only mean one thing, back to watching your RS videos 🤣.
First time i saw one close up years ago was in frozen white parked up with 2 cops sat in it. Not what you would expect to be a police car 😮.
Fell in love with it there and then.
Haha not a bad Police car that’s for sure 😁 Hopefully get this bloody thing fully MR375 this summer 😂
6 months into ownership of my dream car (UG RS) and I love every bit of it!! A lot of little niggly bits but certainly a keeper! I can resonate with everything. Not an easy car to own & run in Ireland, at €44k purchase & €1250 annual tax, but worth it!
Yes they do need a little TLC now and there are a lot of common niggles that are easily sorted - but they are such good cars aren’t they 😊
Stunning car , best looking Ford since the escort cosworth ! A definite keeper , looks great in white too .
They are deffo the last balls out car from Ford in terms of styling and road presence!
Gary i feel just like you my friend i don’t think i could ever sell mine i recently sold my Fiesta ST180 daily and bought an M2 Comp and i still feel the same , i remember watching it back in top gear and thinking just wow ! What a car ! Even just seeing sat there in your garage looks awesome.
Hello mate - didn’t know you had an M2C - love those, congrats! Glad you still have the Mk2, be sad if you let it go! Hope you and your family are keeping well 😊
Love it mate, I think you know why I love THAT car - so many fond stories and memories with it! Great video, made me smile 🫱🏻🫲🏼
Thanks mate - I actually think it’s really cool that I speak to you now and got to know more about its history. And it’s good for you to see how it’s getting on too 😊
@@CarFocused 100% mate love to see your videos on it!
I’m the same as you mate, always wanted one when they first came out and there’s not really anything else I’d want in it’s place. Currently an MR375 but taking it on the first run of the year down to Sabre for stage 3 soon.👌
Ah nice mate. Sabre is meant to be wicked. I’ll be MR375 this summer finally!
I've had mine since 2010 and feel exactly the same. White, MP350 and 25k miles. Love it.
That’s good going mate! Don’t let it go!
I’m same Gary. I don’t think I’ll ever sell mine, although I do find myself sometimes looking at Porsche’s and M cars on auto trader , but always see sense in the end.
That’s good to hear, I think there will always be regret in the end!
this car is an icon, this car is Your youth :)that's why you love them so much. I have ST mk2, best regards
The T6 yes yes yes ,the memories with the family would forever be amazing .porsche will depreciate but this RS I doubt it will !
I’d love one mate - big bucks though!
Definitely the best focus rs one of my dream cars hopefully one day
I hope so too!
When people ask about about my mk2 I always say something aloing the lines of. Its not a great car, its not the best handling, but at the same time its absolutely brilliant, the sound, the way it looks and feels. Such a unique car.
I belong to a driving club in Australia and last time I took the mk2 for something different. The attention my UG got even amongst AMG's, M Cars and the like says it all. Its a pretty rare thing over here too, Ford only imported 315. Wont be selling mine.
Hit the nail on the head! With it being super rare in Aus that’s even more reason not to let it go 😊
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I totally get it mate , my best mate had an escort cosworth from brand new 1992 and it gutted him to sell it 4 years later to get married lol altho he never lost a penny he sold it 4 years old for what he paid for it. Going back further my uncle had an escort Mexico in 1970 best car he ever drove he says his bless him sometimes it’s all about the connection with the car and how much of a smile it puts on your face
At least your mate with the Cossie can say he owned and got to experience one 😊👌🏻
Love that video I have my RS ultimate green nothing comes close very special car
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Yes absolutely agree mate, you’ve done a good job putting words to it, i keep trying and failing 😅 but petrolheads will understand
Haha it’s hard to put it into words isn’t it. I didn’t even plan to make this video I just turned the camera on and started babbling!lol
Great video. Quite touching actually. I have owned my Mustang for the same amount of time (4 years) and feel the same way as you do about your beautiful car. If I was you I wouldn't even 'swap' that RS for a Porsche let alone use it as a down-payment. All a matter of taste I know, but I feel that your's has way more character than a Porsche - I bet it gets you more attention from petrol heads too!
It would be crazy thinking about it to sell the car and use all the money just for a deposit - on a car that I’d probably have no emotional attachment to like I do with my RS! I think it’ll be with me for many years to come 😊 Glad you’re still enjoying you Mustang 👌🏻👌🏻
I agree with everything you’re saying mate. My dream car is a white MK2 RS but I know with my MK2 ST225 I just know I’ll never ever ever sell it.. there’s something about them that I don’t get with other cars. People just say it’s focus but they just don’t understand like us MK2 owners know.
It’s always more than just a Focus 🙌🏼
I feel exactly the same, still love my ultimate green rs
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Hello mate as a petrolhead and a long time Ford fan I’m totally with you. Those who own or have owned one and experienced the 5 pot know there’s nothing like them. To those who haven’t take one look at it or be lucky enough to see one in the flesh and you’ll know where we’re all coming from. Don’t ever sell it mate. It’s a legend. 👌🏻👍🏻
Totally mate. I know there are better, faster cars out there - but for me personally, nothing can compare, as it’s about the emotional attachment I have with it that matters the most 😊
@@CarFocused you’re absolutely spot on there mate and you’ve also summed up why I follow the channel. When a car has that certain something you form an emotional attachment to it which a lot of people especially non petrol heads (the poor souls!) just can’t understand. It’s the same with me and my ST180 which I’ve had 8 years now and will never sell. As another comment mentions there’s a quality and a feel quite a lot of fast Fords have which non Ford fans don’t understand until they actually get in and drive one. 👍🏻
@@markb68the little Fiesta is a great car. Loved mine - there’s isn’t a more fun car for the money that’s for sure!
I think it’s one of the best looking hot hatches about still now, they are great cars
They do still look amazing on the road I think, and always will 😊
Very special cars... I have a magnetic attraction to them despite never actually being able to afford one.. only ever been in one and was an ultimate experience.. epic cars, truly exceptional
This was exactly me until I finally managed to get one of my own. Very special day!😊
Found my self in this position of thinking of getting rid of my white RS in the midst of covid..and i did let it go 😮 wasnt to botherd (at first) as i did a deal for a 2013 RS4 Avant..absolute belter of a motor/wife liked it/rapid/proper premium feel but very German but it started to feel very boring comparing it to the RS 😢..so got rid and got a 2007 defender 90 (love this thing) but still missed the RS..so 2 wks ago a nice factory stock PB one came up for sale not too far from me😊 and oh yes she is now mine and going nowhere❤ (still got the defender tho😂)
Haha what an awesome story mate! Love how you ended back in an RS in the end - you saw the light 😂
Was never able to get one when they first came out and looked at a blue one then had a “test drive” which was in reality a ride along cause a dealer wouldn’t let me drive it (was 28 mind you lol) then went to the mk3 but although a great car just didn’t have the character the mk2 has and finally got me a white one last year and now learning its traits and limits on street/track and really liking it so far
Congrats dude. Great you finally managed to get one!😃
You do get a bond with an RS and mine was instant.
Heard a dealer near me had just taken delivery of some and instantly booked a test drive.
Id seen lots of pics of the car but when when i saw it in the flesh, it was a done deal, so debt card out and done the deal , worst agonising wait of 7 months for delivery 😂
Haha I can imagine! But delivery day is like Christmas Day as a kid 😁
I was close to selling my UG 420 Clubsport last month for a Gen 1 R8 V10 manual coupe but I didn’t connect with the R8 and couldn’t wait to get back in the RS.
That’s me done now I echo your passion in this video those that know know!
Last of the old school 3 door hot hatches.
Oooo don’t let that bad boy go! 420 Clubsport is an animal 😉👊🏻
This is my second MK2 RS my first one I had for 5 years and currently had the 420 Clubsport for over 3 years now the car is an absolute beast and love it currently on 15k miles it’s still like new.
@@paulhussey4648 I’ll do you a straight swap 😂🙈
@@CarFocused 😂
Very nice
Thanks!
Well you know I feel the same about mine mate, it may have helped you over the line to get yours? It gets better with age and fresh V Power in its belly. I would say changing the stereo to a Pioneer unit with car play/android auto finishes it off. I can’t argue the GT4 is an awesome car, but I’m not a Porsche wanker and that’s enough to put me off them.
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These 5 pots are the end of an era, cannot beat a B-road blast home on full boost, new drivers now will likely never get to experience something like these new. Had the ST version for 17 years from new.
Blimey 17 years is great going. Well done mate. One to keep forever now surely 😊
Know how you feel, this is why I still have my mk3 RS and I drive it daily. Recently went to sabre tuning too. 😅
Heard good things about Sabre. Glad you’re enjoying your RS 👌🏻
Well I was mapped with puma speed and decided to try a custom map and there are definite improvements. So I’m still staying with stage 2 map as if I go further I would need to go down the realms of forging.
It's mad you've had it this long... Definitely nicer than your mk3 was!
I know mate it’ll be 5 years in Sep!!
Well I can’t afford an RS but my wife & me have always wanted an orange ST so hopefully this year we will add one to collection 🤞🏻👌🏻😜
Hopefully you make it happen dude!🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
@@CarFocused it will my wife wants it more than me lol 😂
@@Thejoker-zg1gk well that’s a good sign haha!
How something is appreciated when you have to wait and work towards a dream, rather than it being handed it to you on a plate.
Totally! Took me 37 years to finally have a car fully paid for 😊 Nothing has come for free for me.
😂😂😂 it’s just an old Ford Focus!!
😮 But I know exactly what you mean in every part of the video, it could be me saying the same things 😂
Had mine 10 years now, selling has never crossed my mind, so strange!
Mines under a cover in the garage October till end of March, when I take the cover off in April it’s WOW!! So good to see it again 🥰
58,000 mile Ultimate Green
The smell! I remember poking my head in one at Ford Fair couple of years ago, it smelt like mine! They must have their own unique smell 😋
Haha! Sounds like we are exactly the same in our mindset 😊👌🏻
Fully understand where you are. coming from mate. Pleased you made this video.
That’s because you’re a fellow petrolhead 😊
I'd keep it I feel the same about my mk2 Leon FR 55k. Had it from new in 2008 and its pretty immaculate and a great car.....its no RS but its a quick car I am also lucky enough to have a 718. That will be gone before the Leon😅
That’s not a bad combo at all mate! And 16 years of ownership is admirable!👌🏻
My Mk2 was a life is to short purchase.Had for 6 years and i can relate to that interior smell.Always talk about selling but a simple drive kicks that into touch.😂 I love this car....but for a completely different reason I really love my Sapphire Cosworth still after 28 years together.😂 The 2 cars are worlds apart but I feel very privileged to own both.
Mate 28 years is amazing! You’ll be buried in that surely?!😂 Hopefully I’ll be the same with my RS in years to come, and after that my son can enjoy it 😊
@@CarFocused The Saff will go to my boy but until that time he likes to drive the Focus the odd time when I let him...strange that he doesn't get as many miles to the gallon.🤣 even less than he gets from his i30n..🤣
Gary I've got a mint st I've had for 8 years I know what your saying not a chance would I sell it she's perfect.
Nothing like them out there anymore mate!
I don't blame you mate she's a beauty. New cars are becoming boring and expensive, main reason I've decided to hang on to my mk8 Fiesta ST.
Exactly. Literally nothing new and affordable that interests me!
Well Gary all I can said it's the best FORD they have ever built just wish I had one 😉
I feel blessed to own it mate, I really do 😊
Nice car! Looks to be in very good condition. How good the engine, exhaust sound and whatever may be.. I still don’t like the design of this gen.. To be correct, I like most of the design but not from the rear. To me it feels like something is missing on the side under the rear lights. As if someone removed the rear lights. Make the car look odd. But I guess some like the odd look 😁
Thanks! Yes it was the style at the time with the tail lights being higher up on the rear. Started with the Mk1 Focus 👍🏻👍🏻
Same boat here pal got a garage queen owned 10 years lux 1 an 2 blue 8000 mile only
Been looking at a 911 gt3
Keep hold of that! One to treasure for many years 😊 Summer will soon be here, get her out and spoil her 👌🏻
I was close to selling mine a couple of months ago and I've owned it from new but in the end I didn't let it go , not really sure why I didn't 🤔 I don't use it so I thought it was time but I've still got it sitting in the garage 😂
Maybe try and use it more over the summer mate. Be a shame not to!
I don't own a Mk2 RS, but if I was fortunate enough to do so, I wouldn't want to part with it either!
It's a shame it was never 4 wheel drive I think the added weight would have been worth it I never made it to the dizzy heights of the RS I did however have a immaculate 2011 3 door ST which was amazing
I still think AWD would neutralise it too much. I love the drama of the front wheels scrabbling for grip! With up to 375bhp it’s great fun. Over that, AWD would be beneficial for sure 👍🏻
I hear this a lot and agree with Gary. 4 wheel drive would’ve made it boring. They’re not drag cars, they’re drivers cars. The frill of them scrabbling for grip on you having to physically fight with the steering is what makes them exciting.
I would’ve have bought mine if they were 4 wheel drive, it’s what put me off the mk3. They’re too safe and dull.
It's hard to believe how these are now old skool cars.. we'll all be pensioners hooning around the streets in no time at this rate... 😆 enjoy it and remember every day like it was the last!
Haha yes OAP me cruising around in my RS sounds perfect 😊👌🏻 It is mad how quickly time goes though 😢
I honestly couldn’t say it better myself, next time someone asks me why I’ve kept the car so long I’m going to send them this video. 👌🏻
Appreciate that dude. Hope you’re well 👊🏻
Have a focus st mk3,5
My first sport car. Can t let it go...
Just bought a focus RS MK2 to go with it 😅😂
Haha hell of a pair 👌🏻👌🏻
Im 43 i have a jeep wrangler and a mk2 st, the st just is part of me
I own ST (2009) 2.5 for 2 years now, 5 door, i will never sell it! so much fun, so nice car!
Nice man! I did really enjoy my 5 door ST. Practical, comfy and fast too 😊
@@CarFocused yup, yesterday i changed oil, spark plugs and all filters, feels like brand new :D
Would love one of these. I own a 2017 mk7 Fiesta st. Only 23000 miles on clock, a really fun car that has a bit of a reputation as being a boy racer car. I'm 44 nearly 45 and love driving it.
That rear bumper is out of line, that would drive me crazy, nice car though.
Haha been like that since I bought it. Just Ford fitment 😂
100% get it! If you sell it you would definitely regret it, you can't buy them off the line anymore, you know that car, inside and out, if you was to buy another it could be a lemon, keep it and enjoy.
That's the plan!😊
5 pot baby 👌🏻😜
Today's cars do nothing for me personally. They all look the same with to much tech. Ford have always been great at producing hot hatches, yes their build quality may not be the best but for me the buzz they give makes up for it. I had an RS Turbo back in 90s, then came family etc so family cars came along. Never lost my love for fast Fords so got a ST now, ok not an RS but for a daily driver I love it and have no plans to sell. It's such a shame these cars are being fazed out for environmental reasons so hold on to them, cherish them and enjoy them. Great channel really enjyour posts.
Thanks mate! ST’s are better daily drivers than the RS - certainly in terms of the Mk2. I had a Mk2 ST a couple of years back and found it very comfy, and easy to live with 😊
@@CarFocused yes watched that video, I always wanted to drive a 5 pot, I got the Ecoboost, love it but feel the 5 pot may be the one for future investment.
Would take my MK3 over a Porsche any day, just love it
The Mk3 RS is a very fun car that’s for sure!
It's definitely in a different class to the mk3 it's probably as good as money in the bank
Money in the bank that you can jump in and enjoy 😊
I know what you mean I’ve got the same one on 54 k I love her to bits such a special car hold on as you will regret it one day
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What about a Puma ST?
Good cars but wouldn’t want to own one really. Certainly wouldn’t swap the RS for one!
OMG! Get a room! 😂
What did you do to that poor car after the camera’s went off! 😂😂
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I wood love to own a mk2 rs just got the mk 2 st and wood never sell it are u going to the Isle of wight tack over next month
Mk2 ST is a lovely car mate - I had 2 and loved them both 😊 Unlikely I’ll be at Isle of white mate 😢
Simple, got to drive one to understand what it’s all about
You know this 👊🏻
I remember how happy I was when you sold the mk3 for this. Mk3 may be a better car on paper but the looks and sound of the mk2 make it special. I know I don't need to tell you this but don't ever sell it
You know this 👌🏻
Looks like getting rid of the seat for a camper then 🤔do you still have that Audi? But something special about mk2 focus’s even the lower end models
I’ve been looking at replacing the Cupra but finance is crap these days so I’m kind of stuck with it for a while! The Campers look epic though! We sold the Audi a while back and got a new Toyota Corolla Excel Touring Sports.
@@CarFocusedwhat do you think of the Toyota? I’m considering a Corolla Tourer to replace my Focus 1.5 182 Titanium X estate. Is the Corolla a boring drive because my Focus isn’t bad for what it is?
Debating 2.0 Excel or GR Sport.
@@michaelb9664hi mate I did a full review on ours - check my videos 👍🏻👍🏻
Ive got my rs up for sale for a t6.1
I do love the campers mate they are wicked.
Gary don’t ever sell this car you will regret it for the rest of your life. You will never stop thinking about it and only Petrolheads will understand this you get a relationship with the car and a bond that no one will understand where we are coming from. 👌
That would be like selling bitcoin for fiat money mate! That would be crazy. The RS ist something you have definitely to hold! I feel you mate! So keep it at home and be happy! ❤
Totally agree!
Camper van for the win fella
Haha one day 😁
Sadly, I'm selling mine, Purely because it's getting a bashing on our horrific roads on a daily basis.
Sad times man 😢 But at least you can say you’ve been there!
Everything about this video is exactly how I feel about mine. Plus I've had mine since new, so it's kinda like my virgin bride. We'll never get divorced.
Ah mage that’s great. To be able to know every single bit of history of the car is just so reassuring too!
Transporters are overrated imo. Grab an old caddy maxi and spend a few grand on servicing, windows in the back, a three seat row and youll be quids in with 90% of the fun.
I love mk2 rs too，but Im in china，we dont have this car。
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@@CarFocused mk2 rs is my dream car。Thank you for sharing this video
a modern day Cosworth. Never sell I'd say.
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I get attached to all my cars. Ive had my saph cossie for 16 years,even the mrs say its part of the family. You go on about VW T6... T5s what ever. We are all different and have different taste but i dont see what all the hype with them us about. I think Ford Transits drive better and handle better hands down.
Hey mate yea I know how much you love your Saph 😊 She’s a beauty to be fair!
@CarFocused she's not bad. There are better examples out there but I like to use mine and I'm not scared to use it. Well apart from when the weather is rubbish.
@@Glenn1503.. same here mate. It’s striking that fine balance of enjoyment and preservation 👍🏻
I know were you’re coming from I have all of my cars I just couldn’t sell them.
How many do you have now?
Come on now man get a grip, it's rain, not lava 😒
Rain is lava to an old Ford 😂
@@CarFocused my st225 is older, and has more than 3 times the mileage and is completely rust free bar some surface rust on the subframes,
Enjoy your rs while you can, before they tax us out of being able to drive them