As a MK2 RS owner, I have to say she isn't probably as fast around the Ring as the newest generations, but as aesthetic, sound, no interferences from the electronics.. absolutely wonderful, so many feelings through the steering wheel and the car herself.. I won't change mine! (and tuned is even better!) 🥰🥰
@@Ware35 i Drive an st too, about 5 years now (fl) The dream is an RS but prices are freaking and the bigger Problem, i dont want two Cars and The RS is a Summer Car that you dont Drive all Day.
To each their own, I suppose. I've driven many a hot hatch throughout my life, and the best one I've ever had the pleasure of being behind the wheel in was a 2004 Ford Focus SVT. It *did* have 4 doors, but it wasn't AWD, and it had a 6-speed manual, so no DSG/DCT, etc. I owned that SVT Focus for three years, and enjoyed driving it just as much on the thousandth drive as I did the first. It had a few tasteful modifications, like a header-back exhaust, cold air intake, Diablosport tune, Ohlins (I think) adjustable suspension, very modest chin spoiler/side skirts/rear diffuser kit, gunmetal Euro-spec multi-spoke wheels, short-throw shifter, and a nice sound system. To this day, I haven't driven a vehicle that comes close to the sense of connection I'd get while driving that little Focus. Everything about it was perfect for having a little fun on some twisty back roads while never coming close to touching unsafe or overwhelming speeds. I've been on the lookout for a super clean, low-mileage 2004 Ford Focus SVT ZX5 in Competition Orange for about 5 years. Hopefully I can find one & pull the trigger on it, because I miss that car more than any other that I've owned, or even that I've just driven before. If you ever get the chance to take an '03/'04 Focus SVT for a spin, take it. They are incredibly good little cars.
Yes, that's the German police. You can drive faster than allowed. Tune and style your car as you like. But if you feel like you have to exaggerate. Then the guys get uncomfortable and tell you who's boss. But mostly factual and friendly.
@@jxn5k stop complaining you have roads with unlimited speed and you can have the mods put in official papers not many european countries have these luxuries.
ahhh this is a CLASSIC man. Haven't seen this for years, saw the thumbnail and was hit with a wave of nostalgia. I remember using it on my PS3 playing need for speed most wanted 2012, one of those off road races. the best way to summarise this car for me is its what every 18 year old with a tinted and straight piped corsa THINKS their car looks like lol.
The Local Horses 🐎 🐎 🐎 reported you to the Police that ,"There is a Dutch Guy who comes in our Neighborhood with Fancy Loud Cars Disturbing the Peace and has Never Ever Brought us Treats like Carrots 🥕or even a simple Bucket of Dutch Oats
The 5 things I Love 1. ENGINE - 2.5 5 Cylinder Turbocharged Engine 2. POWER -The way the power is delivered to the front wheel drive 3. LOOKS - The looks of the car, especially in real life 4. RESIDUAL VALUE - How they hold their value 5. FEEL - The feeling when driving it 6. SPECIAL KITS - RECARO SEATS, THE BODYKIT (Big Wide Arches, Wings, Diffuser), THE OPENING OF THE FRONT BONET USING A KEY PS: I own one in ULTIMATE GREEN - in MALAYSIA
Love it, but I recommend the AMPethamin 3.5 or beastfactory 3.5 exhaust, this makes the sound just perfect. Maybe you will get the chance to test st or rs with them, one day.💪🏼
There is a garage around the corner from my work and the guy owns 2 of these beasts, a full green one and a full black one with green accents and trim covered in monster logos, he takes them around the estate every now and then and hearing the bangs makes my day :D
I remember when they were revealed in 2008 at the London Motor Show... my favorite Focus RS and easily the coolest with its dirty 5 cylinder sound! Maybe one day...
Come to England & you could pick one up for just under £20k. They're going up in value. If you wanna go cheaper you can pick up an Mk2/2.5 ST for around £4k-5k for a decent one. I have an Mk2 ST & it's a great car & has been tuned with Dreamscience mod XRS with all associated mods needed for the power gains, its around 310bhp which is plenty for me. They do have some problems like many cars & as long as you take care of them they are generally alright. Definitely recommend picking one up for Auto top NL 👍🏻
I agree, MK2 RS is really good, it sounds like hell and it's fast enough for basically anything. I always wanted this exact car. But because I use my cars as dailies I settled with a Polo GTI 2019 manual, which I assume will be good to be driven as a daily, all year.
maaaan that car is so crazy, I got the st but seeing this video makes me want the rs, because i wanna keep the st untouched completely stock and have that same engine but with more power
What is the difference between Multilink & MacPherson & Double Wishbone....and how that they each are everywhere in sports cars and on normal ones...what is the benefit
I have an st people told me their wasn’t much difference with the R.S. but my god their is not only can it rev all the way to to limiter with no problems and and it bangs off the rev limiter too I find with the st you have to shift around 6000rpm and that’s where the power band is and it doesn’t even bang off the rev limiter neither the less tho their both good cars in their own way
you know the engine is not soo "tough" as people think. They suffer from the stock Oil rings on the pistons jamming up with sod, meaning the car starts burning A LOT of oil etc. They need to be changed to the new design ones and THEN the engine is healthy and good if you take good care of it!
I always wanted one of these - but the engine issues scared me off.. ended up with a BMW M135i LCI and then went to a Golf R MK 7.5.. didn't swallow the brave pill at either time and went with the RS! LOL! - it could easily drain your bank account.
@Speedmaster not sure if this is store or not - but they had issues with the original head gasket design and ford dragged their heels over providing a fix for it - with an eventual recall and a new head gasket and or cylinder head provided where required… when I was looking - I was aware of the issue and ford hadn’t yet done anything to fix it - so I got my Golf R and then about 6 months after ford put in place the fix… maybe google will help if you’re still struggling
This is a car that i dream to own someday.. they aren't cheap where i live though and i believe that the prices will only go higher... Well atleast i got the same engine on my S80 atleast to enjoy the sounds :D
@Speedmaster you would rape me on the track. Im a just a cool dad who bought as a family car a pocket rocket... now me and my son r going nuts, and we are planning to save a bit and do an upgrade. What would you suggest? Remember it has to stay as family car xD
Stipt Polish Point has one for sale. I've seen it on a video on his channel. That thing looks factory new. You should check it out if you want to buy one. Love this car too. One of the best hot hatches in my opinion.
I mean, you can rebuild it. But it's not really necessary. It grips really well and cuts corners like it's nothing. If you know your way around gas and clutch it won't spin.
With knowledge of facts I can say no, it's even an unfair comparison for the mk3, I had the mk2 and now I have the mk3 and after 90k km I can say with certainty that it's not the mk3 it's in another league
Hoi max die motor van de ford focus rs zit ook in onze auto wij hebben een ford smax echt een hele fijne familie auto en we willen hem misschien ook nog gaan tiunen
What is the greatest hothatch ever? ⬇️
As a MK2 RS owner, I have to say she isn't probably as fast around the Ring as the newest generations, but as aesthetic, sound, no interferences from the electronics.. absolutely wonderful, so many feelings through the steering wheel and the car herself.. I won't change mine!
(and tuned is even better!) 🥰🥰
Focus RS, 206 RC, 2009 Impreza STI
This and my ST MK2 :D
@@Ware35 i Drive an st too, about 5 years now (fl) The dream is an RS but prices are freaking and the bigger Problem, i dont want two Cars and The RS is a Summer Car that you dont Drive all Day.
Delta Evo 2 ? Sunny GTR ?
No 4door, no AWD, no DSG and no shift farts..
Best Hot Hatch ever
The driving dynamics, engine and exterior styling. Everything else is lacking
To each their own, I suppose. I've driven many a hot hatch throughout my life, and the best one I've ever had the pleasure of being behind the wheel in was a 2004 Ford Focus SVT. It *did* have 4 doors, but it wasn't AWD, and it had a 6-speed manual, so no DSG/DCT, etc. I owned that SVT Focus for three years, and enjoyed driving it just as much on the thousandth drive as I did the first. It had a few tasteful modifications, like a header-back exhaust, cold air intake, Diablosport tune, Ohlins (I think) adjustable suspension, very modest chin spoiler/side skirts/rear diffuser kit, gunmetal Euro-spec multi-spoke wheels, short-throw shifter, and a nice sound system. To this day, I haven't driven a vehicle that comes close to the sense of connection I'd get while driving that little Focus. Everything about it was perfect for having a little fun on some twisty back roads while never coming close to touching unsafe or overwhelming speeds. I've been on the lookout for a super clean, low-mileage 2004 Ford Focus SVT ZX5 in Competition Orange for about 5 years. Hopefully I can find one & pull the trigger on it, because I miss that car more than any other that I've owned, or even that I've just driven before. If you ever get the chance to take an '03/'04 Focus SVT for a spin, take it. They are incredibly good little cars.
5 cylinder engine = beautiful sound
Odd and overlapping firing intervals make all the difference in the world when it comes to sound.... Not efficient, but who cares 😂
That’s because it’s a Volvo lump!!
had this car for 10 years. best car i ever had. nothing beats this 5 cylinder with a full Milltek exhaust incl 200 cells cat.
Yes, that's the German police. You can drive faster than allowed. Tune and style your car as you like. But if you feel like you have to exaggerate. Then the guys get uncomfortable and tell you who's boss. But mostly factual and friendly.
You cant drive faster than allowed neither can you tune and style youre car as you like!?
do i not get the joke?
🤣
@@jxn5k It works within the legal framework. That's the point. 😉
@@aluszewski02151 which sadly is very limited in germany😒
@@jxn5k stop complaining you have roads with unlimited speed and you can have the mods put in official papers not many european countries have these luxuries.
Yep, welcome to the country of prohibitions.
It is getting so tough to modify your car in Germany. It really takes away the joy of this hobby.
People think i’m crazy because my dreamcar is an old focus. The mk2 focus st/rs just tiggles the right places
ahhh this is a CLASSIC man. Haven't seen this for years, saw the thumbnail and was hit with a wave of nostalgia. I remember using it on my PS3 playing need for speed most wanted 2012, one of those off road races. the best way to summarise this car for me is its what every 18 year old with a tinted and straight piped corsa THINKS their car looks like lol.
couldnt describe it better. its an amazing car
Dad had a couple ST versions of this when I was a kid. Great car, best sounding Ford/Volvo engine that isn't a V8.
also very reliable engine. I have around 270.000 km no problems
Good to hear. I'm on 205 000 with my ST.
At the end of the day its still a volvo so what do you expect 😅
Yeah, new generation is a different thing.
@@kevinmartens471 2.0 Ecoboost 200.000km no problems, 2.3 Ecoboost meh
focus STLine 60.000km no problems haha
The Local Horses 🐎 🐎 🐎 reported you to the Police that ,"There is a Dutch Guy who comes in our Neighborhood with Fancy Loud Cars Disturbing the Peace and has Never Ever Brought us Treats like Carrots 🥕or even a simple Bucket of Dutch Oats
Got the ST and it's a great pleasure driving it all day! I love this car!
The 5 things I Love
1. ENGINE - 2.5 5 Cylinder Turbocharged Engine
2. POWER -The way the power is delivered to the front wheel drive
3. LOOKS - The looks of the car, especially in real life
4. RESIDUAL VALUE - How they hold their value
5. FEEL - The feeling when driving it
6. SPECIAL KITS - RECARO SEATS, THE BODYKIT (Big Wide Arches, Wings, Diffuser), THE OPENING OF THE FRONT BONET USING A KEY
PS: I own one in ULTIMATE GREEN - in MALAYSIA
Love it, but I recommend the AMPethamin 3.5 or beastfactory 3.5 exhaust, this makes the sound just perfect. Maybe you will get the chance to test st or rs with them, one day.💪🏼
There is a garage around the corner from my work and the guy owns 2 of these beasts, a full green one and a full black one with green accents and trim covered in monster logos, he takes them around the estate every now and then and hearing the bangs makes my day :D
5:23 didn't expect that he just turned behind and saw polizei
5:25 In Germany we call it "Rennleitung" 😂
This car looks stunning!
Love my mk3 to bits but I really hope I can own one of these one day. These things are awesome
7:57 my focus is a 2004 and im so glad it doesnt make any dings or beeps for doors or seatbelts.
Goed gedaan Joep!! Mooie bak! 👍😁👍😁
There’s no such thing as too many cars, you just need a decent compound to keep them in
I remember when they were revealed in 2008 at the London Motor Show... my favorite Focus RS and easily the coolest with its dirty 5 cylinder sound! Maybe one day...
Come to England & you could pick one up for just under £20k. They're going up in value. If you wanna go cheaper you can pick up an Mk2/2.5 ST for around £4k-5k for a decent one. I have an Mk2 ST & it's a great car & has been tuned with Dreamscience mod XRS with all associated mods needed for the power gains, its around 310bhp which is plenty for me. They do have some problems like many cars & as long as you take care of them they are generally alright. Definitely recommend picking one up for Auto top NL 👍🏻
you drive on the wrong side of the road 😉😅
Awesome review and some things never change… great motor .. 😉👏🍻
you must make a review on alpine a310 v6 turbo, one of the most beautiful cars ever made
I wish they made these in the States. Im not sure if I can even import one but this is for sure one of my dream cars
The sky is beautiful 😮
I agree, MK2 RS is really good, it sounds like hell and it's fast enough for basically anything. I always wanted this exact car. But because I use my cars as dailies I settled with a Polo GTI 2019 manual, which I assume will be good to be driven as a daily, all year.
5:24 - oops, time to find a new area to review and drive cars
I think this car is not for the autobahn, but you can drive on it, but its true place is on small roads for short ones there are many turns
That sound🥰🥰🥰
Please test a Ford Escort RS Cosworth.
Aah yes the Volvo five pot engine with a loud exhaust, the soundtrack of every small town i Sweden on Friday and Saturday night
One of the best sounding engines
Just bought mine, a white one not as fresh as this but its really amazing hope i never sell it
I would love to see a review of a very high powered mk2 focus rs.
maaaan that car is so crazy, I got the st but seeing this video makes me want the rs, because i wanna keep the st untouched completely stock and have that same engine but with more power
Very love sound and Focus RS ❤
Wish we could get these in NA, settled on an MK3 RS and loving it
Hey, een collab met Carrec!
Hoopte stiekem al dat dit de auto van Joep zou zijn.
Same here😂
Why esp light blinks all the time?
It doesn’t, camera’s effect
amazing cars, would love another 🎉👌🏻🙏🏼💚
It looks stunning, very nice car
Or the yellow springs might be Mountune, because they make them on that yellow like the badge also on the airfilter box.
Pretty close with that truck
What is the difference between Multilink & MacPherson & Double Wishbone....and how that they each are everywhere in sports cars and on normal ones...what is the benefit
What camera is it recorded with? to be GoPro? greetings!
Please do RS4 B7
What an RS - lovely car!
I think the 2.0 ecoboost would slay this
One of my favorites. Unfortunately, we never received any Mark 2’s in the US.
Got one, and it’s going nowhere!👌🏻
Is this Joep from Carrec's car? Doubt many cars get maintained to the same standard with no money or work spared!
I NEED ONE OF THESE RIGHT NOW
Dikke bak, Joep!
This ford is very veryy beatiful love this car!!!
In Groot brittanie rijd een ST met 4x4 conversie, krijgt zijn +-500pk goed op de weg.😉
I have an st people told me their wasn’t much difference with the R.S. but my god their is not only can it rev all the way to to limiter with no problems and and it bangs off the rev limiter too I find with the st you have to shift around 6000rpm and that’s where the power band is and it doesn’t even bang off the rev limiter neither the less tho their both good cars in their own way
Hello Max,
Do you pefer this over an German like A45s..?
Big machine
Oh god Volvo power looks lekker man
Review Ford fiesta S 1.6 automatic tranmision 👉👈
Great car!! Great looks, sound, and hooligan-factor!! 😁
"it's such an unicorn"
The car: "let's flyyy"
sounds good , sounds deep , sounds just like a Volvo.
Best RS ever made
Fantastic!
Μagnificent car with badass looking. Yes, the RS Mk3 is better overall, but i would prefer this one because of the sound and style
I have a MK2 Focus CC because it cost about 1.5k and not 30k XD. I really would love a MK2 Focus RS though.
Nice car Joep Schuurman
you know the engine is not soo "tough" as people think.
They suffer from the stock Oil rings on the pistons jamming up with sod, meaning the car starts burning A LOT of oil etc.
They need to be changed to the new design ones and THEN the engine is healthy and good if you take good care of it!
🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
I always wanted one of these - but the engine issues scared me off.. ended up with a BMW M135i LCI and then went to a Golf R MK 7.5.. didn't swallow the brave pill at either time and went with the RS! LOL! - it could easily drain your bank account.
@Speedmaster not sure if this is store or not - but they had issues with the original head gasket design and ford dragged their heels over providing a fix for it - with an eventual recall and a new head gasket and or cylinder head provided where required… when I was looking - I was aware of the issue and ford hadn’t yet done anything to fix it - so I got my Golf R and then about 6 months after ford put in place the fix… maybe google will help if you’re still struggling
@@cerberus_uwu you're mistaking this mk2 RS with the mk3 RS, wich is the car that had the head gasket problem. But only in the first batch of units.
This is a car that i dream to own someday.. they aren't cheap where i live though and i believe that the prices will only go higher... Well atleast i got the same engine on my S80 atleast to enjoy the sounds :D
It’s beautifully crafted machine
all my favourite
Best hothatch has always been and will be the legend GOLF GTI
Overrated Hitlers car
Golf only tops this car in everyday use. Everywhere else, this was better.
Buaahhhh increíble ❤
Superb machine
Focus RS MK2/Megane RS3 of course a45AMG is faster, but that Focus is a raw classic. Also WRX STI which sounds like a demon, but burns too much gas.
my golf 8 R Performance is killing it. just wait for the sommer, ill tune my beast to 500HP :D
@Speedmaster you would rape me on the track. Im a just a cool dad who bought as a family car a pocket rocket... now me and my son r going nuts, and we are planning to save a bit and do an upgrade. What would you suggest? Remember it has to stay as family car xD
@Speedmaster costs approximately?
5:30 , are you in trouble ? :D
5:23 min - Oh 💩!!! It's the fuzz!! 😄
Stipt Polish Point has one for sale. I've seen it on a video on his channel. That thing looks factory new. You should check it out if you want to buy one. Love this car too. One of the best hot hatches in my opinion.
Wasn't that an April 1st joke?
Mk2 rs sexiest hot hatch 👌🤛
I Wish We Got These in The States
Nice 🔥
Oh nooooo you made too much sound in the past for the police so they had to stop by! They’re definitely lurking fans trying to get in a video 😂
wanneer komt een ontgrensde ram TRX? ;)
ik weet zeker dat de video net zo opstijgt als de auto ;)
Lucky to own one
Too bad they don't make cars like this anymore :(
I didnt care about these fords untill now, thanks a lot
5 Cylinder ❤
Good from 100-200 but after it the bad aerodynamic kicks in
Finally a ford focus that is not orange
Planing to buy AWD, fwd is awful for me
I mean, you can rebuild it. But it's not really necessary. It grips really well and cuts corners like it's nothing. If you know your way around gas and clutch it won't spin.
such a nice car!
So much better than the mk 3 RS
With knowledge of facts I can say no, it's even an unfair comparison for the mk3, I had the mk2 and now I have the mk3 and after 90k km I can say with certainty that it's not the mk3 it's in another league
can we have a pov of the fuel gauge and top speeds lol
Hoi max die motor van de ford focus rs zit ook in onze auto wij hebben een ford smax echt een hele fijne familie auto en we willen hem misschien ook nog gaan tiunen
Love it