@@robertyates6913 Rob it's nice to hear someone who loves ford rs even at our age i had a escort rs lot of years ago always loved the focus RS mk 2 so when I bought one everyone said i was having a mid life crisis lol but when I'm behind the wheel it doesn't matter you feel great and when you're in it people always looking at the car I've had a fue Ford's but there's something special about this one keep young
Well I'm 62 and just picked up a 2 owner blue rs couple of weeks ago. Also got elec orange st with mountune. Had an rs in 2009. Had Porsche sl55 AMG. Xkr. Now back to my Ford's.
@@pianov8 I too bought an Electric Orange ST (XR5 out here) in 2006 when they first come out. We were all in awe of that 5 pot back then. Oh and I was only 46 back then. Never too old.
I always see the RS's like a family. Mk1 the dad, old but a strong bloodline, and the return of an old herritage. Mk2, the older brother, has the most character, a lives up to it's name of a crazy hot hatch. mk3, younger brother, more modern and filled with tech, but doesn't have the same brute feeling as the older cars. Still is part of the family and owns it's space.
I’ve had nice cars & love my cars, but also ride a bike. I’ve said this before, you get bellends on the pavement, on a bike, on a motorbike, behind the wheel of a car,van,truck.
Totally agree with you. I own an RSmk2 and I have friends owning mk1 and mk3, I had the chance to drive them all and I won't change my mk2 for no one of them with no regrets.
I have almost the same, a MK2 ST with a custom map, huge 5" cat back exhaust - really loud, RS Clutch, upgraded induction kit, roughly 300hp, will keep with a stock RS. So much fun, not good on fuel, good handling, but can't put power through 2 front wheels in lower gears - 3rd gear and higher is great.
I nearly bought a mk2 rs just one month ago and pulled out last minute because the price went up to what was agreed, however I already had a mk3 focus st3 so I decided I was gonna make it look so good and make it go so much faster and now I'm so happy it's mine, I love it...... I love fast Fords .... love all you ford lovers
Managed to get out in mine this week, I took it over to SCC in St Albans for its service & MOT.. smiled every second there and back. It reminded me why I love my Mk2 so much! It’s going back on the 16th for the timing belt/water pump replacement as it’s now 10 years old.. like you, for peace of mind 👍🏼
@@CarFocused Definitely mate..bloody loved it! Got a few laughs at SCC when they realised I'd only done 39 miles in a year..lol Great vid though mate, glad you're enjoying your RS, shes a beaut
I just bought a mk3 last week in nitros blue. I’d been looking for ages for a good second hand example, having decided not to buy brand when they first came out as working away from home I wouldn’t have got the use out of it. I only work in the UK now so I took the plunge and I’m not disappointed. Ideally I’d like a mk2 as well, don’t tell the wife I’m even thinking this lol but that’s only a pipe dream. Yours looks fantastic but bog standard is my way to go though I couldn’t fault anyone if they want to go down the tuning route. Nice clip and keep up the good work.
I enjoy your videos. I’m actually not a huge fan of the Mk2 RS, I started watching your channel when you had the Mk3 as I was considering having one as a daily. You explain your reasons behind changing to a Mk2 well, it’s clearly a hell of a car! You’re one of the better people on TH-cam for getting across the feel of a car and how engaging the experience behind the wheel is. Your reasons for keeping it mostly garaged are valid. It’s an old car now, daily use would take it’s toll. If you want to keep it as a long term toy then it makes sense to keep it as you do. I agree that the Mk2 RS is something to cherish now. People have laughed at me for keeping a MG ZR as a garage toy. Yeah it’s worthless and most people laugh at them, but I’ve had it sixteen years from new. It’s immaculate and It was the most fun I could have within my budget at the time and I genuinely love the rawness and feel of it so I’ve kept it. It’s your car do with it as you please, if that means it only comes out in the dry then so be it. You’ll reap the benefits as time goes on. I think the way a car makes you feel is actually more important than outright performance. You convey the way a car feels and I enjoy your content because of it. I’m more of a old school Ford fan, the old Escorts and Capris - but I still take an interest in the Fiesta ST & Focus ST/RS of any generation. My daily is now a MG ZT-T, cheap and easy to DIY maintain, great for putting mountain bikes into the back of it and it’s a rewarding drive. I can’t bring myself to finance or PCP a car which will only deteriorate and loose value. Just doesn’t seem worth it. To me what you’re doing with this RS makes perfect sense.
I had a 67 Ford Cortina and a 68 Ford Cortina... Drove the heck out of both cars when I was 17. No air no power steering 4 speed Stick fun fun fun to drive.
Great video ... So good to see you give it a boot full and the smile it puts on your face. ... just love the sound of that 5 cylinder engine! While I don't have a Mk2 RS I have a modified Mk2 ST 225 (It's called an XR5 here in Australia) that's putting out similar power to an RS also driving through an LSD. It's a smashing car to drive through a twisty mountain road ... it grips and goes and just sounds glorious doing so.
You drive my dream car man. Great video of you just enjoying your machine on a lovely rode. And yes, the engine does make it a legendary vehicle. Had a Fokus St with the 2.5 i5. The engine sound makes it so special, and now seeing your vid I would really love to own a Mk2 RS. Hold on to her!
I think the Mk3 is a better all rounder and better as a daily. If you want a weekend toy, something that gives you a sense of occasion then I definitely think you can't beat the MK2.
There just something about a clean Mk2, was luckily enough to have one in my work and was lucky enough to paint the whole front end on it, there's just something about it even just standing next to one 👌
Heres something you can try, from standing start get up to around 40mph quickly then dip and hold the clutch and pop the accelerator as quick as you can whilst free wheeling 😉 Brilliant vid and representation of an awesome car ✌😁
Loved my mk2 rs in ultimate green but really wanted to buy a mk3 rs now it running the m400r it keeps me smiling every time I drive it, I dont buy the same car twice but still think the mk2 rs is brilliant car cheers steve👍😀
That overtake!😍👌🏽The Mk2 Focus with a few modifications is a beautiful drive for the RS old school amongst us. Raw and personal. Not "programmed" like the MK3 or a wrestling match like the MK1. Looks Unique and beefy. Definitely agree. Cult car status.🙂 (Polybush and swaybars). Can't recommend enough to flatten the cornering along with any future suspension mods. Food for thought. 😉
Another awesome video, could watch them all day. Again as an owner of both totally agree with everything you said. Got to say you were a bit unlucky with the Mk3. I haven't had an ounce of problems with mine and it's 3 years old this month.
Wicked. Just how I feel about my old Subaru Forester Sti. Makes me fancy one. But with one money pit already. It wouldn’t be a good choice. Great car. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@@CarFocused It was a pleasure. I recently dropped my foz off for paint and the paint shop had an Rs as their works vehicle. The owner was kind enough to drop me off near a train station so I could get home. Meant I got to experience an Rs which made me happy. I’ve always liked fords, esp xr’s and rs’s. I still have a 1990 fiesta turbo. Re the 💰💰💰, I recently bought a 2007 Fabia VRs to tide me over while Foz is having paint and general tlc. What a hoot the Skoda is. Mega frugal. Not mega quick but plenty of torque so nice to drive. Hilarious in the rain.
I've had 2 MK2s in my time and Mk3 too, RAWness is the right word, you feel everything, your in touch with the road and quite rightly you have to work the car. Sometimes there are too many features and comforts that take away from the driving experience. MK2 over Mk3 all day long if you want proper raw driving experience. If you want creature comforts then MK3. Make we want a MK2 again and when I see an RS coming down the road the MK2 takes more head turns than a MK3. MK2 is a drivers car. And you can't beat the Volvo 2.5 the torque is immense and for me beats the MK3 hands down for driving experience. And I love the deep intake of breath after a boot, takes me back to 2010, you know you've had a drive after being out in a MK2.
Hiya Gaz! Believe it or not....as one of your real early subscribers....this is probably one of thee best videos you've done in my opinion! Personally I think you've done the right thing in going back to the MK2 RS. It looks and sounds way better in every way....proper old skool and raw ! It's weird because like your Mk3 RS it was similar to my older Audi TTS....the car was doing most of the work for you, with 4 wheel drive and electronic aids....and after 2 years....although lightening fast off the line....it became a little boring because it took some of that driving feel away! That's why I went for a FK8 Civic Type R ....because it's very similar to your Mk2 RS in its driving style....albeit bang up to date with its modern aids....it just makes you more focused and its a more raw driving experience....the only thing it lacks is that beautiful sound of your 5 pot !! One of the sweetest sounding engines in my opinion is the 5 pot....hell, years ago I had a 5 pot Volvo S60 diesel...and it sounded gorgeous....as did my 5 pot Alfa 156 diesel ! 🤣 Your RS like you say is so rare....pretty much like my Type R. Funnily enough I was following a Mk3 RS on Tuesday in my Type R, and even though it was in nitrous blue....I thought my FK8 in Championship White looks way better than the RS....I think the Mk3 looks very anonymous like you said until you get up close....I even think they look quite boring these days! I love your Mk2....and being a car guy like yourself....it would turn my head every day of the week! Your right in what you say about the front wheel drive hot hatches....they are a dying breed now....hence why I bought the Type R....I wanted one of the last great hot hatches with a manual, before the powers that be kill em off and we're herded down the path of electric appliances!! Probably not explained it very well, but think you might hear what I prattling on about ? 🤔🤣 Awesome vid again and keep the real world motoring channel flying high for us ordinary folk !! ( Just a quick note....you can hear the 5 pot a lot better with the windows shut, but you've probably noticed that in your edit ) ! Best thing you did was 'de mod' it and go back to the OEM look! Looks way classier now....original is always the best bet ! I've watched that many of your vids....you feel more like a mate! 🤣🤣👍
Love my mk2 also. Got a few videos uploaded too. I got the exhaust knock when I went sports to de cat. Fixed it on the car, took rubber off, heat bracket and bent about 1cm, rubber back on job done.
What a car... Had to come back to this video mate. I guess a white MK2.5 ST would be the next best thing? 😅 Really need to get one again ❤️ Love this car, enjoy it mate
like all the RS cars...they all have differant good points...and bad....awesome camera angle in car footage..... great video..Between this and the Fiesta ST 180 ..both great drivers cars
Great clip, thanks for uploading! I think I will forget about the mk3. FW or PB, I like both so will buy on condition. Market is all over the place. I think good cars are worth the top end prices, but that doesn't mean, high mile high owner cars are worth a couple k less. Also expected a dip in this climate but prices might even be going up, cheers
Must say your right about the mk3 feeling slow out the box, just put DS ultima 3 on it and can’t believe how vicious it is. Same with the mk2 you have to put your mods on them to bring out the best they’ve got
Hit the nail on the head, the Mk2 has such character and makes you grin every time you drive it; that's all you need from a car, who cares that the interior is dated?! I love the fact that you can just get in it and go, no need to faff around with suspension settings, modes, blah blah blah - can't be doing with any of that! New cars are tame and, generally, pretty boring. The Mk2 FRS is anything but! I love mine :)
Your Mk3 was a great car, engaging to drive, arguably the better car. However the Mk2 is the one that gives you the best feeling whilst driving it and to look at (or being seen in).
I'm looking at Mk2 now aswell. Listening to you rattle through all the faults on your Mk3 it sounded like I'd handed you the script. I had all those issues on my Mk3. It actually needed its 3rd steering rack by the time I sold. Such a shame.....
Great vid Gary ..... great to see you enjoying your car ..... I loved your Mk3 rs , very capable car but the mk2 looks absolutely stunning 🔥🔥🔥, ..... regarding what else would we like to see .... I loved the vid when you got loads of rs together on that runway , it was very interesting to see the difference in all the cars maybe get a couple of Mk1 mk2 and Mk3 rs together for something similar ?
Great video, think you have made the best decision going from the Mk3 to Mk2. I have drove both and i personally think the Mk2 is loads better. Looks better, sounds better, and those 5 pot Volvo engines are bullet proof. Reminds me of the YB engine, you can just mod them to what you want and it will keep going. If i didn't have my Sapphire Cosworth the Mk2 RS Focus would be my next choice, love em.
Been a big fan of the channel for a long time, not a fan of the cyclist hate though :-) I’m a car enthusiast, I currently have a 2016 STI in Australia and I’m also a bike enthusiast. Just use times you come up behind a cyclist to drop a gear and give it the beans for a quick overtake, win-win for everyone.
I do the same with mine, Turbo back Invidia Q300 and an Ecutek tune, it sounds great in the full beans map on S#, windows down of course. Got to turn a negative into a positive :-)
i love both , RS is a RS what's not to love .............8 Dislikes really people , is that 8 dislikes for gary or the car.....anyhow good stuff........
I’ve just got a ug mk2 rs mr375 Clubsport, I have just sold mk3 rs Red edition, I totally agree with you, the mk2 in my opinion is sooo much better 👍🏼👍🏼
Enjoyed the video. However I will still be keeping my mk3 RS. I really enjoy driving my car. If money was no object I think I’d buy the mk2 as a project and like you said keep the mk3 as a daily.
Excellent video mate really enjoyed it i feel the same driving mine but very difficult to find decent roads in London 🤦🏻♂️ 😂 love all the focus RS’s models wish i could have one of each but i would always have a fav and that would be the mk2 😁 👍🏼👍🏼
Car Focused hopefully mate soon ill be out of London 🤞🏼 yeah the cossie would be a blast on those lovely backroads you have there 👌🏼 the cars keep me sane ha ha and 100% mate we will have to arrange a meet up
I was just going to say mine stands out then you said it 🤪 hahaha mk2 mk3 😍 still had no problems with mine touch wood.. I drive past a green mk2 in the morning on the way to work what a beast👍
mk2 in my opinion is by far the better car, to me its a car more for a occasion not to be a daily car, I used to have the st and boy do I miss that 5 pot sound track. i am now planning on buying the rs as they are only going to go up in price for here
I was looking for one but it was hard to find a decent one for the money I had. I ended up buying a vxr with all the important things just been done and uprated it's running 300bhp and been properly mapped. Just needs front bumper repair or 2nd hand one and respray for the spoiler. Couple of stone chips sorting and she'll be mint.. fun car.. but still love the st and rs... one day..one day
I drove to Cornwall and back in an Astra VXR quite a few years ago now but really enjoyed it. It was Arden blue and had the optional 19 inch wheels. Looked great!
My heart says mk2 but my wallet says mk3 😪. I really really love the mk2 its just a brutal car but damn i dont have a garage or something so i park my car outside like most people. The only problem that stops me to buy the mk2 is that i would drive the car daily.. and like u said it is not recommended.. but man i just love the car.. thanks for the video btw. i really enjoyed every minute!
Thank you! That’s a dilemma to be in...are you in the UK? It’s not so bad using the Mk2 as a daily in warmer / dryer climates, but the salt we get here on the roads in the winter eats away at paintwork :(
@@CarFocused no i live in Austria and in winter its basically the same i would say as in uk 😂 but pls keep doing what u do with the vids. They are awesome and i love to watch your content with my younger brother ! 🙏🏽 But yeah as i said if i would buy one of those two cars.. i would drive it daily and i earn the average wage here so just a normal person who saved his money for years to make his dream come true. Can i may ask ur recommendation pls because u had both of them. I dont want to sell my car right after i bought it, i wanna use the car for the next years every day 😅
Mate, question! You said on your mk3 about the steering rack knocking over bumps, how much of a pain was that to get fixed as mine is knocking slightly over bumps! Thanks fella.
I have a scorpion exhaust on my RS and that was having same issue with it knocking. Mine was hitting rear subframe and it was the left hand exhaust hanger hitting it. I had the hanger adjusted? Might be worth a look and it only did it when I was turning left.
For me its the mk2 all the way ive never had 1 but the styling is so good so much better than the mk3 good choice if you ever want 2 sell it let me know im in
Would a MK4 RS have been on your radar had Ford not scrapped it? I have a MK3 in NB and often regret trading my UG MK2 for it. But for me it was an age thing, I personally prefer the more modern features.
I always knew you were going to end up with a MK2, after the video where you tested all 3 generations... That expression on your face when you had a go in the MK2, said it all. I know the feeling this car can give you, it's rare to find the special feeling in another car
Great video I'm 66 and bought one 5 months ago love it your never to old love taking it out
And here I'm thinking I'm the oldest Mk2 RS owner in the world at 60. :)
@@robertyates6913 Rob it's nice to hear someone who loves ford rs even at our age i had a escort rs lot of years ago always loved the focus RS mk 2 so when I bought one everyone said i was having a mid life crisis lol but when I'm behind the wheel it doesn't matter you feel great and when you're in it people always looking at the car I've had a fue Ford's but there's something special about this one keep young
Well I'm 62 and just picked up a 2 owner blue rs couple of weeks ago. Also got elec orange st with mountune. Had an rs in 2009. Had Porsche sl55 AMG. Xkr. Now back to my Ford's.
@@pianov8 I too bought an Electric Orange ST (XR5 out here) in 2006 when they first come out. We were all in awe of that 5 pot back then. Oh and I was only 46 back then. Never too old.
Well i got told on one of my videos that i'm too old at 47 to be driving a FRS ... so i'm happy now 😂
The mk2 for me every day of the week, it looks like how an RS should look.
I agree, looks much better than the 1 and 3
Absolutely right , best looking , best sound , best feeling , perfect epic one
I always see the RS's like a family. Mk1 the dad, old but a strong bloodline, and the return of an old herritage. Mk2, the older brother, has the most character, a lives up to it's name of a crazy hot hatch. mk3, younger brother, more modern and filled with tech, but doesn't have the same brute feeling as the older cars. Still is part of the family and owns it's space.
I agree with you on all points there but then I saw what Shmee 150 did to his MK3 Focus RS Red Edition Mountune.
If only money was no problem 😊
The mk2 definitely has something about it I'm on my second one I've owned a few cosworths in the past but the mk2 is so on point 😎😎
Mk3 is nice but would chose the mk2 every time because of the looks and sound of the 5 cylinder
Love my MK2 RS, in my favorite colour, Ultimate Green and i actually use it as my daily, well maintained and never causes me an issue
I'm looking for the same car same color in the US 2010
I used to daily mine and the mk2 is much more usable as a daily compared to the mk3
Not all cyclists are equal. Some are nice people while others feel entitled to be a bellend lol
I’ve had nice cars & love my cars, but also ride a bike. I’ve said this before, you get bellends on the pavement, on a bike, on a motorbike, behind the wheel of a car,van,truck.
I truly enjoyed the presentation and love these cars, subscribed!
Totally agree with you. I own an RSmk2 and I have friends owning mk1 and mk3, I had the chance to drive them all and I won't change my mk2 for no one of them with no regrets.
I have almost the same, a MK2 ST with a custom map, huge 5" cat back exhaust - really loud, RS Clutch, upgraded induction kit, roughly 300hp, will keep with a stock RS. So much fun, not good on fuel, good handling, but can't put power through 2 front wheels in lower gears - 3rd gear and higher is great.
Wow fantastic to see the car out, loving the 5 pot sound, you keep rocking the rs content loving it
I nearly bought a mk2 rs just one month ago and pulled out last minute because the price went up to what was agreed, however I already had a mk3 focus st3 so I decided I was gonna make it look so good and make it go so much faster and now I'm so happy it's mine, I love it...... I love fast Fords .... love all you ford lovers
Personally the Mk1 is my favourite cause a Mk1 Focus was my first car but I still love the Mk2 and Mk3
For me it’s about the RS badge Being an enthusiastic I like them all
Managed to get out in mine this week, I took it over to SCC in St Albans for its service & MOT.. smiled every second there and back. It reminded me why I love my Mk2 so much!
It’s going back on the 16th for the timing belt/water pump replacement as it’s now 10 years old.. like you, for peace of mind 👍🏼
@@CarFocused Definitely mate..bloody loved it! Got a few laughs at SCC when they realised I'd only done 39 miles in a year..lol Great vid though mate, glad you're enjoying your RS, shes a beaut
Fabulous car - would love the opportunity to take one out for a spin!
Another great vlog, just love the sound of the 5 pot, should never of sold my st. Looking forward to more videos.
I have owned a mk2 st500 for a year now and it's the best car I've bought and I'll never sell it.
Great to be able to drive again
Absolutely love these videos, so calm but just makes you want to go out and enjoy your car, love it mate!
Thank you mate 😊
I just bought a mk3 last week in nitros blue.
I’d been looking for ages for a good second hand example, having decided not to buy brand when they first came out as working away from home I wouldn’t have got the use out of it.
I only work in the UK now so I took the plunge and I’m not disappointed.
Ideally I’d like a mk2 as well, don’t tell the wife I’m even thinking this lol but that’s only a pipe dream.
Yours looks fantastic but bog standard is my way to go though I couldn’t fault anyone if they want to go down the tuning route.
Nice clip and keep up the good work.
Car Focused I’d have to get five and the bonus to be able to afford it lol
I enjoy your videos. I’m actually not a huge fan of the Mk2 RS, I started watching your channel when you had the Mk3 as I was considering having one as a daily. You explain your reasons behind changing to a Mk2 well, it’s clearly a hell of a car!
You’re one of the better people on TH-cam for getting across the feel of a car and how engaging the experience behind the wheel is.
Your reasons for keeping it mostly garaged are valid. It’s an old car now, daily use would take it’s toll. If you want to keep it as a long term toy then it makes sense to keep it as you do. I agree that the Mk2 RS is something to cherish now.
People have laughed at me for keeping a MG ZR as a garage toy. Yeah it’s worthless and most people laugh at them, but I’ve had it sixteen years from new. It’s immaculate and It was the most fun I could have within my budget at the time and I genuinely love the rawness and feel of it so I’ve kept it. It’s your car do with it as you please, if that means it only comes out in the dry then so be it. You’ll reap the benefits as time goes on.
I think the way a car makes you feel is actually more important than outright performance. You convey the way a car feels and I enjoy your content because of it. I’m more of a old school Ford fan, the old Escorts and Capris - but I still take an interest in the Fiesta ST & Focus ST/RS of any generation.
My daily is now a MG ZT-T, cheap and easy to DIY maintain, great for putting mountain bikes into the back of it and it’s a rewarding drive. I can’t bring myself to finance or PCP a car which will only deteriorate and loose value. Just doesn’t seem worth it. To me what you’re doing with this RS makes perfect sense.
I had a 67 Ford Cortina and a 68 Ford Cortina... Drove the heck out of both cars when I was 17. No air no power steering 4 speed Stick fun fun fun to drive.
Great video ... So good to see you give it a boot full and the smile it puts on your face. ... just love the sound of that 5 cylinder engine!
While I don't have a Mk2 RS I have a modified Mk2 ST 225 (It's called an XR5 here in Australia) that's putting out similar power to an RS also driving through an LSD.
It's a smashing car to drive through a twisty mountain road ... it grips and goes and just sounds glorious doing so.
There’s the video I’ve been waiting for!!!! SPOT ON.
Simple, yet effective video Gary, an enjoyable watch
You drive my dream car man. Great video of you just enjoying your machine on a lovely rode. And yes, the engine does make it a legendary vehicle. Had a Fokus St with the 2.5 i5. The engine sound makes it so special, and now seeing your vid I would really love to own a Mk2 RS. Hold on to her!
I think the Mk3 is a better all rounder and better as a daily. If you want a weekend toy, something that gives you a sense of occasion then I definitely think you can't beat the MK2.
Great video Gary. You certainly portrayed what a hoot it is to drive. You can't beat the sound of a 5 pot. 👍
There just something about a clean Mk2, was luckily enough to have one in my work and was lucky enough to paint the whole front end on it, there's just something about it even just standing next to one 👌
Heres something you can try, from standing start get up to around 40mph quickly then dip and hold the clutch and pop the accelerator as quick as you can whilst free wheeling 😉
Brilliant vid and representation of an awesome car ✌😁
Man, I can see you just love this car, and I understand your reasons perfectly. Keep up the good work 🙂
You know he’s an enthusiast when he sold his mk3 for the mk2
Puts a smile on all us enthusiasts 😎
Loved my mk2 rs in ultimate green but really wanted to buy a mk3 rs now it running the m400r it keeps me smiling every time I drive it, I dont buy the same car twice but still think the mk2 rs is brilliant car cheers steve👍😀
Brilliant video, just love the sound of the 5 pot 👌
That overtake!😍👌🏽The Mk2 Focus with a few modifications is a beautiful drive for the RS old school amongst us. Raw and personal. Not "programmed" like the MK3 or a wrestling match like the MK1. Looks Unique and beefy. Definitely agree. Cult car status.🙂 (Polybush and swaybars). Can't recommend enough to flatten the cornering along with any future suspension mods. Food for thought. 😉
Great videos, keep them coming👍. Those back roads are amazing👌
Another awesome video, could watch them all day. Again as an owner of both totally agree with everything you said. Got to say you were a bit unlucky with the Mk3. I haven't had an ounce of problems with mine and it's 3 years old this month.
Not being able to use one daily is why i got a Mk2 ST (Xr5 down here) - 4 doors and most of the goodness of the RS without the downsides
Great vid gary totally agree its future classic mate hence the price of them after 11 years vs what the mk3 which are depreciating quite badly 🙈
You made the wright choice Gary! Hold its money more than the Mk3 RS because of the issues.🍻👍
Wicked. Just how I feel about my old Subaru Forester Sti. Makes me fancy one. But with one money pit already. It wouldn’t be a good choice. Great car. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Haha yes there’s always money to be spent 🙈
@@CarFocused It was a pleasure. I recently dropped my foz off for paint and the paint shop had an Rs as their works vehicle. The owner was kind enough to drop me off near a train station so I could get home. Meant I got to experience an Rs which made me happy. I’ve always liked fords, esp xr’s and rs’s. I still have a 1990 fiesta turbo. Re the 💰💰💰, I recently bought a 2007 Fabia VRs to tide me over while Foz is having paint and general tlc. What a hoot the Skoda is. Mega frugal. Not mega quick but plenty of torque so nice to drive. Hilarious in the rain.
I've had 2 MK2s in my time and Mk3 too, RAWness is the right word, you feel everything, your in touch with the road and quite rightly you have to work the car. Sometimes there are too many features and comforts that take away from the driving experience. MK2 over Mk3 all day long if you want proper raw driving experience. If you want creature comforts then MK3. Make we want a MK2 again and when I see an RS coming down the road the MK2 takes more head turns than a MK3. MK2 is a drivers car. And you can't beat the Volvo 2.5 the torque is immense and for me beats the MK3 hands down for driving experience. And I love the deep intake of breath after a boot, takes me back to 2010, you know you've had a drive after being out in a MK2.
Hiya Gaz! Believe it or not....as one of your real early subscribers....this is probably one of thee best videos you've done in my opinion! Personally I think you've done the right thing in going back to the MK2 RS. It looks and sounds way better in every way....proper old skool and raw ! It's weird because like your Mk3 RS it was similar to my older Audi TTS....the car was doing most of the work for you, with 4 wheel drive and electronic aids....and after 2 years....although lightening fast off the line....it became a little boring because it took some of that driving feel away!
That's why I went for a FK8 Civic Type R ....because it's very similar to your Mk2 RS in its driving style....albeit bang up to date with its modern aids....it just makes you more focused and its a more raw driving experience....the only thing it lacks is that beautiful sound of your 5 pot !! One of the sweetest sounding engines in my opinion is the 5 pot....hell, years ago I had a 5 pot Volvo S60 diesel...and it sounded gorgeous....as did my 5 pot Alfa 156 diesel ! 🤣
Your RS like you say is so rare....pretty much like my Type R. Funnily enough I was following a Mk3 RS on Tuesday in my Type R, and even though it was in nitrous blue....I thought my FK8 in Championship White looks way better than the RS....I think the Mk3 looks very anonymous like you said until you get up close....I even think they look quite boring these days! I love your Mk2....and being a car guy like yourself....it would turn my head every day of the week!
Your right in what you say about the front wheel drive hot hatches....they are a dying breed now....hence why I bought the Type R....I wanted one of the last great hot hatches with a manual, before the powers that be kill em off and we're herded down the path of electric appliances!!
Probably not explained it very well, but think you might hear what I prattling on about ? 🤔🤣
Awesome vid again and keep the real world motoring channel flying high for us ordinary folk !!
( Just a quick note....you can hear the 5 pot a lot better with the windows shut, but you've probably noticed that in your edit ) !
Best thing you did was 'de mod' it and go back to the OEM look! Looks way classier now....original is always the best bet !
I've watched that many of your vids....you feel more like a mate! 🤣🤣👍
Love my mk2 also. Got a few videos uploaded too.
I got the exhaust knock when I went sports to de cat. Fixed it on the car, took rubber off, heat bracket and bent about 1cm, rubber back on job done.
Haha I love your reactions to the acceleration and noise! It makes me feel like a kid when I boot mine!! 😂 loving the videos 👍🏻 keep ‘em coming!! 😎
Car Focused I’m smiling watching your video and agree 100%....all the negatives are forgotten when you hear that noise and feel the surge! 🚗💥💥
Car looks and sounds amazing only thing I'd change would be the entertainment system but I think u mention that at the start 👍
Nah..keep it factory! It sounds good enough!
Awesome video mate. Lovely lovely sounds !
Mk2 Focus RS = Volvo C30R we never got.
What a car... Had to come back to this video mate. I guess a white MK2.5 ST would be the next best thing? 😅 Really need to get one again ❤️ Love this car, enjoy it mate
Thanks mate! Yes a white mk2 ST would be the next best thing 😁👌🏻
like all the RS cars...they all have differant good points...and bad....awesome camera angle in car footage..... great video..Between this and the Fiesta ST 180 ..both great drivers cars
You have the best spec imo, white, lux pack 1/2, shell seats etc. Theres not that many around now, i know as ive been looking for a long time 😂
That 5 pot sound is truly addictive. Check out the Fiat Coupe 20 Valve Turbo. Sounds glorious!!
Great clip, thanks for uploading! I think I will forget about the mk3. FW or PB, I like both so will buy on condition. Market is all over the place. I think good cars are worth the top end prices, but that doesn't mean, high mile high owner cars are worth a couple k less. Also expected a dip in this climate but prices might even be going up, cheers
Great video. I can understand. I love my MK3 but it is not perfect. Sometimes I feel I want to chase my vision of owning an M3 (e36,e46, or e92).
Must say your right about the mk3 feeling slow out the box, just put DS ultima 3 on it and can’t believe how vicious it is. Same with the mk2 you have to put your mods on them to bring out the best they’ve got
i drive a clio rs 4 edc, a megane rs 265 but now the focus rs mk2 is a absolutly beast i love it! alldayFUN
great video bud I've just installed the RS running gear onto my PFL ST and it is night and day difference with the Revo Knuckles!
Car Focused appreciate that need to up the quality and stop rushing as I noticed a lot of scene are dark and can’t see much
Hit the nail on the head, the Mk2 has such character and makes you grin every time you drive it; that's all you need from a car, who cares that the interior is dated?! I love the fact that you can just get in it and go, no need to faff around with suspension settings, modes, blah blah blah - can't be doing with any of that! New cars are tame and, generally, pretty boring. The Mk2 FRS is anything but! I love mine :)
MK 2 RS what a stunning car. Great driving vid;)
Your Mk3 was a great car, engaging to drive, arguably the better car. However the Mk2 is the one that gives you the best feeling whilst driving it and to look at (or being seen in).
I'm looking at Mk2 now aswell.
Listening to you rattle through all the faults on your Mk3 it sounded like I'd handed you the script. I had all those issues on my Mk3. It actually needed its 3rd steering rack by the time I sold. Such a shame.....
Great vid Gary ..... great to see you enjoying your car ..... I loved your Mk3 rs , very capable car but the mk2 looks absolutely stunning 🔥🔥🔥, ..... regarding what else would we like to see .... I loved the vid when you got loads of rs together on that runway , it was very interesting to see the difference in all the cars maybe get a couple of Mk1 mk2 and Mk3 rs together for something similar ?
Great video, think you have made the best decision going from the Mk3 to Mk2.
I have drove both and i personally think the Mk2 is loads better.
Looks better, sounds better, and those 5 pot Volvo engines are bullet proof.
Reminds me of the YB engine, you can just mod them to what you want and it will keep going.
If i didn't have my Sapphire Cosworth the Mk2 RS Focus would be my next choice, love em.
Been a big fan of the channel for a long time, not a fan of the cyclist hate though :-) I’m a car enthusiast, I currently have a 2016 STI in Australia and I’m also a bike enthusiast. Just use times you come up behind a cyclist to drop a gear and give it the beans for a quick overtake, win-win for everyone.
I do the same with mine, Turbo back Invidia Q300 and an Ecutek tune, it sounds great in the full beans map on S#, windows down of course. Got to turn a negative into a positive :-)
Love it mate mrk2 two any day of the week it giving me buzz just watching yr vid I use mine at weekends mines st though
i love both , RS is a RS what's not to love .............8 Dislikes really people , is that 8 dislikes for gary or the car.....anyhow good stuff........
You git, you've made me want one even more. Swap you for an old ST and I'll even chuck in the wife 👍
@@CarFocused not as nice a backend as your RS and a face like a melted welly, good sense of humour though 👍🤔🤣
I’ve just got a ug mk2 rs mr375 Clubsport, I have just sold mk3 rs Red edition, I totally agree with you, the mk2 in my opinion is sooo much better 👍🏼👍🏼
👌🏻👌🏻 you’ve got a peach there mate with it being a Clubsport too 😃
Enjoyed the video. However I will still be keeping my mk3 RS. I really enjoy driving my car. If money was no object I think I’d buy the mk2 as a project and like you said keep the mk3 as a daily.
Excellent video mate really enjoyed it i feel the same driving mine but very difficult to find decent roads in London 🤦🏻♂️ 😂 love all the focus RS’s models wish i could have one of each but i would always have a fav and that would be the mk2 😁 👍🏼👍🏼
Car Focused hopefully mate soon ill be out of London 🤞🏼 yeah the cossie would be a blast on those lovely backroads you have there 👌🏼 the cars keep me sane ha ha and 100% mate we will have to arrange a meet up
Still love the MK2 Focus RS one of the best sounding and looking cars around
I was just going to say mine stands out then you said it 🤪 hahaha mk2 mk3 😍 still had no problems with mine touch wood.. I drive past a green mk2 in the morning on the way to work what a beast👍
Car Focused yes mate I’m exactly the same 💎
mk2 in my opinion is by far the better car, to me its a car more for a occasion not to be a daily car, I used to have the st and boy do I miss that 5 pot sound track. i am now planning on buying the rs as they are only going to go up in price for here
Exactly wha I’ve been saying for years this is the last proper RS
Still say you can’t beat an old school fast ford . That’s why I love my 2006 ST .
I was looking for one but it was hard to find a decent one for the money I had. I ended up buying a vxr with all the important things just been done and uprated it's running 300bhp and been properly mapped. Just needs front bumper repair or 2nd hand one and respray for the spoiler. Couple of stone chips sorting and she'll be mint.. fun car.. but still love the st and rs...
one day..one day
I drove to Cornwall and back in an Astra VXR quite a few years ago now but really enjoyed it. It was Arden blue and had the optional 19 inch wheels. Looked great!
Great content gaz not far off double figures now 👍
Good video mate I wondered when you were going to take us a spin 🤣
Great vid as usual mate.
two words - THE DREAM !!!
My heart says mk2 but my wallet says mk3 😪. I really really love the mk2 its just a brutal car but damn i dont have a garage or something so i park my car outside like most people. The only problem that stops me to buy the mk2 is that i would drive the car daily.. and like u said it is not recommended.. but man i just love the car.. thanks for the video btw. i really enjoyed every minute!
Thank you! That’s a dilemma to be in...are you in the UK? It’s not so bad using the Mk2 as a daily in warmer / dryer climates, but the salt we get here on the roads in the winter eats away at paintwork :(
@@CarFocused no i live in Austria and in winter its basically the same i would say as in uk 😂 but pls keep doing what u do with the vids. They are awesome and i love to watch your content with my younger brother ! 🙏🏽 But yeah as i said if i would buy one of those two cars.. i would drive it daily and i earn the average wage here so just a normal person who saved his money for years to make his dream come true. Can i may ask ur recommendation pls because u had both of them. I dont want to sell my car right after i bought it, i wanna use the car for the next years every day 😅
Have you got a video explaining finance options? Would be great to see
Great stuff mate, i agree on most of your points in the video.
My favourite RS but not having somewhere to store it I'll miss out. 😭
I've got a 11plate mk2 not a ST but 2l diesel but God I love it and still quick as f**k.
try put the back seat down and take for a spin sounds amazing
Mate, question! You said on your mk3 about the steering rack knocking over bumps, how much of a pain was that to get fixed as mine is knocking slightly over bumps! Thanks fella.
I have a scorpion exhaust on my RS and that was having same issue with it knocking. Mine was hitting rear subframe and it was the left hand exhaust hanger hitting it. I had the hanger adjusted? Might be worth a look and it only did it when I was turning left.
Hi mate I’ve just got some Eibach spacers just wanting to know what you torque the spacers and wheels to?
For me its the mk2 all the way ive never had 1 but the styling is so good so much better than the mk3 good choice if you ever want 2 sell it let me know im in
That road looks so sweet! Is it the B660? I’ll have to get my ST estate on it soon.
Paying the family car off first then gunna finally get my dream car. Mk2 RS 🥰 has to be a 2011 plate for me though 🤞🏻🤞🏻 or RS500 🥴
Is that induction / blow off valve standard?
This car is badass. I'm looking for one in the US cannot find one anywhere. Looking for a 2010 not even sure if they sold the MK2 in the US market.
Would a MK4 RS have been on your radar had Ford not scrapped it? I have a MK3 in NB and often regret trading my UG MK2 for it. But for me it was an age thing, I personally prefer the more modern features.
I always knew you were going to end up with a MK2, after the video where you tested all 3 generations... That expression on your face when you had a go in the MK2, said it all. I know the feeling this car can give you, it's rare to find the special feeling in another car
The mk2 definitely looks alot better than the mk3 it may not have the refinements of the modern cars but it's the RS to buy!
Superb my fav rs after cossies