Ford Focus RS (2002 - 2003) review

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At a glance |
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New price | £20,100 - £20,100 |
Used price | £6,065 - £9,500 |
Used monthly cost | £151 - £237 |
Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
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Road tax cost | £325 |
Insurance group | 34 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Attractive, exclusive and exciting
CONS
Needs concentration to drive quickly
Ford Focus RS rivals
The Focus RS was only built for a short period of time, limiting numbers to little more than a couple of thousand in the UK. It may lack the Cosworth badge many buyers were hoping to see, but it's still viewed as a Ford classic, not least because it looks fantastic and is very exciting to drive. Clean used examples hold their value well, but the even-more-powerful second generation Focus ST - although not as exclusive - is arguably more tempting for buyers of fast Fords.