2016 Focus RS discussion

[Mowdit]

Originally Posted by Stefan

I said it in another RS thread, IMO if these are under 70K drive away, I'll eat my hat. Brand new 345kw Focus with warranty for $50K? not a snowflakes chance in hell.

$50, ish

But not

(Will this be a public meal ? )

[In Focus]

Originally Posted by Stefan

You may as well have linked another post on this forum or some 5 year old facebook page.

I remember magazine quoting Nissan GTR prices expected to be little more than an FPV or HSV...everyone got excited and was getting ready to buy....

Considering focus ST is 40K you think RS will be 50..

Well, yes I do....

[Ratmick]

You guys saw the Focus RS pricing has been released?

Your Configuration: Focus RS Hatch
Engine/Transmission:2.3L GTDi EcoBoost with 6-speed manual transmission

Drive away price* $55,389

...that's white and stock everything.

+ $2500 for performance wheels.

• Black and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tyres
• 19” Forged Alloy Wheels

+ $450 for any other colour.

http://www.ford.com.au/research/buil.../1249173499502

[blueoval]

so drive away costs are $4399? What are we getting for that sort of coin? :O

[Ratmick]

Originally Posted by blueoval

so drive away costs are $4399? What are we getting for that sort of coin? :O

Well in Victoria about $1600-1700 will be stamp duty.
Plus Rego around $700, including plates.
I'm guessing the rest is 'Dealer Delivery'

Here we go, the small print:

*The estimated drive away price is based on a vehicle being garaged in the postcode listed and on the owner being a 'rating one' driver aged 40 with a good driving record. The estimated drive away price includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), an estimated Dealer delivery charge, stamp duty and other applicable statutory charges. Your actual drive away price may differ depending on your individual circumstances or choice of insurer. Statutory charges are current as at September 2015. ^Factory option prices are recommended and are displayed as Manufacturer List Price (MLP). Estimated drive away prices cannot be calculated until all options are selected. Refer to summary page for estimated drive away price. Every effort has been made to accurately depict colours on this site. Due to differences in computer equipment, some variations may occur. See your authorised Ford Dealer to view the actual colours. ¹Fitted RRP (including GST) for Dealer fitted accessory at participating dealers. Based on RRP for accessory, standard labour time and recommended hourly labour rate.

[marko]

A greasy smile and a "come back soon"!

Sent while boosting ....

[Craig@AUDI]

Originally Posted by Mowdit

$50, ish

But not

(Will this be a public meal ? )

Are you allowed to have one yet???

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by In Focus

Well, yes I do....

I was gonna post but didn't. If you can get a new focus RS for 50k let me know and I'll buy one.

[marko]

Originally Posted by DJM83

I was gonna post but didn't. If you can get a new focus RS for 50k let me know and I'll buy one.

Bloody oath! I would too Deej!

Sent while boosting ....

[Craig@AUDI]

Just sold another one...black this time!

[In Focus]

Originally Posted by DJM83

I was gonna post but didn't. If you can get a new focus RS for 50k let me know and I'll buy one.

Are you trying to say because the "on road" costs are a few k on top of the $50k that predictions of $60 and even $70k are closer to the mark?

As I said before, I have no interest in buying one, but it is (very close to) $50k, albeit not on the road at this point in time. That price may well come down once the initial hype/rush is over.

It still looks like an excellent price as is, and I like how Ford is not going silly on the number/price of the options, unlike VW and all the rest.

[blueoval]

Im still find ing it hard to justify the $4399 ORC. Sure there is stamp duty and rego, but that's only half if it. Does the rest just go into the DP's pocket? Can someone explain how this works?

[marko]

Dealer deliver charge of around 2k will be in the too

Sent while boosting ....

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by In Focus

Are you trying to say because the "on road" costs are a few k on top of the $50k that predictions of $60 and even $70k are closer to the mark?

As I said before, I have no interest in buying one, but it is (very close to) $50k, albeit not on the road at this point in time. That price may well come down once the initial hype/rush is over.

It still looks like an excellent price as is, and I like how Ford is not going silly on the number/price of the options, unlike VW and all the rest.

Nope not at all. I'm saying that you won't get one for 50k. Also as for the hype dying off I doubt it if what I've heard is correct re number coming to OZ I can see MK2 RS all over again. Regardless its priced very well IMO and ford have stuck to the RS mantra affordable fast cars, thats what they have always been.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by blueoval

Im still find ing it hard to justify the $4399 ORC. Sure there is stamp duty and rego, but that's only half if it. Does the rest just go into the DP's pocket? Can someone explain how this works?

I just dug out the invoice for my ST (QLD) dealer delivery was 1360 and stamp duty 1167

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Nope not at all. I'm saying that you won't get one for 50k. Also as for the hype dying off I doubt it if what I've heard is correct re number coming to OZ I can see MK2 RS all over again. Regardless its priced very well IMO and ford have stuck to the RS mantra affordable fast cars, thats what they have always been.

It will be a regular production model and not a limited build though, so I can't see availability being a problem.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

It will be a regular production model and not a limited build though, so I can't see availability being a problem.

Whilst im aware of that the few people i have spoken to are saying each dealer will be lucky to get 2 is more my point. But that could be much like when the LW St was released only 400 came into the country now its no issue. But the RS being a more niche car may still be limited numbers after that.

[marko]

I've heard there will be less made than the mk 2 RS

Sent while boosting ....

[DBourne]

Whilst it is meant to be a normal production car, I think it'll have the same fate as the 86 did.

Good price point, but due to popularity will have a few years of retard pricing.

[Mowdit]

Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

Are you allowed to have one yet???

Change in personal priorities
Will pop in one day for a look though
Tell the DP some of us are peeved that the UK get all the "options"
As it's such a long wait (even still), we could have pre ordered options, surely, didn't Ford do any market research here

[Craig@AUDI]

Originally Posted by Mowdit

Tell the DP some of us are peeved that the UK get all the "options" As it's such a long wait (even still), we could have pre ordered options, surely, didn't Ford do any market research here

You tell Ford, they don't listen to us!

[Sioso]

Being fitted with Michelin Super Sports (+ optional Michelin Cup) tyres means this thing is going to produce good numbers when the magazines start testing it.
I predict a future BFYB & Hot Tuner winner!

[Mowdit]

Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

You tell Ford, they don't listen to us!

You and me both
Same at home

[Craig@AUDI]

Originally Posted by Mowdit

You and me both
Same at home

Difference is at home you don't get bounced from Dept to Dept and then still have no resolution...

Ahhh Ford!

[mystic_granny]

Called a few dealers and got the run around, we'll check the price and call you back

There are only 2 options, surely it cant be hard...

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by mystic_granny

Called a few dealers and got the run around, we'll check the price and call you back

There are only 2 options, surely it cant be hard...

Wait till they ask if you want an auto Dont laugh my mate asked about the drive shaft recall, he has an ST they asked if it wass auto.

[MITCHAY]

Very sharp pricing, definitely want one of these things. Nitrous or Shadow Black would be my pick but I prefer the green from the last model personally.

I wonder how many sales VW and Subaru are going to give up to this assuming Ford can get the supply. I know Subaru have no issues with supply, Aus are second pick after Japan last I knew.

[Craig@AUDI]

Originally Posted by mystic_granny

Called a few dealers and got the run around, we'll check the price and call you back

There are only 2 options, surely it cant be hard...

Cars haven't been loaded into Era Net yet by Ford, but any salesperson cluey enough to reverse engineer another models worksheet with different MLP costs can tell you a driveaway figure.

[Tbm1121]

Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

Cars haven't been loaded into Era Net yet by Ford, but any salesperson cluey enough to reverse engineer another models worksheet with different MLP costs can tell you a driveaway figure.

Any semi respecable sales person should be able to work that out with some paper and a pen, They won't be limiting he volume of the cars, but the supply will be limited to dealer allocation, so if your order is with a dealer with stacks of orders, your car takes longer to come than the dealer with no orders.

[ivorya]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JVhgCqHr2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDrwJAxJYCs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3WgzuYTpxw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLmL7zL0W94