MODERN CLASSICS 35
AfeistyFordwithaferociousfollowing
Many of these have been
driven hard or modified,
and – given that prices
bottomed out some time
ago – many have also fallen
into disrepair. In particular,
watch out for rust or
overlooked servicing. As a
result, in order to get the
most out of the RS
experience, you’ve got to
buy the best you can find.
Keep an eye on specialist
forums, classifieds and
auctions just in case you
happen to spot an example
that’s been overlooked.
Speak to the ever-helpful
owners club for advice.
£25,000
£20,000
£15,000
£10,000
£5000
£0
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
Price new
in 2002:
£19,995
Price
now:
£14,500
Price in
2015:
£7400
Price in
2025:
£20,000
WAYNELAMPORTSTONECOLDCLASSICS
VALUENOW
£14,50 0
VA LUEIN 2025
£20,000
I BOUGHT ONE MAT T WRIGHT
‘I’ve always liked the Focus RS;
it’s one of those cars that looks
right. It’s well engineered and,
with a host of exotic rally bred
parts fitted as standard, it was no surprise
that Ford lost money on each one.
Honestly, you have to drive one to fully
understand how well they corner. Rust
and accident damage is probably the
thing to look out for. The RS tax is evident,
too – how about £400+ for a front grille!’
'THEY'RE BETTER STANDARD ANYWAY; THEY JUST
SOUND BETTER, GO BETTER, THAT'S HOW IT SHOULD BE'
