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Ford Focus RS (2002-2003) Review

Category: Hot Hatchbacks 4 out of 5

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Summary of the Ford Focus RS (2002-2003)

Price Range: £16,700 to £22,845

Assets

Strong engine, plenty of power, loads of grip and engaging handling, fine brakes, reasonable asking price.

Drawbacks

Harsh ride, existence of the much cheaper Clio Cup.

Verdict

The Focus RS is a superb hot-hatchback, and feels every inch as if it was created for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts. Which is nice.

Ford Focus Review

Used Value3 out of 5

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Ford Focus

wingboundvortex
wrote on 05 10 2007

The Ford Focus is like the school prefect - top of the class in every respect. The handling dynamics...

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JazBot
wrote on 19 09 2007

Fuse 13E had blown again. I had no speedo, no rev counter, no fuel guage. A small but crucial impedi...

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luckyjimga
wrote on 12 09 2007

We don't know we're born, really, do we? This is your optimal practical purchase at around £8k and a...

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hughperson
wrote on 26 07 2007

Had a chance to compare long term rentals back-to-back over many miles on the same roads. LX has a n...

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Ford Focus Used Value Statistics

Servicing Interval
12,500 miles
 

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