vw Golf R vs ford focus RS

[DoogalDoogz]

Id probably wait for the Audi RS3, although it is definitely going to be more expensive than both of them.

[LazyLunatic]

Id probably wait for the Audi RS3, although it is definitely going to be more expensive than both of them.

+1 when its out, its would be in my "win the lottery dream garage"

anyway, Golf R anyday! focus RS looks like a pile of sh!t. like nick said, its worth the extra dollar and its 4WD! Oh and its a VW Golf!

[kells]

If I had enough cash to buy either without a struggle it'd be the R all day long. Faster, better built, better handling, better residuals so worth the extra money. If I was maxing my budget on either and it would be a financial stretch I'd get a Golf GTI and a ramp

Edit: If the Focus was AWD I'd probably get that over a mapped GTI though.

Nick

cant see a golf R been worth more that a focus RS in years to come

the all new  focus RS will have selectable 4x4

[Horney]

Browsed TopGear magazine in the newsagents today and some comments that stood out were (as best I can remember):

"If you want instant thrill pick the RS, if you want ultimate handling pick the Megane, if you want a car that does both these almost as well but can be daily kids/stuff transporter the Golf R is one to get."

"Think of it as a Golf GTI-R, like a GTI but better."

"It should not be considered a replacement for the R32. It's far too good to be that."

The reviewer finished up the article by looking at the finance options becuase he was dead set on buying one.

Nick

[kells]

such a shame they look so crap, both inside and out.. i cant see it selling so well

[Horney]

It's not meant to sell well though, that's why it's effing expensive! Only 500 this year are being allocated for the UK.

It seems to be an excellent car but I can see why people think it's a bit dull looking. If this car had come about in the Golf V cycle it would have been epic but the MKVI doesn't really carry off the agressive look this car needs.

Nick

[kells]

be hard to sell 500 i bet!

[antogoof]

i would only buy the ford if i had the money to buy both, and a ferrari!

[admc6]

I dont know why people worry about the price difference so much.

If you have 27k to spend on a car i'm sure you could find 30k. Its just about what you like more. Personally i'd go for the golf.

[LazyLunatic]

i had a sit and pushed all the buttons (as you do) and generally looked and played with it for like 10mins at the dealership. it was the blue one but it was a more door. they really dont look like an "R" model though

...... i'd still take it anyday over all its competitors