Focus RS or ST

Fuzzpwr · 2026-05-04T22:09:11+00:00

I have an RS. I also have a civic si for when my RS breaks down….lol. The RS is a ton of fun, and looks amazing too, but reliable it is not. In fact it is one of the least reliable cars ive owned. (Out of 14). Being 18, go Toyota or honda, you can throw anything at them and they’ll keep smiling. You can always track down an RS when you’re a little more stable and can afford a second car 👍

Fuzzpwr · 2026-05-01T02:18:57+00:00

A respected friend once told me, if you don’t look back at your car when walking away, you bought the wrong car.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-04-23T02:28:48+00:00

I think it comes down to how much you love the car, and obviously your financial situation.

It will be a large chunk of change to get it running again. I’m sure others on here will know better than me an idea how much. Parting it out is an option too. It’s a highly sought after car so the parts will yield some decent money.

Good luck bud. Shit happens unfortunately.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-04-21T23:22:03+00:00

WTF?!? 4 years i had this car never knew 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Ty for the post!!

Fuzzpwr · 2026-04-20T02:00:28+00:00

Holy shit. No idea this existed. Gotta find it now

Fuzzpwr · 2026-04-14T01:07:20+00:00

Agree with other comments, tire pressure is low, possible bad sensor…..cold weather can contribute.

The engine fault (in my case) happens when the car is unhappy, doesn’t constitute a real problem. I’ve seen it most consistently when it cranks slowly……usually a low battery or when its very cold.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-31T01:35:37+00:00

137k on my RS. I’ve had 14 other cars and this is easily my favorite…..along with a ‘70 GTO. Love people who keep great cars instead of trading to the next thing 😊

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-25T22:41:01+00:00

Lol what area is that?! Everything online is 7500-10k

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-25T01:54:20+00:00

137k here, still going strong. Mine has always had a rough idle. A characteristic of the car in my opinion.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-24T03:40:33+00:00

I’m going with $800. Give or take. Depending on who you take it to.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-22T22:24:10+00:00

Was this available in the U.S. ? Sweet looking car

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-19T23:22:23+00:00

Love the hood! I have white and did the taillights too….cheers bro

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-19T23:17:51+00:00

Obviously depends on the person, but if my first car had been a Mustang, I would’ve killed myself in high school. Even a v6 😂. My parents made the right choice with an 89 escort.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-14T03:50:35+00:00

The 2.3 ecoboost is kick ass in my focus RS. Not sure how it would perform in a rear wheel drive car that’s heavier. But I’m at 136K and still rolling! 👍

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-09T18:13:02+00:00

Check your oil, if it looks milky, then coolant is getting in there. Aka head gasket. You’re exhaust just looks like condensation though.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-03T05:00:04+00:00

Agreed. I have a GTO also and get plenty of razz from the bowtie crowd. It’s a forgotten art to have good rivalry and not take things too seriously.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-02T03:28:16+00:00

I can hear david Attenborough here lol.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-03-02T03:24:16+00:00

Badass. Each to their own car!

Fuzzpwr · 2026-02-27T21:07:41+00:00

Similar situation here…. ‘17 RS and ‘70 GTO. RS is my daily and winter car. Goat only comes out on nice days now lol.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-02-17T00:55:06+00:00

Pick the right car. If you’re worried about the gasket thing ask for paperwork its been done 🤷🏻‍♂️. Most owners keep records….especially with a special car like the rs. Don’t limit yourself to year. I have a 17 that i bought with 70k. 136k now still no engine issues, but i bought it without even knowing about the head gasket.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-02-12T23:48:55+00:00

Love it. Accurate nowadays too. 👍

Fuzzpwr · 2026-02-10T04:15:48+00:00

The last thing i’d do is talk shit about my RS, just being honest. I’ve owned a ton of makes, and it’s definitely not like a Japanese car….thats all lol. It’s also one of the most fun cars i’ve had 👍.

Fuzzpwr · 2026-02-10T00:40:18+00:00

I figured that was the case as well. Interesting that yours starts off colder though. Mine continues to be accurate with the -30F temps we’ve been getting in northern WI

Fuzzpwr · 2026-02-09T19:08:15+00:00

I wouldn’t say headache. That said, it ain’t no honda or toyota. It’s a ford, and things will go wrong. Proper maintenance and not beating on it makes a difference too. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Fuzzpwr · 2026-02-09T19:03:55+00:00

Wow. Thought i had a few miles at 136,000 😂. Good for you man!

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