I can't be the only one thinking about it. I'm kinda tired of a analog car. I'm sure the rs will have all the cool new features cars of that class will have. AWD system sounds like it will be fairly sophisticated. Motor choice is pretty solid (2.3L ecoboot motor). Lot of unknowns still like performance potential, price after dealer mark up and possible new platform issues.

I've been flip flopping. I love my evo but I'm excited about the rs and the performance possibilities. Ideally if I could score one WITHOUT getting rid of the Evo that would be even better but unless I give up the Wife's STi it won't make much sense to add another sporty saloon to the stable.

 

I am seriously up in the air about it... only because I have a feeling it is gonna be expensive to upgrade... like to the point where, is the juice worth the squeeze...

 

I will consider it - I wish to have reliable fast car on warranty)

 

I'd be surprised if its more expensive then a STi to upgrade.

I'm thinking that its going have big support and performance potential will be on par with the Evo X at a minimum (The optimist in me is hopping its solid like the Evo8/9 and around the same cost to modify but daily driver liveable like a EvoX........I knwo thats a tall order).

On a sidenote how the hell are you dude? Haven;t seen you on here in a while.

 

Yes sir. I will have one. I'll wait for the second MY though

 

Ford is pushing for people to mod the vehicle. It of course has to be done with an approved company. They are sending stuff out to people buying the ST's right now, saying buy this access port. So I feel they will have a good amount of parts. That motor can produce 400hp pretty easy according to some mustang people, and its a 2.3L so it already has more room then the Evo.

Problem going big on these car will be the direct injection.

 

yes, considering what wonderfulness it may bring.

 

Interesting car.
http://m.caranddriver.com/news/2016-ford-focus-rs-official-photos-and-info-news

Guessing it will be in the $35k-$40k price range. No flappy paddles which is a disappointment to me and it will probably be heavier than the IX.

 

i'm not a fan of the way these new generation cars "vector torque" or simulate LSDs by individually braking each of the corners for me

the evo 8/9 and the 4g63 is still the gold standard for turbo 4 awd on track!

 

I'm definitely considering it but it would take a good price point and an amazing car to yank me out of my IX

 

the power is stupid

http://www.atpturbo.com/platform/MustangEcoboost.html

 

It appears the knock on it is the power under the curve. I was thinking of the second Gen too. I need a year of no trouble from Evo to make absolutely sure I'm done with the platform. Its easy to look to another platform when you've barely driven your fun car. If i have no issues from now until next year then I will test drive one and see how I feel.

 

I may add one to my roster. Haven't had a new car since 2003 :}

 

Personally i am interested in the Dart SRT4 making an appearance in 2017. Rumor mill has it on par with the STI around track and 300hp AWD car.

 

No chance, looks like a catfish in the front and has the appearance of the Egg WRX on the sides. Will keep the IX and for 35-40k this ugly *** car will cost I'll pick up a slightly used C6 Z06.

More room than the Evo for what? If you think that .3L will allow it to produce more power when modded than a 2.0L 4G63 ask the STI people and their 2.5L how that's going for them.