What to pay
Despite early cars touching five years old now, prices aren't falling particularly fast. Early cars with 40,000-50,000 miles haven't yet dropped below £18,000 whether looking privately or buying from an independent dealer.
The vast majority of mk2 RSs are in the £20-23K bracket, where there’s a wide choice of both standard and modified cars with a full service history. Even Mountune-upgraded cars don’t attract a significant premium, but then neither do any of the best-known upgrades devalue a well-cared-for RS. Top dealer price for a late, low-mileage RS with all the options is £23-24K.
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The rare RS500 is pricier: many dealers ask £35K and specialist Focus RS Direct has delivery-mileage cars up for £40K - as much as they cost when new.
Specifications
| Engine | In-line 5-cyl, 2521cc, turbo |
| Power | 300bhp @ 6500rpm |
| Torque | 324lb ft @ 2300-4500rpm |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual, front-wheel drive |
| Weight (kerb) | 1467kg |
| Power-to-weight | 208bhp/ton |
| 0-60mph | 5.9sec |
| Top speed (claimed) | 163mph |
| Price when new | £27,575 (2010) |
Parts prices
| Tyres (each) | £164.99 front and rear, Conti SportContact |
| Brake pads (front set) | £174.97 |
| Brake discs (front pair) | £250.13 |
| Suspension upgrade | £769.00 (BC Racing coilovers set) |
| Engine stabiliser bracket | £79.99 (GGR) |
| Exhaust | £521.54 (Mongoose, cat-back) |
| Oil filter | £12.62 |
| Air filter | £15.17 |
| Spark plugs (set of five) | £52.74 |
Parts prices from grahamgoode.com. Tyre prices from blackcircles.com. All prices include VAT at 20 per cent
Servicing
| 25,000 miles (or 24 months) | £345.48 |
| 37,500 miles (or 36 months) | £411.97 |
Prices from grahamgoode.com including VAT at 20 per cent 2,500 miles (or 12 months) £275.94
Useful contacts
www.focusrsoc.com (forums, advice, events)www.rsownersclub.co.uk (forums, advice, events)www.grahamgoode.com (parts, tuning, servicing)www.focusrsdirect.co.uk (specialist, sales)www.j-w-racing.co.uk (tuning, modifying)www.mountuneperformance.com (tuning)www.focusrsparts.co.uk (parts and servicing)
