Focus RS Debut

[bonehead]

3 door available in any market?

I'd be all over that like Paul on an ambulance.

 

[Sinovac]

Ha ha. Although I prefer a three door, I really like this car. I've waited so long for an RS, I'd take an RS Transit at this point.

 

[sandman]

Been waiting and wanting for years and have loved the three door. A picture from a couple of years back in the South of France...I guess with well over 300hp And AWD I could live with 5 doors

 

[fjpikul]

Didn't Jamal bring an earlier version to the Rally at VIR? I think I remember going for a ride in a lime green car.

 

[djs]

I found a green 2010 in Mexico (http://auto.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-476142984-ford-focus-rs-2010-seminuevo-4-mil-km-_JM) for about $27,000. God knows what it takes to get it into the USA. My question is, what if one uses it off road only? Would Customs make it an EPA nightmare if I only track the car? Anyone with some insight on this?

 

[Specracer]

Ken Block in one, at the reveal (sorry if a repost)

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/03/ken-block-ford-focus-rs-video/

 

[Specracer]

[video=youtube_share;Qy-mhyUAaqE]http://youtu.be/Qy-mhyUAaqE[/video]

 

[sandman]

I found a green 2010 in Mexico (http://auto.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-476142984-ford-focus-rs-2010-seminuevo-4-mil-km-_JM) for about $27,000. God knows what it takes to get it into the USA. My question is, what if one uses it off road only? Would Customs make it an EPA nightmare if I only track the car? Anyone with some insight on this?

I do know of a fellow who has a home in Mexico that brings his into the U.S. But he is restricted on the # of days it can be here (don't know who keeps track). When I looked into importing one it looked to be a nightmare. If I remember correctly it was due to crash safety standards. Presently my nephew has a focus RS in holland, my brother was going to look into him bringing it back When he returns, I'll ask if he's made any progress.

 

[Sinovac]

Importing is cost prohibitive unless a car is at least 25 years old.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/FAQ Site/pages/page2.html#Anchor-28852

 

[djs]

If you want to know why the budget is F*%$ED, read the NHTSA link. Imagine the man hours putting all of that together.

 

[Sinovac]

If you want to know why the budget is F*%$ED, read the NHTSA link. Imagine the man hours putting all of that together.

They are from the government and are here to help you.

 

[Cobrar]

AWD technology: http://ae-plus.com/technology/ford-brings-all-wheel-drive-to-the-focus-rs