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pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/25/15 3:10 p.m.

And the Fiesta RS is not far behind...

mr2peak
mr2peak GRM+ Memberand Dork
6/25/15 3:19 p.m.

Mitsubishi EVO replacement

yamaha
yamaha MegaDork
6/25/15 3:40 p.m.

In reply to Nick_Comstock:

Count on what?

Dietcoke
Dietcoke New Reader
6/25/15 4:16 p.m.

46k for a focus. Yeah, not. If you're excited about this, it's too late for you.

z31maniac
z31maniac UltimaDork
6/25/15 4:35 p.m.
Dietcoke wrote: 46k for a focus. Yeah, not. If you're excited about this, it's too late for you.

Have a source for that number?

At that price I'll add a few more and go with an RS3 just for the 5 cylinder sound.

KSScotton
KSScotton New Reader
6/25/15 4:41 p.m.

I would be willing to bet the pricing will be on par with a new Mustang GT

yupididit
yupididit Reader
6/25/15 4:54 p.m.

How much were new Evo X's going for this year? Especially MR's

Giant Purple Snorklewacker
Giant Purple Snorklewacker MegaDork
6/25/15 5:01 p.m.

It's more badass than the last Evo or current STi, and more wheel drive than a Mustang GT. I expect it to be priced right there with the Sube. A WRX STi Limited is 40k before you add any options. So... probably $46k loaded, out the door is a reasonable guess. You will probably be able to get one without all the doohickeys for $41k.

I'm not sure why that is shocking given the specs on the car. There isn't much you can buy in that performance envelope that is significantly less. How much is that tarted up FWD Civic R-Type these days? $36k?

Tom_Spangler
Tom_Spangler GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
6/25/15 5:03 p.m.

Based on absolutely nothing, I think it will be well under $40k. I mean, an STI is $36k, they know they can't go too far above that.

But getting one from a dealer at anywhere near that price could be difficult for a while....

z31maniac
z31maniac UltimaDork
6/25/15 7:30 p.m.

Exactly a base STi is $36k.

Flight Service
Flight Service MegaDork
6/25/15 8:04 p.m.

I say $34k base and optioned out $46k. Ford knows how to option.

It needs to be below or close to a Base GT stand but above the EcoBoost to make any sense.

mad_machine
mad_machine GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/25/15 8:40 p.m.

wow.. I remember when I thought it was remarkable that the E46 M3 made 330hp...

Feedyurhed
Feedyurhed SuperDork
6/25/15 9:12 p.m.
Tom_Spangler wrote: But getting one from a dealer at anywhere near that price could be difficult for a while....

^^^^This. Didn't Ford initially indicate they were going to keep the numbers limited and the price higher so as to not compete with the ST? At any rate, it's looking like it going to be good so the inevitable dealer gouging will occur.

Feedyurhed
Feedyurhed SuperDork
6/25/15 9:14 p.m.
z31maniac wrote:
Dietcoke wrote: 46k for a focus. Yeah, not. If you're excited about this, it's too late for you.
Have a source for that number? At that price I'll add a few more and go with an RS3 just for the 5 cylinder sound.

Yep, me too.

Dietcoke
Dietcoke New Reader
6/25/15 10:13 p.m.
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: It's more badass than the last Evo or current STi, and more wheel drive than a Mustang GT. I expect it to be priced right there with the Sube. A WRX STi Limited is 40k before you add any options. So... probably $46k loaded, out the door is a reasonable guess. You will probably be able to get one without all the doohickeys for $41k. I'm not sure why that is shocking given the specs on the car. There isn't much you can buy in that performance envelope that is significantly less. How much is that tarted up FWD Civic R-Type these days? $36k?

How about a stingray corvette.

C7 or focus. Yeah, that's a tough decision.

Huckleberry
Huckleberry MegaDork
6/25/15 11:11 p.m.

In reply to Dietcoke:

Where are you getting a C7 for under $50k? Stripper base model? Maybe I don;t know. I guess it's possible. You could just go buy a used Aston Martin for $40k because berkeley you that's why... I mean... I get it, you don't want an Escort RS... really, neither do I. I am a RWD race car guy. It's not my thing. But why the animosity? Were you molested by one?

fornetti14
fornetti14 GRM+ Memberand Dork
6/26/15 8:30 a.m.

I think they need to price it under $40k or folks may still go for the STI.
I bet they price it $10-12k more than a loaded ST.

I'll check it out when it comes in, but I really don't want to part with my turbo AWD Speed6 just yet.

Ian F
Ian F MegaDork
6/26/15 9:12 a.m.

In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker:

Not quite under $50K, but a dealer in NJ has new C7's for about $52K: http://www.kerbeck.com/

HiTempguy
HiTempguy PowerDork
6/26/15 9:21 a.m.
PHeller wrote: Heck you could almost get a Focus ST + used 400hp STI for that kind of money.

Ha, a 400hp sti with a blown motor

I love my Subarus and have owned like 10 now. But an honest 400hp sti is not very common.

Tyler H
Tyler H GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
6/26/15 9:21 a.m.
mad_machine wrote: wow.. I remember when I thought it was remarkable that the E46 M3 made 330hp...

I don't think it's any less remarkable today, just less exclusive. These are the good old days.

Mr_Clutch42
Mr_Clutch42 SuperDork
6/26/15 1:23 p.m.

In reply to mad_machine: The Euro M3 E36 made 320hp...

turtl631
turtl631 Reader
6/28/15 5:22 a.m.

I bet there will be some cool Euro comparos of A45, Focus RS, RS3, Golf R, maybe STi, 135 hatch. I've been in Germany the last week, quite jealous of all the hatchback and wagon love. RS3 sedan while cool with the I5, would just move me more as a hatch.

As long as price isn't bonkers I really may get one of these. In that crazy blue. Ford RS in the US is awesome, and besides I'm Subaru gun shy after owning one, Evo is on its way out, and the Golf R just doesn't seem special enough. I want something more in your face.

wspohn
wspohn HalfDork
6/30/15 11:57 a.m.

Nice thing about this Ford is that it may make Mazda raise it's design sights a bit on the new Mazdaspeed 3 to be released in 2017.

pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/30/15 12:42 p.m.

2015 Focus ST loaded comes in at roughly $29,000. I am going to go out on a limb and say that they are going to list the RS at $34,000 base, and under $40K loaded. I know it's a dream, but man would that be awesome.

turtl631
turtl631 Reader
6/30/15 1:49 p.m.

I think pricing will be reasonable. When does Ford overprice things?

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