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Post by Eff One on May 9, 2019 12:27:51 GMT
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on May 9, 2019 12:57:36 GMT
It does seem to be priced in line with the competition, and substantially cheaper than the Golf R. I don't think Ford are chasing volume anymore so can be a bit more bullish with their pricing.
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Post by cbeaks1 on May 9, 2019 14:03:59 GMT
There are no basic models - new one has a lot more stuff than before.
cont variable dampers, adaptive led headlights, radar cruise, 19” wheels etc
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Post by PetrolEd on May 9, 2019 14:16:30 GMT
Good looking thing to be fair but yes it does seem expensive for what is only the very warm version rather then the RS
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Post by Eff One on May 9, 2019 14:19:36 GMT
I must admit, having not paid much attention recently, that I was shocked at the price of the competition. In my head, Golfs GTI and R were £5k less than their actual respective costs (£33k and £36k).
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Post by Alex on May 11, 2019 16:56:29 GMT
I must admit, having not paid much attention recently, that I was shocked at the price of the competition. In my head, Golfs GTI and R were £5k less than their actual respective costs (£33k and £36k). Prices have gone up for the Golf. My 1.0 estate Match was £22k in 2016, it’s now closer to £26k. So I can well imagine a GTI being nearer £30k. Wait until we have a no deal brexit and add a trade tariff to that. |
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Post by Martin on May 11, 2019 17:28:31 GMT
I must admit, having not paid much attention recently, that I was shocked at the price of the competition. In my head, Golfs GTI and R were £5k less than their actual respective costs (£33k and £36k). Prices have gone up for the Golf. My 1.0 estate Match was £22k in 2016, it’s now closer to £26k. So I can well imagine a GTI being nearer £30k. Wait until we have a no deal brexit and add a trade tariff to that. I didn’t think prices have changed that much, just checked and yours lists at £23k without any options, so under £20k after discount. You can’t get a standard GTI any more, but the GTI performance can be had for £28k which I think is OK when you take the decent equipment level into account. You can already get a new Focus ST for £2k off, so £30k and the standard spec is very good as has been pointed out. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2019 17:15:02 GMT
Whilst it'll no doubt be a great drive, it's too old school for me and doesn't look different enough from the standard car. I like an auto these days and there's no mention of one in that article. I doubt Ford would go to the trouble of fitting anything decent like VAG or BMW's offerings anyway.
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Post by cbeaks1 on May 12, 2019 17:54:50 GMT
There will be an auto (can’t remember the details)
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Post by Eff One on May 13, 2019 8:12:28 GMT
I was just looking at list prices - £32,985 for the GTi Performance and £36,150 for the R. It doesn't look as if you can get either as a manual any more  |
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Post by Alex on May 13, 2019 18:16:58 GMT
I was just looking at list prices - £32,985 for the GTi Performance and £36,150 for the R. It doesn't look as if you can get either as a manual any more Probably because so few people bought them and it’s so nearly about to be replaced by the Golf mk8 that it was t worth the bother trying to get a manual model through the WLTP test. |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2019 19:44:02 GMT
Can't have a 3 door one either, I think.
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Post by PG on May 18, 2019 18:08:25 GMT
I see that a Focus ST estate has been launched. Looks good from some angles and weird from others. But as a sporty load lugger, it should be of interest to quite a few people.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2019 4:04:54 GMT
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jul 8, 2019 8:02:34 GMT
That sounds very appealing indeed. Estate, when it arrives, in a subtle grey, please.
I too didn't know Evo didn't really like the previous ST. I'd just assumed it was a given.
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Post by Stuntman on Jul 11, 2019 20:17:37 GMT
I love the ethos of hot hatches, but the current Focus ST has absolutely zero 'want one factor' for me, purely on the way it looks.
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Post by Tim on Jul 12, 2019 10:32:41 GMT
I love the ethos of hot hatches, but the current Focus ST has absolutely zero 'want one factor' for me, purely on the way it looks. The opposite of the Fiesta ST weirdly!! |
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Post by grampa on Jul 15, 2019 9:02:44 GMT
I love the ethos of hot hatches, but the current Focus ST has absolutely zero 'want one factor' for me, purely on the way it looks. Ditto - even more so at that price - but I was a bit shocked to see how mid range hatches have crept close to the £30k mark even for the boring versions. |
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