Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC View Post
I know what you're saying, but the Mk2 RS also had unique body panels as well as the suspension etc. Although made on the standard production-line this still cost money and a saving had to be made elsewhere... hence the FWD. Plus they didnt have a suitable platform for 4WD either.

Now people may love the Mk3 RS for its 4WD, but the saving has this time been made via its looks, ie. it's just a basic 5-door Focus with no wide-arches or vents.

This was disappointment to me as an RS should look like an RS.

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Yeah you're making sense.

Though I can really live with the rather dull interior as long as it handles like an RS should and the benchmark for that is the Escort Cosworth. RS cars should be rally oriented and that absolutely has to include AWD, for me anyway.

I think the reason the Mk3 looks a bit tame on the outside is that it is sold worldwide hence it has to please a wider spectrum of tastes whereas the Mk2 was only sold in Europe.

I'll shut up about it now, promise.