re: 2016 Ford Focus RS

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Sooo , you're going to compare a the crap econo box car to this?? Granted it may look the same and have the same name, but it's a completely different animal after that

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That's the point. Sports compacts like the Subaru WRX have balanced practicality and affordability of a normal car with performance of a compact sports sedan. Ford is expected list this Focus for a price that will dictate that it compete with purpose-built sports sedans and performance vehicles. The higher performance running gear and equipment will mean more costly repair bills for a car whose basis is, by design, disposable, cheap, and not particularly reliable.

Sports compacts on that level are going to have a tough time in a country where they'll share showroom space with relatively affordable Camaros and Mustangs that can actually turn a corner.

Maybe I'm just more practical and pragmatic when it comes to cars....but I'd go with a Mustang, Camaro, or step up to a Chevrolet SS or one of the many very good imported sports sedans.