Colin
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Originally posted by SVM 286
Simple Col, are you wanting to go sideways, or nose-wide into a ditch? 
If im going into a ditch id rather on the roof with sparks flying all directions, might aswell do it right if doing it at all!!
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XSIHardy
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Originally posted by Colin
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Originally posted by XSIHardy
which would you enjoy more ?
as in driving wise
[Edited on 07-03-2009 by XSIHardy]
I just feel if I get the M3, i'll be happy with it until I see some RS on the road & then wish id got one of those!! 
tbh makes it sound like you no what you wont, just scared of it not forfilling what you exspect and need
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DannyB
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If you can afford it, and it seems like you're pretty set on getting one then just go for it. It's allways good knowing your the first owner
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Colin
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I can afford it but its going to be quite alot a month ontop of a massive deposit.
The M3 I can see it being as all my previous cars have costing me a good bit a month in other things needing/not needing but getting done anyway, & me wishing id bought something newer!
Either way, its going to take lots of cash thrown at it!!
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SVM 286
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Originally posted by SVM 286
Simple Col, are you wanting to go sideways, or nose-wide into a ditch?
If im going into a ditch id rather on the roof with sparks flying all directions, might aswell do it right if doing it at all!!
Oh buy the bloody RS. You obviously want it more than anything else and will never forgive yourself and be kicking yourself silly on yer death bed if you don't buy it. 
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scottmmw
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what colour RS are you after? please say white that m3 is pretty tasty.
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Colin
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You not read the reviews SVM?
Its being acclaimed to be a very capable car!!
DR - 'Power delivery like that of a 996 turbo'
Evo - 'The harder I went in the RS, the more impressed I became'!
Pistonheads -
Everything in the RS works so well together and the car feels in total harmony with itself, refusing to throw up any surprises. If you need further proof that the RS is quick it is worth mentioning that it has proved faster than any other Blue Oval-badged car ever built around the firm’s Route Seven handling circuit at Lommel, and that includes the 205mph GT. On tarmac it has the same roll stiffness as the ’06 WRC car too.
The burning question is this: should it have been four-wheel drive? After witnessing the car’s astonishing grip, turn-in, sure-footedness and overwhelming fun-factor it is difficult to see what power to two more wheels would actually bring. In fact I’ll go one further and say that there is a real danger all-wheel drive would actually spoil a perfect mix.'
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Colin
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Originally posted by scottmmw
what colour RS are you after? please say white that m3 is pretty tasty.
White....................or possibly Green.
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JadeM
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OK Colin enough it enough.............................................. you know and I know your NEVER going to make a decision on this, and bearing this in mind I think you should allow me to choose 
x
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Ben J
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Never thought i'd say this, but its got to be the RS.
It will be brand new, and have a real WOW factor, whereas every fecker is driving an M3 these days.
And tbh all the good reviews i'm hearing about it make me think its maybe not as bad as my VXR tinted glasses make me think it is.
RS all the way...even tho i'm not a big fan.
AND the sooner you get your finger out and order it the sooner you will get it!
[Edited on 07-03-2009 by Ben J]
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--DAN--
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White RS for me
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Colin
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Originally posted by JadeM
OK Colin enough it enough.............................................. you know and I know your NEVER going to make a decision on this, and bearing this in mind I think you should allow me to choose
x
Green RS, matching green seats, USB/BT?
Lux pack? - or are all those driver aids for fairies??
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Joe
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I think you owe it to yourself and to us to finally buy the RS. I think its what you want deep down so just go for it.
Personally I'd look elsewhere for £25k but you seem to have your heart set on it. Do it!
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CorsAsh
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M3. You won't look out at your drive each day and feel vaguely disappointed that the wrong wheels are sending the power to the road.
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John G
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look at ur avatar, if u wanted the m3 youd have that there and not the rs
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Colin
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Originally posted by John G
look at ur avatar, if u wanted the m3 youd have that there and not the rs
Very true...the man has a point!! I think I need one last turbo'd hooligan machine before then moving accross to big engined lazy (but fast) cars like an M3 or such like.
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Nismo
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M3
doesnt even need thinking about.
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Colin
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Have you bought one yet Nismole?
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Gavin
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The RS does look awesome and the joy of picking up your brand new, spotless RS would be
However!!! Personally I would be looking at the devaluation figures. The price tag will be what?? 27k-30k after all the trims and extras. I dont want to be negative as money isnt everything but I would watch out carefully when buying a brand new car as the regression will cause alot of cars to devalued quicker than in previous years.
The M3... its the sensible option (compared to the RS). Decent car all round and at a damn good price considering how much they we're going for a year or two back.
New RS or old-ish M3.... chalk and cheese or what lol.
If you aint fussed about the purchase/devaluation figures then go for the bloody RS. You have been mad about for ages!!!! The last thing you want is to be driving along in your modest M3 whilst a 22 year old spoilt brat zooms passed in his new RS.
You only live once... if you can afford it then go for it mate!
pew pew pew pewwwww
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mwg
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If the RS is anything like previous RS's then it wont depreciate anything like your average brand new car
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Colin
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'IF' I buy a brand new RS, i'll probably keep it for a while, like 4yrs. Im not ging to be too worried about depreciation so long as I keep it until its paid off & I get at least say 10k out of it to put down a deposit on the next one!!
I think ive decided on an RS anyway. Its just I keep seeing mint M3's for little money & thinking 'now theres a good idea'.
Im going to order one I think in the coming weeks, though probably for 59 plate delivery!! That im not fussed about ive waited this long I can wait another 6 months!
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Colin
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Originally posted by Matty G
If the RS is anything like previous RS's then it wont depreciate anything like your average brand new car
It will depend completelly on how many are made!!
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Colin
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Spec'd up the RS id have:
Your vehicle
Focus
3 Door
RS
2.5 Duratec 305 PS Stage IV
6 Speed Manual
Base price
£24,995.00
Selected options
Ultimate Green £695.00
Sports Fabric – Green
Bluetooth® Hands-free System with USB Port £200.00
Total price
£25,890.00
£311 over 4yrs (or £400 over 3yrs) with a £13000 deposit.
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Daveskater
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If you don't buy the RS you'd kick yourself every day.
If you're not sure, then the decision has already been made
To put it shorter (slightly): You want the RS so buy it
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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LeeM
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buy an M3 and put away £360 a month for 3 years, sell M3 buy R8
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