Better Late Than Never: 2017 Ford Focus RS
I know what you are thinking…because I had the same gut response when Ford introduced the RS version of the Focus in 2015.. Great, another example of an American car company joining the part about 10-15 years late. Because that is par for the course. Mitsubishi had been selling their Lancer Evolution since 2003 and Subaru had been selling their rally-ready all-wheel-drive STI since 2004…but Ford…they waited until 2015 to release a 4-cylinder turbocharged 300-to-350 horsepower all-wheel-drive rally thing. They were so late to the party that it had been already broken up by the cops….Mitsubishi exited the fun-car market that same year with the obsolescence of the Evolution at the end of the 2015 model year. It’s one thing to be fashionably late, its another to miss the entire raging party and then end up canceling the car 3 years later…because that is exactly what happened. Find this 2017 Ford Focus RS offered for $21,500 in Inkster, MI via ebay.
From the seller:
2017 Ford Focus RS w/ RS2 package. AWD turbo. Manual transmission. 61K Miles but may increase slightly. Runs and drives like new! No warning lights or any issues. Everything works as it should. Heated seats, sunroof, keyless entry, navigation, backup camera, premium sound, and much more! Has direct fit weather tech floor mats. Like new tires on Sparco wheels. Car is stock. Head gasket recall was completed at 9 miles when it was brand new. Again car runs/drives awesome. No issues at all. Does carry a rebuilt title due to a very minor bump in the front. Every panel on the car is original. Front bumper had a slight crack which was repaired and repainted. No frame damage or airbags deployed. Vehicle has been inspected by the state of Michigan which now can be registered and insured like any other vehicle. If you need the vehicle transported, i can ship anywhere in the US. Ask for a quote! Please do no make an offer or purchase unless funds are available. All vehicles are sold AS-IS unless you would like to purchase an aftermarket warranty through our dealership. Michigan residence will have to pay tax, title, and plate. You may send an inspector or come see the vehicle yourself anytime. Schedule a test drive!
Item specifics
| Condition: | Used |
|---|---|
| Seller Notes: | “Overall in excellent condition. Few minor dings/dents around vehicle. Normal wear for for year and mileage.” |
| Year: | 2017 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | WF0DP3TH1H4123677 |
| Mileage: | 61400 | Engine: | 2.3l |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Model: | Focus |
| Transmission: | Manual | Sub Model: | RS RS2 Package MANUAL TURBO |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Interior Color: | Black |
| For Sale By: | Dealer | Make: | Ford |
| Exterior Color: | Black | Drive Type: | AWD |
| Trim: | RS RS2 Package MANUAL TURBO | Body Type: | Hatchback |
| Vehicle Title: | Salvage | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
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A “very minor bump” causes a rebuilt title? Still a cool car. I’d be tempted to choose this over the Subaru or Mitsubishi.
Destined to be a classic… someday!
Surprise, surprise… like most ads for rebuilt-title cars, the description of the damage ain’t quite accurate. Pre-repair pics of the car and its “slightly cracked” front bumper are available here: https://en.bidfax.info/ford/focus/7592301-ford-focus-rs-2017-black-23l-vin-wf0dp3th1h4123677.html
Wow, that is some impressive sleuthing to find the pre-repair photos! Thanks for sharing!
It’s really not that hard. Many times when I’ve looked at cars with rebuilt titles for sale, I’ve just googled the VIN (which is what I did here). There are usually pictures out there from the insurance auctions. I’ve owned a number of cars with rebuilt titles, and sometimes they can be a pretty good deal. But sellers frequently downplay the extent of the damage, so finding pre-repair photos can be pretty helpful.
Ahh, I’ll have to give that strategy a try some time. My 19-yo son and I bought a 2000 Impreza 2.5RS last fall that was written off TWICE by the insurance company as a complete loss and it still brings a stupid grin to my face when it runs. Which isn’t often since it is an absolute crapcan but what was I gonna do with that $2,750 anyway?