2016 rs

[raised by monkeys]

Hi all,

I have a baby due in October. Probably more in the future, so i am offloading the F6 ute. Currently looking at trade in options as i haven't had a hell of a lot of interest in privately selling it. Modified, it does chew a little more fuel than i like. I am certainly considering a 5 seater F6 however also. I want power than when I'm in the car on my own, but a safe family 5 seater.

My partner has a dual cab SR5 so we can take that off-road and put the dogs in this, or just for something if we need a huge amount of space. What attracts me to the RS as i am pretty unwilling to relinquish my boy racer dreams, i need 5 seats, fuel economy, AWD safety, and cheaper rego.

Looking for any comments, pros and cons, or things to consider to owning an RS.

[.:4:.]

Factor in where the anchor point is being a hatch and how big your pram is. Back when my son was born, the wifes then pulsar hatch had the anchor point on the bit below boot catch so the capsule had to go on the left seat and manoeuvring the pram into the boot was possible, but a pain. It normally lived on the right rear seat which wasn't possible with another passenger. On a new hatch I'd say the point is on the back upright of the back seat, but it's still something to research.

[Cheech]

Cons:
-Boot is smaller than standard ST as the rear drive units and additional bracing eat into the boot space.
-Also no spare or space saver, just a can of goo and compressor.
- insurance is higher that normal cars, although OK for me as I'm 46 with no at fault claims.
- Suspension on softest setting is still very firm.
- Purchase price. I think dealers are no longer taking orders. You go on a cancelled orders list and private sales are priced higher than new.

Pros:
- Its an RS. Enough said.


Edit: I went from a 305rwkw FG XR6T to the RS. I don't miss the XR6T !

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by Cheech

Cons:
-Boot is smaller than standard ST as the rear drive units and additional bracing eat into the boot space.
-Also no spare or space saver, just a can of goo and compressor.
- insurance is higher that normal cars, although OK for me as I'm 46 with no at fault claims.
- Suspension on softest setting is still very firm.
- Purchase price. I think dealers are no longer taking orders. You go on a cancelled orders list and private sales are priced higher than new.

Pros:
- Its an RS. Enough said.


Edit: I went from a 305rwkw FG XR6T to the RS. I don't miss the XR6T !

I haven't actually followed up with insurance. Im post 30 with only claims against criminal damage against my car, so shouldn't be too bad.

Didn't realise there is no spare - this is a small dilemma. I guess tyre choice will matter. Do you have run flats?

cheapest i have seen is around 52k. I was thinking of waiting til June sales - but also understand stock might be limited as there is only so many orders per year. Just hope prices have dropped by say end of July.

[sixman]

A falcon xr6t or fgx xr8 is a much better option. Spent a week in an RS with booster seat in. You will need to have the front passenger seat all the way forward to get a rear facing baby seat in. And the ride is really bumpy compared to your Tornado - I wouldnt feel comfortable with a newborns head bumping around in an RS. The boot seems to small for a solid pram and other baby gear.
Having said all that, I liked the RS so much I have one coming in July, but my kids are older now and will still have the falcon.

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by sixman

A falcon xr6t or fgx xr8 is a much better option. Spent a week in an RS with booster seat in. You will need to have the front passenger seat all the way forward to get a rear facing baby seat in. And the ride is really bumpy compared to your Tornado - I wouldnt feel comfortable with a newborns head bumping around in an RS. The boot seems to small for a solid pram and other baby gear.
Having said all that, I liked the RS so much I have one coming in July, but my kids are older now and will still have the falcon.

thanks for info.

[Cheech]

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

I haven't actually followed up with insurance. Im post 30 with only claims against criminal damage against my car, so shouldn't be too bad.

Didn't realise there is no spare - this is a small dilemma. I guess tyre choice will matter. Do you have run flats?

cheapest i have seen is around 52k. I was thinking of waiting til June sales - but also understand stock might be limited as there is only so many orders per year. Just hope prices have dropped by say end of July.

They are standard tyres.

IIRC Ford stop making these in Q3 this year as the factory changes over to a new focus model. The RS comes down the same line as the ST.

These cars will be limited in numbers by factory capacity - but not to the same extent as the Mk2 RS which was limited to 315 for AUS & NZ.