i own one of these, traded my Focus RS for it. i hated the looks of the Type R at first or i would have bought one before i bought the RS. however, after an absolutely terrible ownership experience with the RS, i traded it for the Type R. once you drive one, you won't care what it looks like. the Type R is ****ing amazing! it is worlds better than the RS, better in every way. go ahead, keep on hating.