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SVT Focus

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:56 pm
by escogt
Has anyone owned or still own a Focus SVT? Always wanted one.
Thoughts? Positive or negative. Thanks all!!

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:14 pm
by vinchez78
Are they 5 speed? I'd get one!

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:40 pm
by escogt
vinchez78 wrote:Are they 5 speed? I'd get one!
Yes Vin. 5 or 6. Not positive but definitely manual.

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:05 pm
by vinchez78
Nice 8)

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:12 am
by Z282SLO
6-speed. I used to sell them. IMO the car didn't live up to the SVT hype. It was basically a tweaked Focus with 17-inch tires, stiffer suspension, upgraded 170-hp/145 lb-ft four, better brakes and a few other SVT appearance mods. While its performance was much better than the standard Focus (0-60 in 7.5s, 1/4 mi in 16 sec), that was not a hard target to beat.

IMO -- save your money on this one. If you're looking for a surprisingly good performing Focus, I'd recommend a used 2012 Focus ST.

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:16 pm
by escogt
Thank you Z. Much appreciated!! I do like the ST, but it's a bit pricey for a Focus.

Any other opinions, thoughts on the Focus SVT? Anyone DD one or used to? Reliable? Fun?

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:48 pm
by 1993cobra
Nitrous oxide + focus svt = fun ?

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:12 pm
by escogt
1993cobra wrote:Nitrous oxide + focus svt = fun ?
Hmmm... :drive: :burnout:

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:45 pm
by dbrennancobra
1993cobra wrote:Nitrous oxide + focus svt = fun ?
= teenager, just keep it stock if its a DD.

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:14 pm
by vinchez78
Throw in a 93 cobra engine and few goodies in that there SVT Focus

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:09 pm
by dbrennancobra
seriously have you drove a focus before? im not a fan..

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:40 pm
by escogt
dbrennancobra wrote:seriously have you drove a focus before? im not a fan..
I use to have a 2001 SE. Was thinking of an SVT version for a DD. Looking for opinions from those who have had them.

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:56 pm
by dbrennancobra
Something small and fast, get a wrx ( better in the snow too)

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:36 pm
by 1993cobra
i go with something a little more room, maybe a taurus and they are cheap. i got a 2003 nissan altima 4cyl, its about the same size as a taurus i average 23 mpg and have gotten 31 on the hiway

Re: SVT Focus

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:01 am
by escogt
OK. Thanks fellas!! Really appreciate your input!!