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Has anyone owned or still own a Focus SVT? Always wanted one.
Thoughts? Positive or negative. Thanks all!!
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Are they 5 speed? I'd get one!
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vinchez78 wrote:Are they 5 speed? I'd get one!
Yes Vin. 5 or 6. Not positive but definitely manual.
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Nice 8)
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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.
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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?
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Nitrous oxide + focus svt = fun ?
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1993cobra wrote:Nitrous oxide + focus svt = fun ?
Hmmm... :drive: :burnout:
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1993cobra wrote:Nitrous oxide + focus svt = fun ?
= teenager, just keep it stock if its a DD.
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Throw in a 93 cobra engine and few goodies in that there SVT Focus
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seriously have you drove a focus before? im not a fan..
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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.
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Something small and fast, get a wrx ( better in the snow too)
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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
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OK. Thanks fellas!! Really appreciate your input!!
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