Am I crazy? I want another SVT focus

Adrian Mustang · 09-26-2006, 02:03 AM

OK before people get all crazy. I am not going to give up my mustang. I am trading in my 2004 grand Prix GT to get a 02-04 SVT focus.

I have been getting major sh1t about this from my mustang friends here in AZ. I owned a 02 svt focus and loved it. No it wasnt a tq beast, no I didnt feel like the king of the road, no girls didnt flash me.

BUT.... it's was fun and no I wont say fast, but its was quick. It was well optioned to say the least. it has more fun little toys on it then my new all optioned delux 2006 mustang gt.

I know they look like chubby roller skates.

she's done better

*Lances03SVT* · 09-26-2006, 03:20 AM

As long as you keep the Stang your good.I test drove one and yes it was fun.

jadartt · 09-26-2006, 04:43 AM

I want one too, my wife thinks that I am completely crazy. But if I ever need a cheap car with good gas mileage, that's the one.

PColav6 · 09-26-2006, 05:42 AM

I don't mind them, better than a civic.

BrentK · 09-26-2006, 06:38 AM

I would take one as a DD

RFoy80 · 09-26-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lances03SVT

As long as you keep the Stang your good.I test drove one and yes it was fun.

I agree. I think it would be a great DD

Rabbit · 09-26-2006, 07:15 AM

I wouldn't mind having one as a DD at all!

*4.6 Love* · 09-26-2006, 11:24 AM

I'd get an srt-4 ove a svt focus any day of the week!

...hey if you're gonna go for a 4 bange..might as well be a domestic with a turbo on it..

..

jjtgiants · 09-26-2006, 11:29 AM

So did it take like 30 miles going downhill to get that thing up to 120mph? ha ha ha...just kidding. I like the SVT focus, but if I had a choice I'd also take and srt-4 over the focus.

Adrian Mustang · 09-26-2006, 11:42 AM

I love the srt4's but they are still around $20k. you can pickup a nnice svt focus for $7-11k. Also they are build really cheap like alot of dodges. I love dodges dont get me wrong. But they are not build as well and a srt4 will cost 2-3 times the price.

plus the srt4 gas milage are not that great! I work with a few guys that drive them daily and they are getting worse milage then my v8 GT 06 conv.

also my svt could walk away from most v6 stang. kind of a good feeling.

04DarkShadowGT · 09-26-2006, 11:51 AM

What options does an SVT focus have that you cant get on a mustang other than HIDs?

Adrian Mustang · 09-26-2006, 12:00 PM

good question.

Well the steering wheel audio controls were fluid to say the least.

the heated seats were killer. maybe even my fav part of the car.

the leather was much nicer. almost BMW grade. almost.

the getrag 6 speed tranny was a dream.

the hatch (third door) kicked ass.

the engine block heater.

the fact it made a 170 hp all motor.

the 32 mpg I was getting and the 25 city.

the svt suspension was amazying for a little car.

like you said the HID's

the nice stock 17 inch rims.

the fact you could have a 2 door or 4 door

plus I think the car just looks better

jjtgiants · 09-26-2006, 12:49 PM

Plus the SVT Focus only weighs 2,600-2,700lbs so 170hp will get that thing scooting pretty damn good.

whitethunder46 · 09-26-2006, 12:54 PM

I've been more and more thinking of getting a focus when I sell mine. I think I may stay domestic... however I was looking more at a ZX5 and the higher end's before the SVT

Adrian Mustang · 09-26-2006, 12:58 PM

they make a 4 door svt.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-4D...QQcmdZViewItem

this is the one that I want. I know its kinda rice but pretty fast and nice!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

jjtgiants · 09-26-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Mustang

they make a 4 door svt.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-4D...QQcmdZViewItem

this is the one that I want. I know its kinda rice but pretty fast and nice!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Nice, I wonder how much power that thing is putting down with the S/C and then adding a shot of nitrous! Yikes!

Adrian Mustang · 09-26-2006, 01:34 PM

they had a black svt with a vortec that had a after cooler setup. it was putting done 263 hp and about the same tq.

04DarkShadowGT · 09-26-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Mustang

good question.

Well the steering wheel audio controls were fluid to say the least.

the heated seats were killer. maybe even my fav part of the car.

the leather was much nicer. almost BMW grade. almost.

the getrag 6 speed tranny was a dream.

the hatch (third door) kicked ass.

the engine block heater.

the fact it made a 170 hp all motor.

the 32 mpg I was getting and the 25 city.

the svt suspension was amazying for a little car.

like you said the HID's

the nice stock 17 inch rims.

the fact you could have a 2 door or 4 door

plus I think the car just looks better

While I agree the SVT focus is a great little car and my buddy has a black one, the leather is not anywhere near BMW grade.

But it is WAY better than cheapo mustang crapola

But you must live in cold weather to list an engine heater as an attractive option

SlicK · 09-27-2006, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.6 Love

I'd get an srt-4 ove a svt focus any day of the week!

...hey if you're gonna go for a 4 bange..might as well be a domestic with a turbo on it..

..

Agreed. I'm not a big fan of hatchbacks either. You wouldn't catch me driving one anytime of the day.

todd03blown · 09-27-2006, 07:58 PM

I have a 2003 SVT Focus with the Euro package. Which has HID's, recaro heated racing leather seats, engine block heater, audiophile 6 disc sound system with a 10" sub, power moon roof. I have had mine now for about 4 months and bought it with only 26k miles on it. I gave 13k for it and it has a 60k mile extended warranty. these cars are quicker than people think. My has an H&R cup suspension on it, steeda shifter, CAI, plug wires, motor mount and a few other items. Below are some pictures of it.

todd03blown · 09-27-2006, 07:59 PM

mustangvsix · 09-27-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Mustang

also my svt could walk away from most v6 stang. kind of a good feeling.

dang now that is depressing for me

09-26-2006, 02:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adrian Mustang Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 61	Am I crazy? I want another SVT focus OK before people get all crazy. I am not going to give up my mustang. I am trading in my 2004 grand Prix GT to get a 02-04 SVT focus. I have been getting major sh1t about this from my mustang friends here in AZ. I owned a 02 svt focus and loved it. No it wasnt a tq beast, no I didnt feel like the king of the road, no girls didnt flash me. BUT.... it's was fun and no I wont say fast, but its was quick. It was well optioned to say the least. it has more fun little toys on it then my new all optioned delux 2006 mustang gt. I know they look like chubby roller skates. she's done better

09-26-2006, 03:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,246	As long as you keep the Stang your good.I test drove one and yes it was fun. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

09-26-2006, 05:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
PColav6 Saving for new car. lol Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 4,550	I don't mind them, better than a civic. __________________

09-26-2006, 06:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
BrentK Win it or wreck it Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: My Heart is in Ohio Posts: 1,294	I would take one as a DD __________________ 2003 GT

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Rabbit Cops Love Me! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 1,491	I wouldn't mind having one as a DD at all! __________________ Preformance: Flows, MAC o/r H, 3.73 Gears, Pro 5.0, JLT RAI,MM SFC, Eibach Sportlines Looks 5% tint, Chopped Antenna (14"), 35th Aniv. Bezel, White Gauges & A/C Panel, Taillight Blackouts, Mach1 Grill Delete, Mach 1 Pedals, 03 Cobras, Chrome Bumper Inserts, FRPP Shift Knob, Skull Emblem Cover

09-26-2006, 04:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
jadartt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Faibanks, Alaska Posts: 250	I want one too, my wife thinks that I am completely crazy. But if I ever need a cheap car with good gas mileage, that's the one.

09-26-2006, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,154	I'd get an srt-4 ove a svt focus any day of the week!...hey if you're gonna go for a 4 bange..might as well be a domestic with a turbo on it.... __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

09-26-2006, 11:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	So did it take like 30 miles going downhill to get that thing up to 120mph? ha ha ha...just kidding. I like the SVT focus, but if I had a choice I'd also take and srt-4 over the focus.

09-26-2006, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Adrian Mustang Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 61	yeah srt4 I love the srt4's but they are still around $20k. you can pickup a nnice svt focus for $7-11k. Also they are build really cheap like alot of dodges. I love dodges dont get me wrong. But they are not build as well and a srt4 will cost 2-3 times the price. plus the srt4 gas milage are not that great! I work with a few guys that drive them daily and they are getting worse milage then my v8 GT 06 conv. also my svt could walk away from most v6 stang. kind of a good feeling.

09-26-2006, 11:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
04DarkShadowGT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft Wayne, IN Posts: 1,093	What options does an SVT focus have that you cant get on a mustang other than HIDs? __________________

09-26-2006, 12:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Adrian Mustang Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 61	wow lets see good question. Well the steering wheel audio controls were fluid to say the least. the heated seats were killer. maybe even my fav part of the car. the leather was much nicer. almost BMW grade. almost. the getrag 6 speed tranny was a dream. the hatch (third door) kicked ass. the engine block heater. the fact it made a 170 hp all motor. the 32 mpg I was getting and the 25 city. the svt suspension was amazying for a little car. like you said the HID's the nice stock 17 inch rims. the fact you could have a 2 door or 4 door plus I think the car just looks better

09-26-2006, 12:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	Plus the SVT Focus only weighs 2,600-2,700lbs so 170hp will get that thing scooting pretty damn good.

09-26-2006, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I've been more and more thinking of getting a focus when I sell mine. I think I may stay domestic... however I was looking more at a ZX5 and the higher end's before the SVT __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

09-26-2006, 12:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Adrian Mustang Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 61	you can have it both ways they make a 4 door svt. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-4D...QQcmdZViewItem this is the one that I want. I know its kinda rice but pretty fast and nice! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

09-26-2006, 01:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Adrian Mustang Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 61	they had a black svt with a vortec that had a after cooler setup. it was putting done 263 hp and about the same tq.

09-27-2006, 07:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
todd03blown Blowns the only way!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 785	I have a 2003 SVT Focus with the Euro package. Which has HID's, recaro heated racing leather seats, engine block heater, audiophile 6 disc sound system with a 10" sub, power moon roof. I have had mine now for about 4 months and bought it with only 26k miles on it. I gave 13k for it and it has a 60k mile extended warranty. these cars are quicker than people think. My has an H&R cup suspension on it, steeda shifter, CAI, plug wires, motor mount and a few other items. Below are some pictures of it. __________________ 2008 Nissan Maxima SE Black on Black baby!!

09-27-2006, 07:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
todd03blown Blowns the only way!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 785	__________________ 2008 Nissan Maxima SE Black on Black baby!!

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