Ford Focus SVT?

[Quik325ix]

Hey guys,
I was wondering if you had any information on these cars. They seem pretty descent performance wise and the focus has shown to be fairly reliable. I am just looking for something to drive as a dependable daily that might have a little zip. Let me know what ya think and please no ITS NOT AN E30 THEREFORE ITS INHERENTLY EVIL if ya could. THanks guys!

[-Javier-]

well i am a ford guy and we have no complaints on the ford focus svt, i seen guys at the track pulling really good numbers on does car....better than hondas.

[speedhop]

I've heard great numbers from them as well...but they have awful service record and blow up constantly. Again, this is just what I've heard.

[BrewCity11]

My buddy went through 2 transmissions when he had one about 4-5 years ago. What model year are you looking at ?

[mrsleeve]

cooling system issues due to a plastic t-stat housing leaking and then cooking the tstat due to no coolant on it.

[Jean]

One of the better hatchbacks out there, the SVT suspension is also very cheap from the dealer...

[silversleeper]

They are prone to wrecks.

Mazda 3 > Fuckus.

[nando]

i think they are pretty neat cars actually. I've always wanted an SVT contour too..

[Eviltwin]

get a regular focus hatch-
SVT suspension is cheap
boost your engine.

problem solved, and you saved yourself a fawkload of cash.

[AndrewBird]

My mom has non ZX3 Focus. It's a bit slow, but handles good and is comfortable. It's a 2003 and as of yet has had no problems.

[QuorumCAll]

Its Not An E30 Therefore Its Inherently Evil!!!11

[scabzzzz]

the SVT Focus is an awesome car. Its got an amazing suspension setup, and its quick to boot. I wouldnt buy a regular Focus. The SVT gives you all the little creature comforts that you'd be used to in a BMW as standard. A water downed Focai reminds me of driving a shitty baseline rental car...

Oh wait..

[StereoInstaller1]

Decent little econobox, racer boi wanna-be style.

(i would take a chipped ETA w/3.73LSD any fucking day over a gawddamned fukus!)

[eurostyl e30]

Decent little econobox, racer boi wanna-be style.

What's "racer-boi" about it? Alloy wheels and fog lights? It's modest sideskirts? I've never driven one of these cars, but I think the last thing I'd complain about is its style. The differences between the SVT and a standard Focus are pretty discrete.

[uofom3]

There are a few of them that rip shit up at auto-x regularly.