By USN on 11/21/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
This is a great performance slanted
suburban vehicle. The engine /6 speed
transmission combination is nearly
ideal. The suspension and brakes are
even better! You can drive it very
fast into corners and off ramps. It is
a great second car, but not practical
enough for a single car family, with
children. I purchased the optional 200
watt sound system, and would definetly
recommend that-has a large woofer in
the trunk, and 6 disc in dash CD
player.
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By bc01cls on 10/16/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
With all the troubles concerning Focus
quality, I was a bit hesitant to
purchase the SVT. After driving it, I
loved it and bought it! Reasonably
quick, smooth drivetrain, excellent
handling, comfortable, decent mileage,
great stereo, leather, moonroof, ABS
and exclusivity too. Nothing else this
much fun for $16K. Steering wheel audio
controls are even included, helping
keep my focus on what this car does
best; drive! 10 months, 7900 miles and
no issues. Minor tailgate creak I cured
by adjusting the screw in rubber hatch
stops. Owned a 99 Civic Si, but the SVT
simply shines on long trips whereas the
Honda would "buzz you to death" after
400 miles or so.
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By jered on 10/06/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Had a few problems with mine but hey,
it's a performance car not a basic
daily driver!Love it and bought a
second Focus beacuse of it... GET ONE
NOW!!!
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By SVTADAM on 09/28/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Very fun daily commuter. Attacks the
twisties with willful abandon. For a
naturally aspirated motor the power is
adequate. Have had numerous issues
with warrantee items...dual stage
intake, exaust rattles, interior leak,
mainly integrity issues, and lots of
check engine lights. Meticulous
owners may expect to visit dealers
more often than they would like. Very
aftermarket friendly for
performance/apperance upgrades.
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By BlurryBlue on 09/13/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
This car is really fun to drive all
year long, except when it snows! (I
definitely need to buy snow tires this
winter) Seat heaters are nice even in
the summer because they relieve the
tensions of a daily commute. The car
sounds awesome for just being a 4-
banger.
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By Louis Davidson on 09/07/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Excellent car. I owned a 2000 Focus
Sedan and really liked it, but it
lacked something. That something was
40 horses and a 6-speed. Excellent
handling, solid power, and fantastic
styling.
Have had one problem that took a long
time to get repaired due to
backordered parts, but the SVT product
comes with a free loaner so it was not
a big problem. One word of caution, I
have bent two of the wheels on some of
the nasty potholes in Nashville, TN
this year due to the horrible winter
we had. The low-profile tires couple
with the tight suspension can make for
a bumpy ride when the pavement is
broken up.
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By MW1 on 09/05/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Crap quality, and crap reliability.
I've been in the shop numerous times.
Move on to a different car before you
buy one of these lemons.
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By slidemaster on 09/05/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Purchased #525 of 4788 2002 Focus.
Currently have 29,000 miles on it. Have
had one warranty cover repair for a
intake manifold problem. Other than
that had a great experiance..for the
price I cannot imagine a better driving
experiance...lots of room for the size
of the vehicle, dynamics are good and
the amature club level driving events
are plentifull. Would purchase again.
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By ZIPYSVT on 07/27/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I sold my '00 Mustang GT and bought a
new Silver SVT Focus with the red
interior, audiophile sound system, and
sunroof. At the time, there were no
rebates available, and the car was
about $18,000. I have about 8,500
miles on the car, and it has been very
reliable and fun to drive. I haven't
missed the Mustang at all. It rides
and handles extremely well, the stereo
is impressive, the overall ergonomics
are top notch. It has pretty tall
gearing, but the 6-speed has great
feel. It does have some performance
car quirks - the cold idle is rough,
and it needs RPMs to launch well.
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By tifosi on 06/17/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus Hatchback SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I purchased a black SVT Focus about one
year ago. The car is a blast to drive
when the road gets twisty but lacks the
kind of power that I crave.
The chassis is very well balanced, the
handling is nuetral and the car is very
easy to rotate. I would prefer a
little less body roll and better high
speed stability as the car is a little
twitchy in high speed sweepers (100mph
+).
My major complaint with the car is the
quality. I had to get a new power
steering pump, alternator, and now the
intake runner control quit working.
This in addition to several different
noises and rattles that emminated from
the exhaust.
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