SVT 2.0L 4-cyl. 6-speed Manual - (49 reviews )
By ZIPYSVT on 07/27/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT 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 SVT 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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By Blue SVT on 06/09/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
One the most fun cars to drive. I have
driven Porsches(924s, 944, 911),
Mustang GT's, Camaro's, BMW's(540i,
840i,330i) and for thousands less this
ranks up there with them. I get looks
from Mercedes, Porsche,BMW owners
because how original the car looks
(yes, it stands out even though there
are thousands of Focus cars on the
road).
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By glen124 on 04/05/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
By far the best "bang for the buck". I
had seen the car, and went back 2
months later to buy it. Even at MSRP,
it would be great, but I got it below
invoice, and then lots of rebates on
top of that, so for the price, nothing
else could even compete. Only had 1
warranty issue so far (the horn), but
may take it in to have them investigate
a squeek/rattle near the rear hatch.
Great utility by being a hatchback. I
thought mileage could be better, but on
recent highway trip averaged 28 to
30mpg, far above 25mpg EPA highway
rating.
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By mrpolo on 03/21/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
This car is pretty awesome. Especially
for the money. The best "bang for your
buck" out there today. The handling is
superb and the power is great. Overall
this is the best sport hatch out!
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By peoples1234 on 02/10/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
This is the absolute best car car you
can actually buy for under $20,000.
Great breaks, handling, good
acceleration, and overall comfort is
great. I give it a ten.
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By SVT4ME on 02/06/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
It handles like it's on rails - yet you don't sacrifice ride comfort for handling prowess. The steering is tight and firm yet supple. The engine rocks - you won't win any stoplight drag races against a V8 Mustang or Camaro, but you'll surprise a lot of Honda owners. And it has a nice exhaust tone, too. The six-speed is fun and works well, although occasionally the first- to -second gear change seems a little clunky, and the reverse lockout can be a little hard to overcome. Interior much nicer than previous Ford compact car efforts, although even with only 10,000 miles, already a little squeaky but turning on the excellent stereo cures that problem!
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By Baby Viper on 02/03/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
My 2002 Focus SVT is by far, the best
handling car I have ever owned. This
car driving dynamics are unmatched in
its class. Please! If you want a car
with sports car handling, awesome
brakes, excellent ergonomics, and
powerful sound system for under $20k,
then the Focus SVT is for you. I
recommend you take one for an extended
test drive. Driving this care will make
you a believer; and it that isn't
enough, you need to read all the
reviews and comparisons. By the way,
drive the competition to. You might
want to be start in the $30k
range...The SVT has no competition in
its class. Hurry, don't wait to long
neither, theses are built in limited
numbers
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By Goldmeister on 01/18/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Well not quite, but this is a very
enjoyable little commuter.
Buy decision after a 15 minute test
drive. Cannot do better for the $$.
I did have trouble finding one, good
luck on that.
BTW this is our third Focus, no prob's
with any of them.
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By BlackSVT_4Ever on 12/11/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I was really not a fan of the Focus
when it first came out but, since the
release of the SVT, I have done a 180.
I absolutely love this car. It is not
just a focus with Ground Effects and
17's. It is totally re-engineered
vehicle. Pretty much new everything
but the body.
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