By BHenze on 03/02/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
What can I say, fast, fun to drive and
good looking small car. This is the
the only small car I would drive.
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By inahurry on 02/18/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
The SVT Focus is a true performance car
(see stats in Consumer Reports, which
say, among other things, that the SVT
is about equal to a Porche 911 with
respect to its handling). Ford makes
available lots of great extras that
others don't, at least for the price
(HID headlamps, audiophile sound,
heated seats, etc.). I still think,
like the other reviews, that more low
end power is ironically missing. Still,
the car is very, very well balanced and
responsive. The 6-speed transmission is
nice.
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By CKW on 02/14/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Spend the extra $ on the Euro package,
worth it for the Recaro leather seats,
Argent Mutispoke Alloys, Xenon lights.
Although pricy $3500 it only comes in
2 colors Competition Orange or
Screaming Yellow. I bought the Yellow
and let me tell you this car gets as
much attention as Ferrari for 2 reasons
1 if you buy the euro package its rare
enough you probably wont see more than
1 or 2 in your area, people are not
sure what it is, I ordered a large roof
spoiler (world rally car type) from
europe just too ad to peoples
confusion. Very quick car and amazing
braking handles like a gokart, I paid
$22k a little pricy maybe but the fun
factor and perf. worth it
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By Sulyman on 12/27/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
This is a very fun car. My only
complaint is the low end torque. It
is a little sluggish at low RPM's.
Other that that, way to go SVT.
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By tysride on 11/06/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Just picked this leftover 03 ZX5 SVT up
last week. Tested just about every car
in this class, except GM. Less $ than
Mini S, better handling than Matrix
XRS, less $$ than WRX, better mpg than
V-6 'Stang and more room too. I traded
a '96 GT convt for this and don't miss
it one bit. This is way more fun.
I'll wait a year before I bolt on the
Jackson supercharger, then it'll be
even more fun.
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By j.becker on 11/04/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Since owning this vehicle, I cant stay
out of it! I look for excuses to go
places. I am 44 years of age, this is
my second Focus, my first a 2001 zx3
was also a great, and trouble free
vehicle. I love the look of envy I get
from all the neighborhood teen age
kids when I pull up and they are
messing with thier honda's ! Eat my
dust!!!!
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By ADM on 09/29/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
The best way to catagorize this car is
it's motorcycle with windows. It
handles great and is great fun to
drive. Wish it had a little more
power, but that's always the case.
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By Robert Penkert on 09/20/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
this is a fun car to drive.the build
quality seems very good and tight.it is
fully loaded but wish didn't
trac.control as you can't shut it off
completly even when you switch it
off(pull fuse to do burn out drag
racing)other wise this is a kick a** all
around suprise other people fun car.
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By Obsession on 08/25/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Excellent handling, 28+mpgs (no
kidding), wonderfull array of features,
comfort is thru the roof. Adults of
average height (5'10"-6') sit
comfortably in back seat w/ average
height driver/passenger (and I have a
moonroof).
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By Calitocra on 08/01/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Ford Focus SVT SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review
After test driving several other econo-
boxes I was feeling very uninspired. I
was looking for resonable economy but
fun-to-drive factor, too. After taking
the Focus SVT 5-door for a test drive I
was sold. Great handling and brakes,
interior upgrade is far above typical
econo-box fare, spirited engine
response (at higher rpm). This car is
great fun to drive, is smooth on the
highway and is amazingly quiet at
highway cruising speed. The SVT team
did a great job on the suspension. It's
firm, but not harsh, nimble, with
little lean in the corners. So far, I'm
very happy with this car.
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