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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 Ford Focus SVT

Neil Johnson, 12/06/2002
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Wonderful short throw shifter makes for exciting crusing around town in start/stop situations. Winter package matches need for block heater with the need for heated seats (now my equivalant of air conditioning in summer). Great performance on highway, quiet and smooth even well above speed limit, as expected on a car with this background. I added tinting to the rear windows, which sharpens the stock appearance. This car has the versitility of a hatchback, and includes a storage cover for secure storage behind the rear seats. The rear seat bases fold forward, allowing the rear seat to fold flat if additional capacity is required.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Focus SVT: Fun to drive

progers, 01/11/2004
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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My experience with my Focus has been fantastic. a powerful engine, even in 6th gear, it can move.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Most for the $$

glen124, 04/05/2003
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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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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4.25 out of 5 stars

SVT!!!!!!!

mrpolo, 03/21/2003
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

plus and minus of the SVT focus

imajsdaddy, 01/13/2004
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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There are multiple postive remarks I have for the SVT focus, the car gets up and hauls butt! Fun to drive, awesome features for the $20,000 price tag! 170hp plus 6 gears to play with! Downsides, has been a trouble some car! From valve cover leaking oil, to t-stat housing leaking coolant 2 times. Car has stalled several times for no reason and dealer is unable to diagnos the issue! However Ford continues to service this vehicle as if they were trying to sell me another car (another words works hard to keep it perfect!) Overall this car is amaizing! SVT did a great job designing this sports compact, sorry to see it goign away in 04 though!

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