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5 out of 5 stars

DO NOT READ EDITORS REVIEW FOR SVT!!!!!!

SVTease, 04/24/2002
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

First off if you look at the reviews for the SVT FOcus they list the same info for the base Focus, which is a great car but nowhere near the level of the SVT. I just got mine a week ago and it is unbelievable. She's fast, nimble and sexy. I can't believe how many people just stop and stare at this car. This car is the total package: styling, power, suspension, accessories (cd,leather,moonroof, etc), EVERYTHING!!!

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1.88 out of 5 stars

OMG so many problems

TERESA, 04/21/2010
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Ok, let me explain to you how this car has made my life a living nightmare! Ok I bought this car with 38,000 miles on it when I bought it I found out it had a cooling sensor problem, then clutch problem, then rack and pinion, then axle problems, then ignition problems, I swear this car is not worth what I put into it now I have a problem with my fifth gear either not wanting to going into gear or it getting stuck and not wanting to come out! Please do not buy this car!

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5 out of 5 stars

The Only Hot Hatch

Sonic SVT, 05/09/2002
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love this car! SVT has outdone themselves! This car blows away the Matrix XRS, and the new Civic Si (and I am a Honda fan!). Definitely worth the extended wait for delivery. Audiophile stereo system is better than any stock system I have ever heard. I can't believe I'm driving a hatchback! This car wants to be driven fast. I would recommend it for anyone with a boring commute who wants an affordable rocket. I get more looks in this car than in my modded 97 Honda Prelude.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

How can Ford make money selling this car

mcolej, 05/02/2002
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

If you are in the market for a "Hot Hatch" look no further. 170 hp of usable power in a four cylinder until now did not exist. Ford's SVT team has done it. My previous car was a ZTS that I had turned into a good looking and performing economy car with a few simple modifications, but it can't compare to the SVT. The ZTS is a very nice car don't get me wrong, but for $3500 more you can get an elite vehicle that is unmatched in its segment. The only trick is getting one, they are only supplying 7500 to the american market. Good Luck!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

The Only Focus I'd defend in a argument

svt4life87, 10/14/2012
2002 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great car! I only recommend SVT model nowadays if you're ever looking for an american sport compact from ford. While I drove other Focuses of the same generation this model was the one that melt my heart. At first the car may seem perfect but as the years roll on, the mainenance can be costly when looking for spare parts but I'm not talking price but finding the parts which is why as long as you stay on top of the mainenance (as with any car) you'll have little heartache as the proud owner of a Focus.

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