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Used 2003 Ford Focus SVT Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One of the best cars

Phil Springer, 04/01/2005
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Absolutely love this car. One of the best I have ever driven, fun every time I get in it. Really changes the concept back to driving and away from commuting. I wish the mileage was a little better, especially since it takes premium. Also, it eats tires like the Cookie Monster, but it is a fair trade, I will take it any day. Can't say enough, too bad Ford stopped making them, not enough performance. It definitely isn't a drag car, but luckily, the real world has corners, and that is were this car puts a HUGE grin on your face!

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5 out of 5 stars

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sgomez, 07/31/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I traded my less than one-year-old 02 Focus ZTW for one of these babies in Pitch Black. Its hard to believe that they belong to the same family. Don't get me wrong, the little wagon was extremely competent and reliable and always a sweet ride. The 5- doors SVT is in a whole together different league, hard to compare. I have had the car for less than a week so I am rating 10 to all items in the survey. If I change my mind I will let you know

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5 out of 5 stars

Gotta luv it

tysride, 11/06/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car

ADM, 09/29/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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5 out of 5 stars

WOW!!! THIS IS IT!!!!!

j.becker, 11/04/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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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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