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Used 2003 Ford Focus SVT Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love the Focus SVT!

Callie, 05/15/2004
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I bought the car three monthes ago and I've been running with it ever since. The car handles great, is comfortable for long drives, and it is SO FUN TO DRIVE. I would definitely recommend this car for someone who loves the sporty handling and performance and wants a sensible car(tons of cargo space and pretty good on gas mileage for a performance car.) I LOVE MY SVT!!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

One year later.

gukin, 08/10/2005
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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It's been a year since my SVT spent nearly 30 days in the shop getting virtually everything fixed; the dealer made good on finishing what Ford started. I've had a lot of Fords and they've all started off a basket case but with a lot of work & patience a Ford can be a decent car. If you can get past the depreciation & initial quality problems, the true nature of what the SVT guys were trying to do comes out. The SVTF is THE best equipped mini-sport car available below $30,000. They're comfortable, ride nice and are very competent. They're NOT drag cars, but still fast enough to be fun.

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5 out of 5 stars

SVT Rules

Obsession, 08/25/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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4.13 out of 5 stars

Quick commuter car

Calitocra, 08/01/2003
2003 Ford Focus SVT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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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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