Thinking of trading EVO in for SVT Focus -- thoughts?
Apr 3, 2005, 06:59 AM
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I started to read this thread and the first thing that popped in my head was, "Why doesn't this guy look at the Ralliart?" Then I read more and noticed that some others had the same idea. You could get an 04 for like 13 grand (a lot less than I paid for mine 
), plus it will have a lot more bang for the buck than the SVT. Gas milage is pretty damn good too.
I've never driven the SVT personally, but I have driven a base model Focus before as a rental car for a week. All I have to say is that was one of the worst cars I've driven. I couldn't wait to get out of that thing. It wasn't so much that it was underpowered, because I expected it to be like that. What annoyed me the most was the set up of the interior. Nothing seemed to be in a logical or comfortable place. Having that car totally turned me off to the Focus and only rienforced my dislike for Ford and American cars (no offense Mustang, I still love ya
).
All of this was before I bought my my RA. At the time my regular car was a worn down Plymouth Duster. So it's not like I was driving high class cars then jumped in the Focus for a week.
That's just my 2 cents. I'm sorry if it doesn't give you want you want to know about the SVT, but I think it's still something to think about.
), plus it will have a lot more bang for the buck than the SVT. Gas milage is pretty damn good too. I've never driven the SVT personally, but I have driven a base model Focus before as a rental car for a week. All I have to say is that was one of the worst cars I've driven. I couldn't wait to get out of that thing. It wasn't so much that it was underpowered, because I expected it to be like that. What annoyed me the most was the set up of the interior. Nothing seemed to be in a logical or comfortable place. Having that car totally turned me off to the Focus and only rienforced my dislike for Ford and American cars (no offense Mustang, I still love ya
).All of this was before I bought my my RA. At the time my regular car was a worn down Plymouth Duster. So it's not like I was driving high class cars then jumped in the Focus for a week.
That's just my 2 cents. I'm sorry if it doesn't give you want you want to know about the SVT, but I think it's still something to think about.
Apr 3, 2005, 09:37 AM
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I know that most people aren't answering your question about the SVT specifically, but if you truly feel that you will prefer the lower payments over a occasional toy then go with ANY other car with a good price/functionality and any other factor (fun to drive..) that you want.
Apr 3, 2005, 01:36 PM
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i would say just keep the evo, i dont have any first hand knowledge regarding the SVT but the few focus' that i have driven i was very unimpressed, and i think it would be a tough trade. not to mention, isnt the focus the most recalled vehicle on the market right now? good luck, and sorry i dont have anything else to offer.
Apr 3, 2005, 03:09 PM
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again .... the svt focus is horrible.. i had one for a week..... lol... then someone stole it... i was overjoyed... lol ... went out an bought an lancer es and threw the rest of my spare cahs at college... i would take my es over it just suz i feel my car is more reliable/better looking...
buy a rallkiart i just test drove one about 4 days ago when i had the trade in ideas runn rampid again.... nice car... killlER torque
buy a rallkiart i just test drove one about 4 days ago when i had the trade in ideas runn rampid again.... nice car... killlER torque
Apr 3, 2005, 03:43 PM
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Havent driven one but my friend has one and ive been in it....its SLOW.....dont do it.....test drive one and u'll see....if i had to give up my evo for something cheaper it would be a wrx(used) or an srt4 new or used...but since u dont like either keep the evo...you'll hate yourself if u buy a focus...lol
Apr 3, 2005, 03:45 PM
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ohh yea u could buy a 95 m3...u find those pretty cheap ,my friend picked one up for 14k about 2 years ago so u should find them real cheap if u look good enough
Apr 3, 2005, 06:30 PM
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If I were you, I would much rather sell the car to a private party and get myself a Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Great gas mileage, very torquey, a refined interior, and a bulletproof motor that can last well over 300,000 miles with ease.
Or lease a BMW 325i and get free maintenance for 4 years/50,000 miles
Or lease a BMW 325i and get free maintenance for 4 years/50,000 miles
Apr 3, 2005, 10:00 PM
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Look people -- just quit replying if you don't have anything to say about the car I asked about. I'm well aware of the other possibilities that are out there.
Once again, I have zero interest in an M3, SRT-4, WRX, RA, RSX, etc. Quit wasting my time.
Cabo
Once again, I have zero interest in an M3, SRT-4, WRX, RA, RSX, etc. Quit wasting my time.
Cabo
Apr 3, 2005, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Arithmetic
^ to answer ya question, you won't get much help about an SVT on here.
Originally Posted by Arithmetic
Ralliart runs 87, the rsx-s runs 89. IMO get a ralliart, its still a sedan, MIVEC is great, good peppy 2.4L motor, comparable to an SVT and you could trade your evo in for a RA and get a hell of a deal. 
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Apr 3, 2005, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dave9172
if you get an svt get a cobra not a lame focus
Is anyone here getting the point yet?
Cabo