We may be getting an SVT Focus!

2FastLX · 12-30-2001, 09:34 AM

I think I finally have my wife talked into getting an SVT Focus for herself. They are supposed to be coming in sometime in February and will be priced just under $20K. I have a friend who has a friend who is an SVT salesman so I may get a good deal on one.

Maybe my wife will get the mod bug too

tireburner163 · 12-30-2001, 09:55 AM

Cool. How much do those little thing put out? Isn't it like 170hp.

2FastLX · 12-30-2001, 11:09 AM

Yeah, they have 170HP. Pretty good for a car that small, but 2750lbs is a bit heavy for a car that size so it'll have to go on a diet after it gets a supercharger LOL.

1969Mach1 · 12-30-2001, 11:15 AM

lol very nice. =) I thought the SVT Focus's were more then that but I never really looked into the price of one.

Good Luck!

2FastLX · 12-30-2001, 11:50 AM

That's what the salesman told me anyway. He said they'd be coming in under $20k. I don't think I'd pay over $20k for one anyway. But they do have a pretty tricked out 6-speed tanny and differential setup along with more compression and some intake porting over the plain jane Focus's.

All that and the interior is wicked!

6T9PONY · 12-30-2001, 02:40 PM

Those sound like pretty cool little cars. I have a friend that has a regular Focus and she likes it a lot. It's a pretty nice little car. I think the SVTs are pretty cool.

dinomite · 12-31-2001, 01:30 PM

Very cool! I hope you find it to be a good (and fun) car, make sure you tell us about it!

2FastLX · 12-31-2001, 02:47 PM

They won't be in until February so we have to wait. We're going down today though to see if our local dealer can get one ordered. I don't think they are an SVT dealer.

2FastLX · 01-05-2002, 03:22 AM

Well, she decided she didn't want a manual tranny so we looked at the new ZX5 (5 door hatchback) and she fell in love with a red one so she got it.

I gotta say these are great little cars. 6 disc in dash CD changer, power everything, cruise, you name it, it has it. And it has lots of pep.

Here's a pic of one similar to the one she got...

MustangKelly96 · 01-06-2002, 02:55 AM

Keep us posted on it's performance.

2FastLX · 01-08-2002, 12:57 AM

Well, I got on it a little today to see what it had and it is a spunky little car. I like it. It need some exhaust and induction upgrades to realize its full potential, but my wife won't let me touch it (yet). Wait til it gets a little older and I'll say "Honey, your car needs a new header, and a full exhaust system". Then it'll need a bigger TB and MAS.

From there maybe a little port work on the head and a small blower and it'll keep up with any stock 5.0 out there I'm guessing

6T9PONY · 01-08-2002, 01:17 AM

I bet that would raise a few eyebrows!!!

Mustangbelle306 · 01-08-2002, 01:50 AM

Sorry you didn't get the SVT, I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting a 5 speed

The ZX5 is nice, but too station wagony for my taste. Hope you guys enjoy the new arrival!

6T9PONY · 01-08-2002, 01:53 AM

Belle!!!! Where have you been!?!?!?! It's been quite a while since I've seen a post out of you! Welcome back!

Mustangbelle306 · 01-08-2002, 02:07 AM

hehe has my cynical and obnoxious attitude been missed around these parts?????

I've been doing the family bit and spending time with the "hubby"

Gotta love the holidays!!!

12-30-2001, 09:34 AM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	We may be getting an SVT Focus! I think I finally have my wife talked into getting an SVT Focus for herself. They are supposed to be coming in sometime in February and will be priced just under $20K. I have a friend who has a friend who is an SVT salesman so I may get a good deal on one. Maybe my wife will get the mod bug too __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

12-30-2001, 09:55 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Cool. How much do those little thing put out? Isn't it like 170hp. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-30-2001, 11:09 AM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Yeah, they have 170HP. Pretty good for a car that small, but 2750lbs is a bit heavy for a car that size so it'll have to go on a diet after it gets a supercharger LOL. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

12-30-2001, 11:15 AM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	lol very nice. =) I thought the SVT Focus's were more then that but I never really looked into the price of one. Good Luck! __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

12-30-2001, 11:50 AM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	That's what the salesman told me anyway. He said they'd be coming in under $20k. I don't think I'd pay over $20k for one anyway. But they do have a pretty tricked out 6-speed tanny and differential setup along with more compression and some intake porting over the plain jane Focus's. All that and the interior is wicked! __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

12-30-2001, 02:40 PM	#6
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Those sound like pretty cool little cars. I have a friend that has a regular Focus and she likes it a lot. It's a pretty nice little car. I think the SVTs are pretty cool.

12-31-2001, 01:30 PM	#7
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Very cool! I hope you find it to be a good (and fun) car, make sure you tell us about it! __________________ AIM: dinomite1, roadracestang http://dinomite.net

12-31-2001, 02:47 PM	#8
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	They won't be in until February so we have to wait. We're going down today though to see if our local dealer can get one ordered. I don't think they are an SVT dealer. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

01-06-2002, 02:55 AM	#10
MustangKelly96 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Great State of Indiana Posts: 353	Keep us posted on it's performance.

01-08-2002, 12:57 AM	#11
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Well, I got on it a little today to see what it had and it is a spunky little car. I like it. It need some exhaust and induction upgrades to realize its full potential, but my wife won't let me touch it (yet). Wait til it gets a little older and I'll say "Honey, your car needs a new header, and a full exhaust system". Then it'll need a bigger TB and MAS. From there maybe a little port work on the head and a small blower and it'll keep up with any stock 5.0 out there I'm guessing __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

01-08-2002, 01:17 AM	#12
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	I bet that would raise a few eyebrows!!!

01-08-2002, 01:50 AM	#13
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Sorry you didn't get the SVT, I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting a 5 speed The ZX5 is nice, but too station wagony for my taste. Hope you guys enjoy the new arrival!

01-08-2002, 01:53 AM	#14
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Belle!!!! Where have you been!?!?!?! It's been quite a while since I've seen a post out of you! Welcome back!

01-08-2002, 02:07 AM	#15
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	hehe has my cynical and obnoxious attitude been missed around these parts????? I've been doing the family bit and spending time with the "hubby" Gotta love the holidays!!!

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