Used 2003 Ford Focus SVT 2 Dr Hatchback for Sale near Acme, MI

Performance- acceleration is fantastic for a naturally Aspirated 2.0. Evidently it was the fastest 2.0L FWD Naturally Aspirated car in north America in 2003. Braking is 10 out of 10, and handling is through the roof. Quality is been about a 9 out of 10 Appearance is spectacular both inside and out Ownership has been wonderful with good gas milage around 30-29 mpg, and virtually now maintenance until now when I installed a new clutch at 80,000 miles. Fun Factor= extremely fun to drive.

170hp 2.0L engine designed with help of the Cosworth magicians. Excellent torque, for an I4, that comes on strong @ 2200 and stays flat all the way up to 6000, and then the fun starts. Due to variable valve timing and intake runner length (yes i just said that) this mild mannered little car becomes rubber burning, torque steering little monster. Thank goodness for the optional traction control. Braking is sublime, in spite of the single pot calipers, with nearly no fade and eye-popping power. Imagine ripping abound a into a tight l/h turn in third gear (somewhere above the posted speed limit) and you realize you might be a bit to fast for a front wheel drive... All the sudden the tail steps out, tightens your line up, and stays there. You gotta try it some time.

I like the car for a fun track day but it leaves something to be desired still. A little more speed off the line and at the top end would be nice. It has some surprising acceleration in 2nd through 4th gear.

looks better out of the box than most tuner cars do. its just a bit short on power, but it's got handling down to a science. this car is fun to blast around back roads and track days in. and the insurance wont kill you.

Loved driving it, loved the power across the rpm range because of the variable intake, and the best factory stereo I've ever heard (Audiophile system). HATED replacing at least one wheel every winter, and outgrew it. That's why I took a 30 horsepower cut with the Lancer.