Any experience with a Focus SVT

[Rallyfan74]

I am still committed to getting a FiST, and am trying to stay away from a 20 year old car, I already have one lol, but has anyone ever owned one of these? Just looking around at auction sites and they don't go for all that much, even low mile examples. They seem to be a pretty nice car and I love the styling and seemingly simple non turbo engine. Any thoughts?

 

[lemonjs]

I think the SVT is the same as the ST170 in UK/EU. A few friends have had them as track cars in the past, and there was a running joke that none of them ever made it through a track day without an issue! They all eventually sold them and switched to FiSTs or EP3s.

Even in standard form they feel absolutely gutless compared to the FiST, but handle great and have much better brakes as standard.

 

[Rallyfan74]

I think the SVT is the same as the ST170 in UK/EU. A few friends have had them as track cars in the past, and there was a running joke that none of them ever made it through a track day without an issue! They all eventually sold them and switched to FiSTs or EP3s.

Even in standard form they feel absolutely gutless compared to the FiST, but handle great and have much better brakes as standard.

ahh, interesting, thanks for your feedback.

 

[agangel]

I had a sonic blue SVT focus. It was a blast!!! I was running a Jackson Racing supercharger and 40lb injectors gutted cat and 3inch no muffler exhaust. No big problems but I think the fiesta ST is a better car. HP is made more easily.

 

[Rallyfan74]

I had a sonic blue SVT focus. It was a blast!!! I was running a Jackson Racing supercharger and 40lb injectors gutted cat and 3inch no muffler exhaust. No big problems but I think the fiesta ST is a better car. HP is made more easily.

good stuff, man, I would love to have HEARD your car!!!!