Bought an SVT Focus

[white 89 GT]

I have an 03 focus zx3, I bought it for my DD commute to work car (52mi. a day) it gets like 34 mpg at best, and thats not as good as a 20+ yr old 1980 honda.
But I wanted to buy american, it will be the last new car I ever buy. I don`t like FWD and detroit thinks that is what people want, well not me its too hard to work on that junk.
Enjoy your car till you have to repair it.

 

[NIKwoaC]

Last time I checked FWD 4 banger econo boxes were for ricers. The fact that it is a Ford does not make it any better than a honda civic.

As for the second comment, my "slow ass" Corvette is FASTER than any stock fox stang or focus so I suggest you read up on cars before you talk crap about an American Icon.

So, because he wants a car that's economical, reliable, easily insured, fun to drive, comfortably seats 5 plus plenty of room for luggage to make his daily commute, he is labeled a ricer? If you are so pro-American, you should support the American steel that is competing with the Japanese cars, rather than putting it down.

Have you ever heard the phrase "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all"? I'm sure when the OP created this thread, he was not looking for people to come in here and talk down his new purchase.

I think it would be a decent DD, and I almost bought one myself before I picked up my Fusion.

 

[LaserSVT]

Last time I checked FWD 4 banger econo boxes were for ricers. The fact that it is a Ford does not make it any better than a honda civic.

As for the second comment, my "slow ass" Corvette is FASTER than any stock fox stang or focus so I suggest you read up on cars before you talk crap about an American Icon.

1985 Corvette:
0-60 mph, 5.7
1/4-mile, @ mph 14.1 @ 97
Top Speed:150

1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.3 seconds @ 98 mph
Top speed: 152

Yep, the Vette is FASTER then ANY stock Fox Stang.

My 99 FRC would absolutly kill your 85 yet my Cobra could kill my FRC in any category.
Dude, Vetts are kick ass but they are not gods daily driver.

 

[Beasty306GT]

I like it.....sweet little car... congrats

 

[SteedaGT9150]

Last time I checked FWD 4 banger econo boxes were for ricers. The fact that it is a Ford does not make it any better than a honda civic.

As for the second comment, my "slow ass" Corvette is FASTER than any stock fox stang or focus so I suggest you read up on cars before you talk crap about an American Icon.

o so because he has a 4door car that gets good gas mileage and is fun to drive hes a ricer? so your saying if i drive a stock wrx im a ricer? since 25th mustang had a 4 door car hes a ricer? grow up, your a ****ing tool

 

[1991notchbackLX]

Last time I checked FWD 4 banger econo boxes were for ricers. The fact that it is a Ford does not make it any better than a honda civic.

As for the second comment, my "slow ass" Corvette is FASTER than any stock fox stang or focus so I suggest you read up on cars before you talk crap about an American Icon.

wow, are you 16 years old or just a moron? you sound like a complete idiot... so, by your logic, nearly everyone on this site is a "ricer" who has a four door car with 4 cylinders?

these "econoboxes" you're talking about are what facilitate the entire car hobby... smaller commuter cars and DDs are what help real car guys have their weekend toys that they would otherwise have to sell due to gas prices and reliability issues... the last time i checked, having an "econobox" sure does help when you're saving for high-priced aftermarket go-fast parts for the toy

if you don't like ike34's car, how about not posting in the thread with negativity and asinine comments?

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

The only good c4 ever made was the zr1 (ive rebuilt 3 of them) the others suck donkey ****.

for more reinforcement plz read over and over

84 corvette vs 2004 sentra - Tallahassee Muscle Car Association

and what happens when all that 200+ hp breaks loose

R.I.P 84 corvette - Tallahassee Muscle Car Association

Personally Id rather have the sentra myself or an svt focus..

 

[Mustang5L5]

I thought the SVT focus was a 2-door model?? When did they make them in 4-door??


First thing i thought when i saw the pics was "Where are the taillights!?"

 

[LiquidGT]

I know die hard Corvette fans that love all Corvettes... minus the C4. The position of the e-brake handle alone kills it for me.

I thought the SVT focus was a 2-door model?? When did they make them in 4-door??


First thing i thought when i saw the pics was "Where are the taillights!?"

They offered the four door in '03-'04.

 

[SteedaGT9150]

wow, are you 16 years old or just a moron? you sound like a complete idiot... so, by your logic, nearly everyone on this site is a "ricer" who has a four door car with 4 cylinders?

these "econoboxes" you're talking about are what facilitate the entire car hobby... smaller commuter cars and DDs are what help real car guys have their weekend toys that they would otherwise have to sell due to gas prices and reliability issues... the last time i checked, having an "econobox" sure does help when you're saving for high-priced aftermarket go-fast parts for the toy

if you don't like ike34's car, how about not posting in the thread with negativity and asinine comments?

thanks bud

 

[ike34]

wow this thread has gotten a little crazy!

Thanks to all who like my new car

 

[kyle_99gt]

More like 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and 14.5 seconds at 98 mph for the 93 Cobra (according to R&T)

So yeah, my Vette IS faster than any stock Fox or focus.




And my 08 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo would kill both of your cars in any category.




Never said nor implied that.

and a saleen s7 would kill your dads porsche, thats not even close to the same price range where talking about here lol

 

[kyle_99gt]

And a Shelby SSC Ultimate Aero TT would kill a Saleen S7.

id like to see the race of the ultimate aero and the saleen s7 twin turbo compitition. 2 1000 hp cars would be a cool race

 

[85ragtop]

wow this thread has gotten a little crazy!

Thanks to all who like my new car

Yes it has. Stop junking up this thread. If you have a disagreement take it two pm's.

 

[SteedaGT9150]

hey red fox... how about you drive over here in daddys porsche get on your knees and blow me.... you curly headed ****

 

[1990Coupe]

Nothing wrong with FWD,, or a focus.. Just because he got one does NOT make him a ricer.. what a dumb statement.

 

[jhonda]

Congrats on the svtf. I had one myself and loved it best handling car I have owned or drove. I don't mean to get off subject here but everyone else has. But who has seen a stock foxbody mustang around here, and how many stock vetts do you see??? Anyway best bang for the buck foxbody beats the c-4 vett

 

[LaserSVT]

More like 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and 14.5 seconds at 98 mph for the 93 Cobra (according to R&T)

So yeah, my Vette IS faster than any stock Fox or focus.




And my 08 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo would kill both of your cars in any category.




Never said nor implied that.

Actuall when I looked for specs I searched many web sites and choose the fastest numbers so they compare better. I did find tests where the Vette did 0-60 in 6.3 seconds and ran the quarter in 14.7@91 MPH so it boils down to the driver. You also said "FASTEST" not "QUICKEST". The Fox was a couple miles per hour faster then the older C4 as well. The C4 didnt get fast till the LT1 ... well besides the ZR1 anyway. And I have had two C4s. A base 94 and a LT4 96 model. Nice cars, worst car ever to get in and out of though.

Now I should have the Cobra back next week so if you wana bring down your dads Porsche we will run them and I bet after 20 MPH you wont gain any more ground and by 70 I will be passing you. BTW, I will be running a new tune so I will have 495-510 rwhp
I know the cars are in different calsses and WAY different price points but my 6 year old beater will run hard. IDK what the specs are on the Porsche but with the AWD you should have me through first gear.

id like to see the race of the ultimate aero and the saleen s7 twin turbo compitition. 2 1000 hp cars would be a cool race

Yeah, that would be a killer comparison
Just saw the S7 absolutly kill the Carera GT on Speed channel.

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

well my damn funny car would absoultely rape all of you!!

ON STREET TIRES TOO!!

 

[white 89 GT]

More like 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and 14.5 seconds at 98 mph for the 93 Cobra (according to R&T)

So yeah, my Vette IS faster than any stock Fox or focus.

Well my stock 85 gt clicked off a best 14.33, so no your vett is not faster than any fox.:Zip2: