My Terminator only has 40k miles on it, I got rid of my Raptor because I didn't get to use it the way the SVT Gods intended and I was putting $800 a month in gas but driving my baby everyday is NOT an option. So, here in my local area I've found a 98 SVT Contour with only 100k miles on it. Its not in terrible shape but needs some TLC. And then I found an 03 SVT Focus ZX5, its in great shape with 125 k on it has some small mods to it but I'm really just trying to keep my driveway SVT pure. If anyone has insights on which is a more fun/practical car I'd appreciate it. I like the hatchback of the SVTF but am drawn to the RARENESS of the SVTC
Daily Driver??? SVT Contour or Focus???
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I looked into both of those cars as DDs. Both are loads of problems. Timing belts are the worst. I'll let others with SVTCs chime in.
I havn't read that about either! New piece to research thanks!
I know its not a ford, but my daily is a 1992 nissan 240sx, and its been a great car.
I Had a 240 along time ago and I loved it. But there is just something about opening the garage door and seeing SVT, SVT!
I'd think the svtf would be the way to go just for the mpg's alone. I've had a few foci over the years just not an svt, and loved them all.
im pimping a daily 97 mitsu mirage ls coupe.
with some eco mods im breaking 55 MPG every week.
So far it needed tires. and rear brakes. .and I put plugs in it.
317K miles.. every single button and knob works.
I know the SVTC are a PITA.
with some eco mods im breaking 55 MPG every week.
So far it needed tires. and rear brakes. .and I put plugs in it.
317K miles.. every single button and knob works.
I know the SVTC are a PITA.
I would do a SVT focus, They are super sporty and fun, no to mention great gas millage. I have been told about the timing belt issues but as long as someone took care of it I think it would be a reliable daily!
Im considering buying a local 02 svtf right now. Ive been looking jnto them a bit. Compared to my Cobrs the F is cake. Bigest thing is 90k timing belt with pullies changes. $200 in parts through Tacus Ford and i will do the work myself. They have a notorius T-stat housing leak fixed by a svt countor housing, also cheap. Then theres the clutch which does get alittle costly at around 1200 for a stock clutch/flywheel but are supposed to last 100k plus miles.
If this local one is as clean as the pics look, ill be the owner of two SVT vechicles.
If this local one is as clean as the pics look, ill be the owner of two SVT vechicles.
Why not just buy another cobra ....
20mpg is fine in my book
Im banging on the door of 400k as a dd....other than wear items its been a blast and has been very reliable
20mpg is fine in my book
Im banging on the door of 400k as a dd....other than wear items its been a blast and has been very reliable
Yeah, why not an NA cobra?
Yeah if you don't need 4x4 or the utility of a larger vehicle, go for a 96-98 cobra. I'd do this if I could, but for camping/lake/house etc I'm looking at trucks
My wife has an 04 SVTF and she loves it. I had a 5 door 04 a couple years ago and it was a great DD. Like anything else as long as it was maintained they dont have to many issues. Hers has around 155k and is going strong.
Between the two , SVTC.
I have two friends who bought SVT focus and both sold them within a year
I have two friends who bought SVT focus and both sold them within a year
I've got an 02 Lightning, 03 Cobra and an 02 Focus for the Daily Driver. The Focus is a Hoot to drive! There's no reason to stay away from them as long as you can tackle any misc. maintenance issues that may arise. The SVT's are half British so they can be quirky. Keep Steve at Tasca Ford handy to order your parts from. He's the Focus parts Expert.
Had a 03 SVT Focus that I sold to my brother-in-law, probably buy it back someday...
It is much better in stop and go traffic and it was a blast to drive around the roads and freeways in San Diego, but don't expect much better gas mileage... I really loved the focus for the nine months I had it, replaced the timing belt, replaced the T-stat housing, short throw shifter, air intake, new pads/discs, and struts just to baseline the car which had been onew owner with only basic maintenance (oil changes, coolant flsuhes), sold it because the Navy was sending me to a island in the south pacific, I was limited to how many toys I could bring... miss that car, it was a blast, small, light, nimble...
It is much better in stop and go traffic and it was a blast to drive around the roads and freeways in San Diego, but don't expect much better gas mileage... I really loved the focus for the nine months I had it, replaced the timing belt, replaced the T-stat housing, short throw shifter, air intake, new pads/discs, and struts just to baseline the car which had been onew owner with only basic maintenance (oil changes, coolant flsuhes), sold it because the Navy was sending me to a island in the south pacific, I was limited to how many toys I could bring... miss that car, it was a blast, small, light, nimble...
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