Going to look at a SB '04 SVTF on Friday

[sonic_4.6]

So my brother gives me a call from England, and he wants me to go look at a SVT Focus for him once he is moved back to the states at the end of the month. It is a Sonic '04 with 61k, and the seller is asking $8,900. Personally I think that is a reasonable price if the car checks out pretty good. From what I was told, the option list was pretty well checked off on this car. It has Xenon HIDs, Audiophile 6 disc, moonroof, and the Cold Weather Package.

Anyway, I am making this post to possibly get a better idea of what to look for when shopping for a used SVTF. After having some experience with my ex-girlfriend's SVTF, I will make damn sure this one doesn't have brake fluid dripping down on the clutch pedal, along with checking over the tie rod end links. Anything else I should look for? Hopefully the premature clutch wear TSB has been preformed already. Thanks for any help!
:beer:

Said car:
http://usedcars.kbb.com/fyc_b/vdp.j...9&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=190

 

[02AllBlackSVT]

How many miles is on the car?

 

[Lightningfr]

thats not a bad price 61k i what i would expect to find on these cars now

thats what mine just tipped

 

[02REDSVT]

I would drive it and see how the clutch is, also stick your head under the dash and check that clutch master cylinder, I bought my 03 with 36669, and there was some fluid build up by the clutch.... it drives fine now, but I will need to deal with it. I also looked at an 04 with 82000 miles and it needed a tune up badly... besides the clutch issues I dont see anything out of the ordinary with this used vehicle... who knows, at 61k, the clutch may have been done already...

 

[02AllBlackSVT]

thats not a bad price 61k i what i would expect to find on these cars now

thats what mine just tipped

Guess I should read more carefull huh. :thumbsup:

 

[sonic_4.6]

besides the clutch issues I dont see anything out of the ordinary with this used vehicle...

That's kinda the answer I was looking for. Thanks!

Ya, the clutch and master cylinder was the two main issues I was expecting to pay close attention to. We'll see how this one turns out. I'll post up pictures after I get back on Friday.

And here is my ex-girlfriend's SVT Focus just for your viewing pleasure. It was this car that made my brother want to find one for himself. :beer:

 

[02AllBlackSVT]

Rolling shots. Love it

 

[SCOTT99COBRA]

sonic_4.6
Is it around here locally? I looked all over for mine, and ended up having to drive to Madison, Wisconsin to pick one up.

 

[sonic_4.6]

Nope, this one is in KC, MO.

It would be news to me if there was a SVTF for sale in the Lincoln/Omaha area. Haha.

 

[SCOTT99COBRA]

Good luck with you search. Keep us posted.

 

[02REDSVT]

yeah thats a great rolling shot!!! These cars are so much fun, I've had mine for two weeks and couldn't be happier with it. I ordered the CMC yesterday from Kevin (great guy and great help too), can't wait to get that taken care of. he also had the "powered by SVT" badge for under the hood!!! Good luck, let us know how you make out!