Hello all new to the svt community just wondering if this 2003 svt focus was a good buy. It has 56,000 miles on it and could easily get it for 7,000. I realize I should get the timing belt changed but other than that it looks promising. What do you guys think?
To answer your question, no it's not a good deal. I recently saw a mint blue 2003 SVT EAP, one owner Florida car, all stock with 32,000 miles on the odometer for $7,300.
The front bumper is separating, the rotors appear worn, someone f-ed up the wheels, the engine panels covers are missing. It looks like it was owned by a hood rat.
I was skeptical about the ugly wheels and the missing parts it looks to me like who ever owned it might have ran it hard. I just can't seem to find one with better miles. There is another on with 118,000 on it asking for 6,500 which definitely isn't happening but it looked to be better maintained. I'll leave the post on it . Thanks for the reply's they help!!!
Also, just letting you know- that dealership always has SVT's with hidden secrets. Last year when i was looking for a Cincinnati SVT- these guys had a black SVT 5 door with a list of secrets. (jacked up suspension with broken coils & previous owner hack job wiring) I would suggest moving on from those guys.
When i bought my SVT- i was stupid novice and didnt know what to look for and got too excited...ending up with a SVT from a private seller in Newport...2 thousand dollars later...all done with fixing their mistakes and hack jobs.
I'd be happy to help you out here locally if you'd like. I know my way around these bad boys.
I'd look for an st if you're looking to spend 7k. the svt is a nice car, but its slow in comparison to new cars. I got spanked by an old man in a V6 Malibu 3 days ago... Look for anything with a 2.0 or 2.3 duratec. they are better platforms and you can actually get decent power from them.
always check the carfax. would have saved me from buying the svt in my driveway that was previously totalled.
I'm on the west side of cincy. I would like to get someone with knowledge of these cars with me too look at this thing for sure. Let me know svt 513 I think I'll be going to look at it Sunday but I know that's football day. Blah bengals
I can definitely help you, send me a private message with some way to get ahold of you.
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