Its an 02 SVTF with 92k miles. 80% of the miles were mainly highway.

The mods are as follows:

Ported Throttle body
AEM short ram intake
NEW battery
NEW MSD coil pack
Ford Racing Wires
Motorcraft plugs[coppercore]
New Thermostat Housing [new thermo also]
NEW brakes
NEW PCV valve, new vac lines, new coolant hoses
NEW serp. belt
NEW intake manifold couplings made for boost! so you know they will hold up

FocusSport Test pipe, to full borla exhaust

KW full suspension
OZ racing rims [pictured] with NEW Falkien Ziex tires
Eibach sway bars[undercar] [front and rear]
Focussport rear stress bar [inside hatch]

Euro grille
ST headlights with silverstars
NO RUST
Interior is flawless

billet focussport e-brake handle & shift knob
billet ac controls
Kenwood x493 head unit
with audiophile sub & amp.
WINTER PACKAGE WITH HEATED SEATS AND TRAC CONTROL
and engine block heater [plug er in with the car off :] ]
perfect running condition!

as you can tell all maintenance is up to date. always changed oil before 3k miles with ford motorcraft syn blend 5w30

Pictures...


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2 dollars. can send paypal...
haha

no but for real id buy some stuff off it :0

I really dont want to sell it, but im having some court expenses, and need to sell the car and buy something cheaper on insurance. I might cry when I sell this car. I was thinkin asking 7500obo?

According to Kelly Blue Book -

Trade in value is: $3,475

Private Party is: $5,330


The challenge you have is finding someone willing to pay for the modifications. In the reseller market, the mods mean nothing to the value of the car. You never get out what you put into the car. It's a sad reality. That said, you may be able to find someone willing to pay for them, but I wouldn't count on much more than $5,000

To maximize your investment, I would recommend that you return the car to stock trim. Ask $5,300 and sell the go fast goodies on this forum or on ebay.

By selling the mods, you can expect to recover about 50% of your total investment.

Good Luck!

I dont have any of the stock stuff.

and idk why i put my car as an 01 svt.... its an 02

That poses a problem....

I get the impression that you need to sell it quickly.

Without the stock parts I would ask $6,000 - $6,500 at the most. More than that - with a USED car you will have difficulty.

The bottom line is that you need to determine what you minimum threshold of pain is to sell.

If you aren't willing to sell the car for less than $6,000 then you are better off keeping it and being selective about the buyer.

Very few would even consider a modified car for $7500.

To put it in perspective, I am buying a 2004 SVT Cobra RACE Car. There is over $20,000 invested in the motor alone, Full cage, tube chassis, suspension and BIG brakes.

The seller's asking price is $3,700. Because it is a track car with lots of modifications, he can't sell it for what he invested into the car.

and idk why i put my car as an 01 svt.... its an 02

I figured it out. [hihi]

I really love this car, and id let it go for 6 to 6500.

its def worth it!

ill have to find me a reliable 4 cyl thats good on gas mileage for like 3-4k when i sell my baby

I really love this car, and id let it go for 6 to 6500.

its def worth it!

ill have to find me a reliable 4 cyl thats good on gas mileage for like 3-4k when i sell my baby


To you it's worth it. To someone else that may not be the case, most of the time.


Listen to the snake [thumb].

Ask a price high enough you have some room to negotiate and still get what you need out of the car. But if it's a case where you need a quick sale be prepared to get low balled and take one of the offers.


Curious as to the why though?
I mean you're selling a car that I assume is paid for and should get somewhat decent mileage then going an looking for one that is a bit cheaper, you have no clue on it's history/maintenance . . . for what gain to you?

You do have Build Number 1 so maybe if you advertise right you could get some Focus Fanatic out there to buy it from you for a good price.

I need to find one thats cheaper so i can use the money from the sale to pay off my court fines.

i dont have a job at the moment. so this will pay off the fines, buy me a car, and get one thats cheaper on insurance.

To put it in perspective, I am buying a 2004 SVT Cobra RACE Car. There is over $20,000 invested in the motor alone, Full cage, tube chassis, suspension and BIG brakes.

The seller's asking price is $3,700. Because it is a track car with lots of modifications, he can't sell it for what he invested into the car.


that makes no sense.
2004 svt cobra... is like a 20k car without mods.
even if they dont add value still
3700?

do i smell moneygram scam/

^^ thats what I thought, but ive had warning for saying "negative things" so i dont wanna get banned .haha

that makes no sense.
2004 svt cobra... is like a 20k car without mods.
even if they dont add value still
3700?

do i smell moneygram scam/

Race cars HAVE NO VALUE until you start talking about prototypes, open wheel cars or exotic cup cars.

Why?

They will not pass emissions, they have no DOT approved safety devices (i.e. airbags and seatbelts - harnesses are not approved), the paint is always marred and often the frames are stretched and patched.

Further, even with LOTS of $$$ in the car, it has been raced. Engines can/should be torn down and rebuilt a minimum of every year. This one has less than 20 hours use, but that could be 20 races...or 40....

They produce a LOT of power, but they are time bombs. I can pick this thing up in a week and have the motor let go a month later. Then it is ME who has to invest big dollars to get it running again.

Pick up any issue of an SCCA news letter and you will see race cars selling for DIRT CHEAP. If you ran in those circles, you would understand.

My point in using that example is that the mods and go fast goodies mean nothing when it comes to assessing the value of a car that is no longer stock.

You asked for advice, I gave some.

Up to you to determine if I am credible.

Good luck.

I'm in the process of buying a SVT with a JRSC with 70k miles for $5500. This one does have a rebuilt title however, so keep that in mind. I think $6000 is reasonable, maybe a little more and work your way down. I wouldn't let it go for much less than $5500...

i dont have a motor build. its a stock motor with an intake.

so its still reliable.

Plus that 0001 Build number adds some value IMO. Honestly, I'd pay a couple extra hundred just for the history.

I was stoked to find it was 0001! Im wondering if it was built better? cause ive whipped some se-r spec v's and other svts have problems with em? maybe its just a factory freak

Just push the build number thing...it adds value to it...Its a beauitful looking car and it seems like it hasnt been ragged on...Id say 6500-7000...Now I want to find an 04 Cobra for 3700.

i posted it on craigslist for 7000 obo. so we will see what happens. lots of svt's around here that are stock are going for 6500-7500.

ya I'd advertise first SVT Focus made for production

nice focus...

idk becuase the car does has 92k so that may be a turn down for most buyers.. y not trade for aanother focus all stock so its better on gas maybe for auto?

that makes no sense.
2004 svt cobra... is like a 20k car without mods.
even if they dont add value still
3700?

do i smell moneygram scam/

yea have u seen the car?

this lady made some BS story that her husband died in a iraq so thats y she was selling her 2006 nissan maxima with 20k for $3500

so he sent money like an idiot and never got a car SCAMED

nice focus...

idk becuase the car does has 92k so that may be a turn down for most buyers.. y not trade for aanother focus all stock so its better on gas maybe for auto?

autos are worse on mpg's. Maybe I will get a zx3, but idk how much cheaper they are for insurance. Im trying to keep costs down right now, since all the car will be for is for work & school.

and trading for another focus, i wouldnt get crap on the trade.

idk if i had an svt with #0001 i woudl keep it forever lol idk i always see random # liek 0342 or something but #0001 is rare

I love my svtf dont get me wrong, but life has thrown me a curve ball at the moment, and I gotta do what I gotta do :(

i would try to find another way around than selling your car.... im sure that you can work some kind of payment plan for the court thingy.

at worst case, sell your body or some shit around the house first. if you sell your car for $7000 and buy another car for $3500 then whats taxes and all that added on top? so at best your already out $4,000 and down to $3,000..... and if you get something that seems good and is actually bad, then you are [:)][:)][:)][:)][:)][:)].

try to get more time, thats all you need, show them that you are unemployed and are looking for a job, im sure they won't force you to pay fully right up front, im not 100% sure, but it would seem like they have alternative payment methods...... please don't just jump to selling your car....

i went to court in august 22nd. they said if i cant make the 140$ then i have to go back in november.

I also have 440$ left to pay my lawyer. and in november will be my last date for my 440$ balance remaining lawyer...so no doubt ill have to pay another bullshit fine then.

Ive been looking for work everywhere. Even FAST FOOD and nobody is hiring :[

Im freaking out so bad!

I have an interview at 11am @ ups tomorrow, but its just some "preliminary" interview. then i have another interview thursday at arbys, but who knows if that will go anywhere.

life is going really bad right now. I have no idea how im maintaining all A's at school lol


and with my 440+140 = 580 i need to come up with, I need another 300$ to do my timing belt before 100k.... im @ 92k.

yea have u seen the car?

this lady made some BS story that her husband died in a iraq so thats y she was selling her 2006 nissan maxima with 20k for $3500

so he sent money like an idiot and never got a car SCAMED

Yes. I have also driven it.

Correction. It is a 1994 Mustang. I am also buying a 2004 F250 (to pull the thing). Got my years mixed up.

So, my apologies.

I will post a picture when I get to work.

You should be able to set up a payment schedule with the court. I've never heard of a court system that won't allow it. I've seen as low as $10/week. Granted you don't have income right now but @ a low payment you could make it by donating plasma or sperm (don't laff, you can pull an extra couple grand a year doing either or).

And if your looking to get by with cheaper insurance, it'd be a good idea to talk with your insurance guy and find out what vehicles are plausible and what is out.


Oh, the whole build #0001; I highly doubt it'd add any value to the car. The miles really kill that one IMO.

But if it REALLY is build number one....then sell it to haveblue so he can have the first AND last 3 door SVTs built haha
^^^That'd be a pretty cool collection. [thumb]
But, the cars still need to be in original/stock condition to be worth anything.

I dont have any credit to get a loan. Even tho ive cosigned on 3 cars, i still have no credit. so idk about the personal loan. its nto a 600$ debt... its a 900$ one. 540+140+300[timingbelt]


right now im paying 1500/yr for insurance on my car. so idk if thats good or bad.


Im scared of needles, how long does it take when donating blood?

and i think you have to have an associates degree to donate sperm

Did you see the Silver 02 SVTF for sale located in Justice? I was looking at it. Rear molding is black, so something was done to it. Starting to rust in couple places, very minor rust whoever. 99K miles, all paperwork etc. clean title and he is asking 5900. I offered him 4000 but i wouldn't buy it anyway after I found that coolant tank was empty and there was a bottle with oil in the trunk. Don't expect too much. I got $4000 for my 03 ZX3 with 90K and rebuild title. Maybe you gonna be lucky as well ;)

Do what you think is best, but I really think you are reaching for a poor solution to your problem.

You should be able to set up a payment schedule with the court. I've never heard of a court system that won't allow it. I've seen as low as $10/week. Granted you don't have income right now but @ a low payment you could make it by donating plasma or sperm (don't laff, you can pull an extra couple grand a year doing either or).

Usually it depends on the judge's disposition and also where the offenses took place.

(BTW,you didn't get busted in Kane or DuPage County did you? Just figured I'd ask.)[thumb]


If you can,before going to your next court date try going to the Circuit Clerk's office to see if they can arrange a payment plan for you. Seeing as how you're without employment you might even qualify for hardship of some sort. if you still have to get rid of your hatchback but still want to rock a Focus you might want to consider either a sedan or wagon model(they'll be cheaper on the insurance that the hatchbacks).

i got busted in glendale heights

how long do svt's engines last for?

and engine block heater [plug er in with the car off :] ]


where do you hide your plug?! I used to live in ND and I also have a block heater and everyone keeps asking if its an electric version of the Focus o.O;;

you can tuck it into the tray your battery is at or zip tie it to that metal bracket that separates your bat box and air box

id buy your car if i could sell mine. id rather have a blue one and build#1

donate plasma or whatever
here they give you 35 dollars per session and you can do it twice a week.
thats 70 bucks a week, 4 times a month.
280 a month.

1500 a year on insurance?
do oyu have full coverage?

mine is 85 a month and im 19

yeah full coverage, and im 24. but i also have a couple tickets on my record.

i got busted in glendale heights

how long do svt's engines last for?

Glendale Heights????

Aw,man you couldn't have picked one of the worse police departments in DuPage County to get busted by! I put them right up there with Carol Stream,Wheaton,Hinsdale,Westmont,Downers Grove,Lombard and Glen Ellyn on the "jackhole list".

I'm going to assume your case is still going thru the Glendale Heights Branch Court but if you can,try to go to the main circuit clerk office in Wheaton on County Farm Road to see if they'll let you pay the fines by installment plan.

they told me i have until november to come up with the money. if i cant come up with it, i have to report back to court. which is like 60 miles from where i live

1500 a year on insurance?
do oyu have full coverage?

mine is 85 a month and im 19

How???

I'm 23, with 2 traffic tickets (rolled through a stop, red light on a right turn) with a '06 ranger sport.

I went through eastwood insurance and the cheapest I could get was $172/month. the most expensive I dealt with was Progressive at $330+!!

How???

I'm 23, with 2 traffic tickets (rolled through a stop, red light on a right turn) with a '06 ranger sport.

I went through eastwood insurance and the cheapest I could get was $172/month. the most expensive I dealt with was Progressive at $330+!!

The answer is that insurance is regulated by the individual states, so rates vary significantly from state to state. There's no use comparing rates from California with rates from Texas . . . .

im sure you can get a $1000 loan, it shouldn't be that hard, although the no job thing isn't good for getting loan....

and NEVER go through a credit union/cash advance place, NEVER, you'll be in more debt paying it off then you are now!!!!

drive 60 miles to argue your case for not being able to pay it, much better than selling your car!!!!

just explain that you are currently unemployed, looking for a job, and going through college.....

and you still have 8,000ish miles till 100k, so don't worry about the belt right yet.

are you over trying to sell your car yet?

did i say just drive the 60 miles? either way, you still have 1 month, so don't fret about it yet!!!!

Dude.... I'll give you my car plus cash for that thing right now.......

SVT: Check
Sonic Blue: Check
Build #0001:..... HELL YEA!!!!!!

That poses a problem....

I get the impression that you need to sell it quickly.

Without the stock parts I would ask $6,000 - $6,500 at the most. More than that - with a USED car you will have difficulty.

The bottom line is that you need to determine what you minimum threshold of pain is to sell.

If you aren't willing to sell the car for less than $6,000 then you are better off keeping it and being selective about the buyer.

Very few would even consider a modified car for $7500.

To put it in perspective, I am buying a 2004 SVT Cobra RACE Car. There is over $20,000 invested in the motor alone, Full cage, tube chassis, suspension and BIG brakes.

The seller's asking price is $3,700. Because it is a track car with lots of modifications, he can't sell it for what he invested into the car.

i would worry dearly about paying 3700 bucks for an 04 Cobra....no matter the mods...20 gand in mods???? iono somethings not right

yeah full coverage, and im 24. but i also have a couple tickets on my record.

dude im full coverage driving an LX and i pay 2244 a year, dude sell your xbox. don't sell your car.

The answer is that insurance is regulated by the individual states, so rates vary significantly from state to state. There's no use comparing rates from California with rates from Texas . . . .
Didn't realize that to be honest. :(

The answer is that insurance is regulated by the individual states, so rates vary significantly from state to state. There's no use comparing rates from California with rates from Texas . . . .

And dj is in IL(insurance there mostly goes by credit score and isn't as regulated so the rates tend to be higher there given his age bracket).

i decided to keep my car, i love it alot. even tho i get like 270milees before the light comes on.

Its impossible to find a job. No one is buying my catalytic converter i have for 180$ shipped priority. idk what im going to do

I GOT A JOB I GOT A JOB!!!!!

arbys is hiring me, and there is also a mobile dj;ing company that might be hiring me to do parties/weddings/etc for fri and sat nights!!

LIFE IS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD


I LOVE YOU GUYS

i would probably ask 6200 and expect 5500-6

I GOT A JOB I GOT A JOB!!!!!

arbys is hiring me, and there is also a mobile dj;ing company that might be hiring me to do parties/weddings/etc for fri and sat nights!!

LIFE IS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD


I LOVE YOU GUYS

But you must be born with mammaries for me to love you back.

So I guess that means you're not going to be selling your car- which is probably good. Any time you get a new used vehicle, you have to spend so much time getting things in order- or checking to make sure things are in order on it.

If you ever do have to sell it- then think of it differently. The value of the car is equal to what you need to get out of it. The world is filled with idiots who have more money than sense. I have sometimes been that idiot myself. That's who you want to sell your car to, but the most important part is that you get the price that you NEED for it. Value means nothing to someone who wants something badly enough to pay a little more than someone who doesn't want it. I have seen people pay $5k for an old Lincoln body with no engine in it and a chopped (very good job) top. I personally sold a 79 Datsun 1 ton pickup with dents in every square foot of it, no radio, Weber carb (made it run rich), rusty chrome wheels, and holes in the muffler for $1500. I have no idea how many miles were on the darn thing. Vehicles are worth whatever you can get someone to pay you for them.

Only people experienced with purchasing vehicles will check things like CR reports, KBB or NADA values before picking a vehicle to go look at from the internet or paper. Everyone else bases their decisions on their emotions, and if you haven't figured out that your emotions are your worst enemy in life- you will eventually. Looking for my wife's van- nearly every car dealer in Memphis was selling old mini-vans for $2k or more over NADA value. I had to go all the way to AL to find a good deal for her. They still sell them eventually.

Be the guy who gets the most money for the cars you sell, and don't be the guy who buys a car without looking for a good long time so you know you're getting the best deal and not just buying what you want the first time you see it.

^^ good advice, rep.

and yeah Im going to keep my svt, ive had tiny stupid problems with her all maintenance related, but now shes running tip top. gets okay gas mileage [270/before light][all city]

im really glad i got a job. no jail for me. orientation is next week. then the money start pouring in. and i get to max out on some bomb ass curly fries hahahaha