Picked up a new daily driver/winter car - Focus SVT

[Ekliptix]

I'm selling my supercharged mustang (link (http://forums.beyond.ca/st/233308/fs-1993-mustang-lx-supercharged-sleeper/)), and needed a winter car/dd.

I had initially been looking for a civic, or Acura 1.7EL, but this car came up for sale in Airdrie. I came across this article (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0401_compact_sedan_comparison/index.html) went and looked at it and drove it home the next day.There are only about 5 of these for sale across Canada (at last week), and the best thing about this one is it only has 32,000km. The past owner bought it new and it still has the original tires on it, with at least another year left in them.

I'm not 100% digging the summer wheels (on the car now), but I really do like the factory 17" 5 spokes that the blizzaks are mounted on.

Driving impressions: The car is very easy to drive compared to the Z06. The clutch and shifter (6-speed) take less effort, and I definitely get a better view of the road.
The torque is surprisingly good.

I'm really looking forward to driving it in the winter. The heated leather seats and heated mirrors will be a nice change.

Plans: I'll probably just lower it a bit (I lowered it an inch in the pics), and change the exahust tip to something smaller.

I have enough red now
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt0.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt4.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt6.jpg

Winter tires with the stock wheels
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt7.jpg

[Supa Dexta]

My buddies gf has one.. Not my type of rig, but she likes it. Sposed to be quick enough.

[gpomp]

where's the armrest?

[boxer23]

u really like red:bigpimp:

[Doozer]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/Focus%20SVT/svt3.jpg I'd ask for my money back ... the steering wheel's on upside down. :rofl:

That should be a great dd!

[eglove]

i like it! except for all the red highlights/accents in the interior

[schocker]

i like it, good find, i think the stock wheels do look better though.

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by Doozer
I'd ask for my money back ... the steering wheel's on upside down. :rofl:

That should be a great dd!
Remind me of this thread, 2nd post: http://forums.beyond.ca/st/219178/fs-2004-range-rover-hse-loaded-financing-avail/
:rofl: :rofl:

Back to the Focus, not bad looking for a ford!:dunno: :thumbsup:
Good colour though for sure.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Have you ever considered buying a vehicle that isn't, you know....red? ;)

[Toms-SC]

I want.

[eur0]

i have to agree about the summer rims, but a nice looking ride..

[funkedelic2]

its a nice looking focus! Nicest one i have ever seen. I dispise Ford though, after working at a ford dealership and driving some of these things.

Hope it works out well for you.

[Redlyne_mr2]

i actually prefer the wheels it has on it now.. very euro.

[Ekliptix]

Originally posted by gpomp
where's the armrest?
I'll have to order one. $100. It'll be helpful on long trips.
http://pbg2user01.doteasy.com/1/3/6/86/images/folder_7080/img2924343d68ed35f1b5.jpg

[Aleks]

Sweet pickup.

There cars are highly under rated. I did some research a while back and they seemed to have been right up there with the SIR GTi etc of the day.

[kerry]

Nice ride! My friend had one back in Fort McMurray and it was quick, fun to drive and the brakes were unbelievable for a stock Ford.

[MtYurmom]

Originally posted by gpomp
where's the armrest?

Who needs one when you're going to be shiftin gears driftin around on all that snow!?!?! i wouldnt :thumbsup:

Yea and those long trips... i understand.. that youre a PANSY! kidding.

but i really like that car. looks good. i see you like red. i do too, but not when it comes to cars. had 4 red cars, all wrecked. black cars, no wrecks. How much for the stang?

[Ekliptix]

$12k but I'm flexible. There are details at the link at the top.

[analbumcover]

Sweet!

That focus actually looks really nice!

[NickGT]

Awesome man congrats!