2004 Ford Focus SVT Reviews, Pricing & Specs

over all this car is very good runs great, great on gas small can manuver anywhere, braking is good acceleration well it ain going to take you to the moon its a 4 cylinder, i feel safe in this car, i really like look of it, its fun to drive because of its size, maintenance is fair, and repair cost are low, the seating is super, seats really support your back, Aug 29, 2012

I'm not much of a straight line guy cause anybody can drive a car in a straight line. That being said this car fit that perfectly, its pretty slow in a straight line but get it into a corner and its a go-kart. Although for those of you who knew about this car, I had many problems with it. Lesson learned, don't buy a slow fast car, because people who owned it before you have tried to make it go fast, and it just couldn't.Mar 25, 2011

I've had my car since 04... never had any real big problems with it, other then the Oxygen Sensor sits really low and I've broke it twice. Other then that, its super fast with evertthing stoke except for the air filter. I've had a K&N air filter since the first time it had to e replace. Takes 91+... but if you really think about it, even with high gas prices in California, it's still only about 5 bucks more for a full tank! The RECARO Racing buckets seats that come with it are super sweet, and the back seat is really comfortable for long trips. I've made it from SoCal to Reno Nv in 6hrs!!! Overall I love my car... and it's a big head turner!!! And really fun to drive. That's wy I still own it.May 12, 2009

THE BEST CAR I'VE EVER HAD,I MISS IT SO MUCH THAT SOMETIMES ...... FOCUS ST 170 IMPERIAL BLUE 173HPRHBLI EFUHWEF F WIEF EFWIH EQ CHQ WE CWEC EHCV 2EHVCF WOHVW IEHV WVHW OEVH WEHVQ WEVHQW EVHQW VQEHV QPOHV AMAZING HANDLING,BRAKING,APPEARANCE FOCUS ST FOR LIFE AMAZING HANDLING,BRAKING,APPEARANCE I BOUGHT IT 26.000 EUROS.AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT BACK.I HOPE ONE DAY!!!! Aug 07, 2008

Where do I start? This car blends everything so well. So I'll break it down. Performance- Its not the fastest thing in a straight line by any means, but it will out run most every naturally aspirated 4-cylinder (save for the new Civic Si and RSX Type-S). But this car wasn't built to go fast in a straight line. The SVT Focus handles like nothing else I've ever driven. Even though it is a front-wheel-drive car, oversteer can be induced, and has more grip than the motor can really take advantage of. Build Quality- My SVT as the European Appearance Package, which means heated leather Recaros for the front passengers, and incredibly comfortable leather seats for the rear passengers. However, some of the build materials show that this is still and economy based car, as there are several hard-plastic areas and the fit and finish is slightly below par. There are few squeaks (primarily where the front seats contact the center console), but nothing you will hear if you've got the radio even slightly turned on. Appearance- I've received nothing but complements on the appearance of the car. Love it or hate it, the SVT Focus has some aggressive styling, though it can look odd from some angles, and the interior is well-designed despite some poor material choice. Cost of Ownership- Bought it with 65k on the odometer, and have put 6k on it. Thus far, I've had to make no repairs, though the passenger front strut is on its last leg (a side-effect of hard driving). Despite only taking premium fuel, the SVT is hardly hard on the wallet at the pump. I've gotten as high as 32mpg, and regularly see 300 miles to a tank of gas-- which is quite a bit for a 12 gallon tank. Fun Factor- I'll put it this way, I've NEVER driven anything as entertaining to drive. The steering is communicative, the brake are easily to modulate, and the suspension and chassis tuning just beg to be tossed around in a canyon. And for the 4-banger, this car has a fantastic exhaust note once you cross 3000 rpm. Not only is it a blast to drive hard, but the suspension is comfortable for every day driving. Give this car a test drive if you're in the market for a sporty compact. You'll likely be pleasantly surprised.Jun 28, 2008

This car was something i have had my eye on for a while. Allbeit the appearance is something out of a cracker jack box, it will still hold its own against anything in its class. IE: civic si, mini, eclipse, protegespeed, srt-4. The handling is something out of a dream, and the acceleration isn't bad either. I have had this car since last December I can say that it is a great car.Jan 06, 2008