what would you do

Y2k · Wed May 17, 2006 10:52 am

what would you do if you're going to spend about $11000 on focus.
go for 2002 SVT @48k with 7 year extended warranty or
2005 ST @17k

or just get a new one...?

Wed May 17, 2006 11:06 am

Wait for a Mazdaspeed 3!

Wed May 17, 2006 11:32 am

I'm assuming the ST has the 2.3 with a 5spd? If so, I would go for the ST. Also, it depends on what color.

Although, I would probably buy a low milage white wagon with a 2.3. With our without a 5spd. If it did'nt come with a manual, I would take the extra money, and drop in a 5spd with a FS Turbo and a limited slip diff.....MMMMMMMMMMMMM

Wed May 17, 2006 12:01 pm

Mazdaspeed 3= turbo 2.3 250 bhp, euro focus under the skin

Y2k · Wed May 17, 2006 12:06 pm

yea its 05 st silver manual 2.3 duratec.

do you know how much the estimated MSRP mazdaspeed 3 will be?

Wed May 17, 2006 12:09 pm

that i do not know, but i may have the old lady convinced soon enough. It will definitly be over 20K though.

spots25 · Wed May 17, 2006 12:26 pm

i'd go with the 2.3 duratec. Then, put on SVT brakes and suspension

sc0tty8 · Wed May 17, 2006 2:20 pm

Since the mazda wasn't an option I would hit the SVT focus, ditch the warranty and put a powerworks on it...

Wed May 17, 2006 4:13 pm

spots25 wrote: i'd go with the 2.3 duratec. Then, put on SVT brakes and suspension

The ST should already have the upgraded brakes. Front and rear disc.

Eleanor Focus · Wed May 17, 2006 4:15 pm

I would go with the 2005 ST the duratec is definitly worth the money and I hear that the svt takes premium gas. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I would rather pay for a fillup of regular over premium any day!

Edmunds.com says

2002 SVT

Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 170 hp
Max Horsepower: 7000 rpm Torque: 145 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 5500 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Manual: 21 mpg / 25 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Manual: 277.2 mi. / 330 mi.

2005 ST

Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2.3 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 151 hp
Max Horsepower: 5750 rpm Torque: 154 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4250 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Manual: 20 mpg / 31 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Manual: 280 mi. / 434 mi.

mars · Wed May 17, 2006 6:23 pm

i guess, ST 2.3...... that's if ur still into the focus, unless u get an mazda (ford2.3turbo) all set up already......

focinite · Wed May 17, 2006 9:07 pm

i dont care what any one says, the st is a poor excuse for a replacement. the svt is still quicker than the st and rides better than the st. im not fond of the four door, and the mazda is fing ugly. do the right thing and import a new st from the uk they have one fairly cheep.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-FORD-FOCUS-S ... dZViewItem

Flea · Thu May 18, 2006 5:31 am

focinite...you realize that 17,000 pounds is like 30,000 us dollars right?

spots25 · Thu May 18, 2006 9:13 am

Flea wrote: focinite...you realize that 17,000 pounds is like 30,000 us dollars right?

flea... you realize that car is worth every penny right?

focinite · Thu May 18, 2006 9:25 am

Flea wrote: focinite...you realize that 17,000 pounds is like 30,000 us dollars right?

yeah ... no im not good at math..ha ha. the version of the st we have is not a real st. look at the st170(a svt) look at the st2(a turbo mazda 3) the new st is a turbo 5 cyl that is closer to the volvo t3 than any thing. but we get a 150 horse five speed turd and are sposed to be happy wit it, i think not. if it were up to me i would go with the svt its a much tighter package, as where the st is about as tight as a bucket of water.