Looking into getting an SVT Focus

[95WhtStang]

So I've been looking at getting an SVT Focus for a commuter and can't spend more than 5 grand. I found these 2 on my local craigslist and was wondering which seemed like the better deal and what I should look out for?

First one what concerns me is that it has 173k miles
REDUCED** 2004 FORD FOCUS SVT***

Second one looks like it just needs cosmetic work
2002 SILVER SVT FORD FOCUS FULLY LOADED #4158/4788

 

[02fordsvt]

I would probably go with the first one. It looks like less of a project car.

As for the second Svt, I've known the owner a little bit over on FocusFanatics.com and he was looking into geting it back to stock. I'm a little surprised he's selling it but from what I've seen, it needs a lot of cosmetic work to be done. The drivetrain may be pretty solid, though.

 

[Sapperstang]

That second car is a mess. I just sold mine a few months ago and was glad to do so and it was in much better shape than either of those cars.

 

[focussvtracer]

i wouldnt get either.... just stick it out a little longer

 

[cobrakidz]

The first one is gone, I would pass on the second one.

 

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Find the cleanest car you can with the options you want, a neglected SVT is going to need a bunch of work.

If properly cared for they can be great cars but if neglected they are money pits.

Timing belt and clutch are the two biggest concerns.

 

[perkinz24]

id listen to fordsvtparts..

 

[Stevarino8]

When in doubt go with the adult driven car...buy from a mid-life crisis type...these cars are tough to keep on the road without spending Benjamins...if dealer maintained definitely go with that one...DO NOT buy from a youngin'!