New daily driver - SVT

[jvert]

I finally pulled the trigger on a 2004 ZX5 SVT focus. This thing is a blast to drive and it only has 33,500 miles. I wanted the 4 door version and it was hard to find. Here are the pictures. Let me know what you all think. I will clean it up and detail it this weekend. Below are the list of mods done to the car. I also have all the stock parts as well.

Stats:
33,500 miles
Focus sport stress bar
Focus sport rear bar
H&R Cup Kit Suspension package
VF - Engineering rear engine mount
AEM cold air intake
Fidanza Aluminum flywheel
Steeda short throw shifter (not installed yet)
Focus central off road pipe

Is there any way to protect the CAI or is it best to put the stock air box in for the winter?

:rockon:

 

[forcefedcobra]

those are fun little cars. only thing you should have made sure you got IMO was the HID's! They are awesome!

 

[CobraBob]

Congratulations! Nice car. I well remember these cars back in the day. NMRA even had a separate class for them - Focus Frenzy it was called.

Have fun with it!

 

[offroadkarter]

nice looking SVTF, definitely pop the projectors in!

 

[svt_fan1129]

had one too. fun little car. enjoy it! i had the svt tour as well, those things fly onces modded.

 

[HAMMRHEAD]

I miss my '04. Traded it on an '09 Cobalt SS which had tons more power, but otherwise it was a mistake. The SVTF was a better car IMO.

I had a Short Ram CAI, but it was right behind the battery - well protected from rain/snow. No idea about the AEM.

If you don't already have one, do some research and get a Tune. Makes a big difference in driveability! My MPG's went up by 2-3 as well.

Have fun blastin' through the turns!:beer:

 

[astrodudepsu]

damn, i didn't even know they made a 4dr SVT version. So I can imagine it was hard to find.

Looks like a sweet little car.

 

[BigDan]

Nice find. How much did you pay because all the one's out here on craigslist are $7k w/ $100k or salvage title for $5k.

My buddy is always talking about them but ive never cared much because they were always expensive and only 170hp and hard to make more power, I might as well get a wrx but if you say it's better then the Cobalt SS just slower then I might give them another look. I also like the 5 door in red vs the usual 3 door in black

 

[SLVRBLT]

Very nice. It should make a fun DD for sure.

 

[jvert]

The car is a blast to drive and I am really impressed with the interior as well. Its fun and quick not fast but quick and fun to drive.

 

[O4COBRA]

We've had a couple of those roll through my work. I think they're really nice cars. Perfect setup being the 4 door hatch style. Good buy!

 

[LongDucDong]

Nice! I have an 03 (3 door) and love it to death. Best chassis this side of a Miata, IMO.

 

[jvert]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I just put back the stock air box for the winter. I will put the CAI back on in the spring.

 

[timspony]

Nice looking SVT DD!

 

[aoc racer]

man ive been thinking about getting one of those for a new daily driver. but they're still kina up there in price

 

[03Cobrra]

Cool little car

 

[89CRUSTANG]

I had an '03 for a few years, definitely a fun car to drive.

 

[BigDan]

Is it quicker then a 5 speed SHO or SVT Contour because those car pull pretty hard up top?

I'm looking for another fast 4 door Ford especially since the 95 SHO 5 speed was faster then the 95 5.0L GT Mustang but it sounds like these SVT Focus can really handle well.

 

[THE_STIG]

How do those things do in the snow?

 

[Montanasvt]

makes me miss my 04 SVTF... i had a Sonic Blue 4 door.... put down 165hp!!!...lol those cars handle so well and pull good once they good moving... i actually hit 155mph on a long long straight away...lol