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SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 4:41 PM
i was wondering. i need to buy a car soon i have about 14k to spend i really want a turbo. but for the money i was looking at a SRT-4. or a SVT focus i know it doesnt have a turbo but the handeling is outragous. i can get a SVT for around 13k with only 16k miles but a SRT-4 i can only find for around 14k with around 30k miles. if anyone has anything better i would like to hear.

Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 4:43 PM
srt-4 is a lot better than a svt, svt's arent that fast, and not fast at all compared to the srt


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Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 4:45 PM
agree
Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 6:31 PM
yup...witnessd first hand...me and the srt-4 raped a svt...i lost to the srt..snag the srt
Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 7:03 PM
Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 7:43 PM
srt 2 bodies have them and really like them make sure its an 04 or 05. they have limited slip and 25 more hp and about the same for torque to. Also both friend have 05's and one has stage 1 upgrade and the other has basically stage 3 he has bought the stage 2 and has stage three turbo with turbo toys (ie intercooler spray,100+ octane switch and boost controller that all sits in the car below the ac controls and uses stock spot in dash looks like it was meant to be there and no drilling. The reason im saying all this is cuz i can get you a discount on the different stages ie 1,2,3. I believe its 10% above dealer cost friend of mine works for dodge. so if ya need the hook ups just let me know
Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 8:25 PM
DSM
Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 8:27 PM
SRT-4

No comparison in the country for that kind of performance capability for under 20 grand. Nothing comes close.





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Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 8:45 PM
If you want mainly top speed and acceleration, then go with the SRT-4.

If you want a real autocrosser, than go with the SVT Focus. Its a very fun car to drive, and much more refined than the SRT-4 could ever be.





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Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 8:52 PM
Read all about it:

http://motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0306_3way/index1.html

I think the Focus is probably the better car except for straight-line performance.

Ask youself if you need all the SRT-4's power for driving on the street and think about the long term reliability of a turbo powerplant.
Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 8:55 PM
Get the SRT, and then invest in a full coilover suspension from TEIN. You'll forget about the Focus pretty quick


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Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Sunday, September 04, 2005 11:48 PM
Get SVT and supercharge it or turbo it or whatever you can do to those.



Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 9:03 AM
^^^ i raced a s/c'd svt focus, he only put about 2 cars on me, and i spun through first and half of second., go for the srt, u wont regret it.



Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 9:48 AM
sunbirdtilldeath wrote:DSM


I agree with him if you want to drop money in it every week to keep it running.



Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 9:59 AM
Quote:

Get SVT and supercharge it or turbo it or whatever you can do to those.


That'd be my choice. Jackson Racing has a very nice S/C for the SVT Focus.




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Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 10:46 AM
srt


the focus is fugly and slow , the s/c doesnt even help the focus out







Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 10:55 AM
get the SRT. But don't get it and make a thread bitching about being broke cause you have to use premium gas. Also before buying the SRT I would have it checked out and made sure it wasn't beat all to hell.



Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 12:30 PM
srt-4 acr package



Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 12:56 PM
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Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 7:02 PM
i kidna like the SVT.....probably the best handling FWD car you can buy

although slow in straight line, the looks of it are way better then that of the srt-4



Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 7:16 PM
Why is it a car is junk or crap because it's not "fast"? how does a 0-60 time qualify a car as good or crap? The SRT is fast and not much else. The SVT handles awesome, and not much else. BOTH are great cars.

If all your going to do is drag race every car that pulls next to you then get the SRT. If your looking for a good car with a fun suspension then get the SVT. You can't go wrong with either car.



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Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 7:24 PM
dont get the acr, its a waste of money, its not ANY faster, and the parts that are upgraded, your just gonna want to upgrade more anyway.
Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 7:30 PM
I think SVT's are overpriced
.... and SRT's are a bargain (for the speed)



Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 9:21 PM
VID GOD wrote:get the SRT. But don't get it and make a thread bitching about being broke cause you have to use premium gas. Also before buying the SRT I would have it checked out and made sure it wasn't beat all to hell.


My friend has one and the handling is unreal . And either way , both cars take PREMIUM fuel , so if you want turns and nice ride, go with the SVT .
If you want fast , then go SRT 4.






Re: SRT-4 or SVT focus
Monday, September 05, 2005 9:26 PM
Coming from a SVTF owner, bang for the buck is def in favor of the srt. BUT I have heard from alot of people that the SVT is alot nicer in many ways the the srt doesnt have. Interior, suspension, quality...ect. You could do either with either car and be pretty close, slap a turbo on the svt and you'd own the srt. If i could get either again, I'd get the srt4 just because of turbo.



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