Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? - Focaljet

**focalxplosion** · 01-28-2001, 02:45 PM

I'm just looking to see how many people from this board are actually planning to buy an SVT in the first year it is released. I should be graduating a semester after it's release, so I plan on buying it then if not before I graduate.

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**zman** · 01-28-2001, 04:24 PM

You got one right here.

V · 01-28-2001, 05:52 PM

I plan to

V

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**arskiker** · 01-28-2001, 06:53 PM

Hopefully.

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**atmzx3** · 01-28-2001, 07:32 PM

january 4, 2003 when my lease is up. i won't decide until then. i really want to keep my zx3 and build it up, and have the svt stock. i graduate in december 2002, so it'll depend on the job i get.

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**Pzevinside** · 01-28-2001, 09:00 PM

If everything goes well, then I'm in.

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**dru2002** · 01-28-2001, 09:54 PM

im in and u know thameth is so just count him right away

**lightngsvt** · 01-28-2001, 11:17 PM

I plan on it. Well either that or an 01 SVT lightning. But if I got the Lightnign Id have to give up the FOcus and life without (a) Foucs is boring!

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"team Great Lakes"
00 ZX3- M.Blue w/charcoal int, 5 speed, loaded.
Mods- Ractive induction kit, custom intake tube, Removed Resonator and chrome tip, Mobil 1 Engine and trans!
tint-20% rear / 51% front, Enkie blue center caps and chrome lugs, removed rear badges
99 Mustang GT Convert.
93 SVT Lightning#3951
91 Mustang GT- nothing stock

**OutaFocus** · 01-29-2001, 07:24 AM

Already been to talk to my dealer!....car dealer that is!

**HNDAETR** · 01-29-2001, 08:34 AM

Soon to be zinc yellow SVT owner here.

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**Thameth** · 01-29-2001, 08:39 AM

<<<< I'm on that mission to get one of the first 50 SVT's off the line. Does anybody know if the SVT's have limited production number included in their VIN's or stamped on the car somewhere??

As of right now i'm waiting for Feb 7th so i'll have all the proof and ordering codes to show my dealer along with my X-plan number!

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**andrew** · 01-29-2001, 10:41 AM

I haven't bought a Focus yet, because I have been waiting for the SVT. So come nov. I should be the owner of one.

**lightngsvt** · 01-29-2001, 01:12 PM

Thameth, yes the cars do have an idividual # along with the standard VIN. SVT ships the certificates out usually about 6 months after the production run ends. My 93 Lightning is #3951 out of 54xx (my mind went blank...).

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Chuck P
"team Great Lakes"
00 ZX3- M.Blue w/charcoal int, 5 speed, loaded.
Mods- Ractive induction kit, custom intake tube, Removed Resonator and chrome tip, Mobil 1 Engine and trans!
tint-20% rear / 51% front, Enkie blue center caps and chrome lugs, removed rear badges
99 Mustang GT Convert.
93 SVT Lightning#3951
91 Mustang GT- nothing stock

**Peloton25** · 01-29-2001, 05:37 PM

Don't count me in till I sign the check... but I'm definetly considering buying one. I'm slightly disappointed in the new Acura RS-X styling - bummer. So it doesn't leave much for me to consider, really. I really like the ZX3 and my only complaint is the lack of power - which the SVT mods should cure. I will have to drive one before I commit so it looks like I might know in Nov (ugh) unless I break down and buy something ??? sooner.

If Ford tacks some ridiculous name on the SVT (and you know they will) that will definetly be a strike against it in my book.

>8^)
ER

**CharlesWA** · 01-29-2001, 07:53 PM

Argh! Last week I was ready to order up a SVT. I'm still seriously thinking about it. The November part is starting to get to me, though. I know I'll have my current ZX3 this summer either way. I'm so tempted to have a sunroof put in (and to keep ordering up the mods). The sunroof alone would run $1200(for a good one with auto-close, opens into the roof, installed locally with multi-year warranty, etc.) If that happens then I'd start thinking about holding off on the SVT until the 2003's are available to be ordered... Maybe by then I could swing keeping my current ZX3 to keep the SVT company....

As of now, still count me in for a SVT. If I give in and get a sunroof, the chances go down quite a bit...

**FocusPimp** · 01-29-2001, 08:37 PM

Im next in line for ordering one up whenever possible. Black all the way. im dieing but hey its gonna be worth the wait!

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**brewfo** · 01-29-2001, 09:11 PM

i am really thinking about it, i can't seem to get it out of my mind. i think i will probably go crazy before nov.

**01ZX3** · 01-29-2001, 09:33 PM

Nah! Not enough power for me. I will wait until they upgrade it. I will make my ZX3 faster with less money. Don't get me wrong though I am proud of SVT for coming out with the Focus SVT so early but I am totally dissapointed. The SVT Tour will still kill it. 170 is the HP of a Stock V-6 Tour. Hell a Duratec Taurus would beat eta. My 2 cents.
Peace ( By saying Tour I mean Contour- the greatest car Ford made)

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Build Date:
Febuary 12, 2001
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**sem73** · 01-29-2001, 09:42 PM

really want to go SVT but dont thuink i can wait till NOV. My 'tour is getting picky...little things going wrong all the time

**DIRT** · 01-30-2001, 12:13 AM

Definetly,
Silver RS SVT Here pls.

**jbZX3** · 01-30-2001, 02:23 PM

170 hp in a 2550 lb. car isn't enough? HP comparisons without relative weight differences between different cars are useless. Contour weighs, what, 3100, 3200 lbs. Assume 3150. That's over 25% heavier.

They are talking 0-60 times in the 6 second range, if I'm remembering right, I'd say that's pretty freaking fast.

I just think obsessing over hp numbers in a car like this is missing the point of the car. The strength of lightweight cars is in handling, steering, braking, any kind of change in direction or momentum. This is what makes a car fun to drive. Plus, excellent handling translates directly into better ability to use the speed the engine delivers.

**jbZX3** · 01-30-2001, 02:24 PM

I should have also posted ... I plan on getting one of these, if I don't get an Impreza WRX instead.

**01ZX3** · 01-30-2001, 08:09 PM

True you have a point. I should have thought before I typed. But I still wished it had more power, atleast 200hp. Peace!

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Dave
01 CD Silver ZX3
"Fully Loaded"
Build Date:
Febuary 12, 2001
"I eat Rice Rockets for Breakfeast"!

**MarinsZX3** · 01-30-2001, 08:15 PM

I'm in!!!

I've decided that even though I'm moving to Hawaii in a couple of years I'll TAKE this one with me! Maybe sell there for a terrific premium after having fun for a few years. Remember, it's a small place; how many miles could I possible rack up?

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**focifocus** · 01-31-2001, 02:40 AM

Well if I recall. I remember when FS, had a deal with the Hella's. So many people said" Im in, I'll take a pair"! How many people actually bought, hhhhmmmm,1 person! So it will be interesting to see if anyone will actually buy rather than just fluf there posts?? I know 18,000$ and hellas 600$ big diff, but if you aint buying don't say you are man!!!

-jose-

01-28-2001, 02:45 PM	#1
focalxplosion Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,123	Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? I'm just looking to see how many people from this board are actually planning to buy an SVT in the first year it is released. I should be graduating a semester after it's release, so I plan on buying it then if not before I graduate. ------------------ Hi, my name is Rich. I own the back roads of Southern Maryland. Won't you come play with me? Work hard, play hard, drive WAY to fast

01-28-2001, 04:24 PM	#2
zman TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Middletown, DE. Posts: 731	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? You got one right here.

01-28-2001, 06:53 PM	#4
arskiker Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Concord, NC (from Ottawa, ON) Posts: 3,234	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Hopefully. ------------------ Original Club Focus Member Black 5-spd ZX3 Mech Eng Formula SAE Eibach Pro-Kit, B&M edge shifter, Momo aluminum sport shifter, ractive(soon to be CAI), Esslinger UD pulley

01-28-2001, 07:32 PM	#5
atmzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: (Matt) Tyler, TX Posts: 2,315	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? january 4, 2003 when my lease is up. i won't decide until then. i really want to keep my zx3 and build it up, and have the svt stock. i graduate in december 2002, so it'll depend on the job i get. ------------------ I love Hondas..... when they're on fire. '00 twilight blue, 17" Rage 5.0, yoko paradas, powerstop rotors, ebc's, apc clear lenses, k&n, custom exhaust, fs wires, shm oil cap, 28% metallic tint, soon to come: steeda wing

01-28-2001, 09:00 PM	#6
Pzevinside [FJ] Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: New Owner of HELL Posts: 12,684	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? If everything goes well, then I'm in. ------------------ 00 Autumn Orange ZX3 Automatic Strongtower eyelids http://hometown.aol.com/dragonsfocus

01-28-2001, 05:52 PM	#3
V Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: (V) Burbs of Chicago, IL USA Posts: 3,503	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? I plan to V ------------------ $17400 away from getting an SVT Join the Focus Registry http://www.etechnolust.com/focus

01-28-2001, 09:54 PM	#7
dru2002 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,089	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? im in and u know thameth is so just count him right away

01-28-2001, 11:17 PM	#8
lightngsvt TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ypsilanti Township, MI USA Posts: 888	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? I plan on it. Well either that or an 01 SVT lightning. But if I got the Lightnign Id have to give up the FOcus and life without (a) Foucs is boring! ------------------ Chuck P "team Great Lakes" 00 ZX3- M.Blue w/charcoal int, 5 speed, loaded. Mods- Ractive induction kit, custom intake tube, Removed Resonator and chrome tip, Mobil 1 Engine and trans! tint-20% rear / 51% front, Enkie blue center caps and chrome lugs, removed rear badges 99 Mustang GT Convert. 93 SVT Lightning#3951 91 Mustang GT- nothing stock

01-29-2001, 07:24 AM	#9
OutaFocus Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Acworth, Georgia, USA Posts: 2,291	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Already been to talk to my dealer!....car dealer that is!

01-29-2001, 08:34 AM	#10
HNDAETR Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lansing Illinois Posts: 2,115	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Soon to be zinc yellow SVT owner here. ------------------ Team Focaljet:Great Lakes-Illinois Leader 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 Esslinger Pulley,H&R springs,superchip,JBA header,Iceman intake

01-29-2001, 08:39 AM	#11
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,597	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? <<<< I'm on that mission to get one of the first 50 SVT's off the line. Does anybody know if the SVT's have limited production number included in their VIN's or stamped on the car somewhere?? As of right now i'm waiting for Feb 7th so i'll have all the proof and ordering codes to show my dealer along with my X-plan number! ------------------ www.focaljet.com

01-29-2001, 10:41 AM	#12
andrew Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: ithaca, ny Posts: 90	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? I haven't bought a Focus yet, because I have been waiting for the SVT. So come nov. I should be the owner of one.

01-29-2001, 01:12 PM	#13
lightngsvt TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ypsilanti Township, MI USA Posts: 888	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Thameth, yes the cars do have an idividual # along with the standard VIN. SVT ships the certificates out usually about 6 months after the production run ends. My 93 Lightning is #3951 out of 54xx (my mind went blank...). ------------------ Chuck P "team Great Lakes" 00 ZX3- M.Blue w/charcoal int, 5 speed, loaded. Mods- Ractive induction kit, custom intake tube, Removed Resonator and chrome tip, Mobil 1 Engine and trans! tint-20% rear / 51% front, Enkie blue center caps and chrome lugs, removed rear badges 99 Mustang GT Convert. 93 SVT Lightning#3951 91 Mustang GT- nothing stock

01-29-2001, 05:37 PM	#14
Peloton25 Mr Know-It-All Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Moorpark, CA USA Posts: 21,779	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Don't count me in till I sign the check... but I'm definetly considering buying one. I'm slightly disappointed in the new Acura RS-X styling - bummer. So it doesn't leave much for me to consider, really. I really like the ZX3 and my only complaint is the lack of power - which the SVT mods should cure. I will have to drive one before I commit so it looks like I might know in Nov (ugh) unless I break down and buy something ??? sooner. If Ford tacks some ridiculous name on the SVT (and you know they will) that will definetly be a strike against it in my book. >8^) ER

01-29-2001, 07:53 PM	#15
CharlesWA Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Woodinville, WA, USA Posts: 9,942	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Argh! Last week I was ready to order up a SVT. I'm still seriously thinking about it. The November part is starting to get to me, though. I know I'll have my current ZX3 this summer either way. I'm so tempted to have a sunroof put in (and to keep ordering up the mods). The sunroof alone would run $1200(for a good one with auto-close, opens into the roof, installed locally with multi-year warranty, etc.) If that happens then I'd start thinking about holding off on the SVT until the 2003's are available to be ordered... Maybe by then I could swing keeping my current ZX3 to keep the SVT company.... As of now, still count me in for a SVT. If I give in and get a sunroof, the chances go down quite a bit...

01-29-2001, 08:37 PM	#16
FocusPimp Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: C : enter # # # Posts: 2,578	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Im next in line for ordering one up whenever possible. Black all the way. im dieing but hey its gonna be worth the wait! ------------------ Why look back when u know u cant see em any more?

01-29-2001, 09:11 PM	#17
brewfo TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: new milford, ct, usa Posts: 476	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? i am really thinking about it, i can't seem to get it out of my mind. i think i will probably go crazy before nov.

01-29-2001, 09:33 PM	#18
01ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ostrander, Ohio, USA Posts: 356	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Nah! Not enough power for me. I will wait until they upgrade it. I will make my ZX3 faster with less money. Don't get me wrong though I am proud of SVT for coming out with the Focus SVT so early but I am totally dissapointed. The SVT Tour will still kill it. 170 is the HP of a Stock V-6 Tour. Hell a Duratec Taurus would beat eta. My 2 cents. Peace ( By saying Tour I mean Contour- the greatest car Ford made) ------------------ Dave 01 CD Silver ZX3 "Fully Loaded" Build Date: Febuary 12, 2001 "I eat Rice Rockets for Breakfeast"!

01-29-2001, 09:42 PM	#19
sem73 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: wappingers falls, NY. USA Posts: 88	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? really want to go SVT but dont thuink i can wait till NOV. My 'tour is getting picky...little things going wrong all the time

01-30-2001, 12:13 AM	#20
DIRT TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Diego Posts: 165	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Definetly, Silver RS SVT Here pls.

01-30-2001, 02:23 PM	#21
jbZX3 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheaton, IL, USA Posts: 11	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? 170 hp in a 2550 lb. car isn't enough? HP comparisons without relative weight differences between different cars are useless. Contour weighs, what, 3100, 3200 lbs. Assume 3150. That's over 25% heavier. They are talking 0-60 times in the 6 second range, if I'm remembering right, I'd say that's pretty freaking fast. I just think obsessing over hp numbers in a car like this is missing the point of the car. The strength of lightweight cars is in handling, steering, braking, any kind of change in direction or momentum. This is what makes a car fun to drive. Plus, excellent handling translates directly into better ability to use the speed the engine delivers.

01-30-2001, 02:24 PM	#22
jbZX3 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheaton, IL, USA Posts: 11	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? I should have also posted ... I plan on getting one of these, if I don't get an Impreza WRX instead.

01-30-2001, 08:09 PM	#23
01ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ostrander, Ohio, USA Posts: 356	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? True you have a point. I should have thought before I typed. But I still wished it had more power, atleast 200hp. Peace! ------------------ Dave 01 CD Silver ZX3 "Fully Loaded" Build Date: Febuary 12, 2001 "I eat Rice Rockets for Breakfeast"!

01-30-2001, 08:15 PM	#24
MarinsZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Keith - Hercules, CA - USA Posts: 199	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? I'm in!!! I've decided that even though I'm moving to Hawaii in a couple of years I'll TAKE this one with me! Maybe sell there for a terrific premium after having fun for a few years. Remember, it's a small place; how many miles could I possible rack up? ------------------ Have you played with your Focus today? TEAM NorCAL Novato Blk 5spd All Stock Purchased 1/24/00 "It's not about picking your nose, but where to flick the booger!"

01-31-2001, 02:40 AM	#25
focifocus TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: CenCal.... Posts: 548	Re: Can we get a count on the number of future SVT owners? Well if I recall. I remember when FS, had a deal with the Hella's. So many people said" Im in, I'll take a pair"! How many people actually bought, hhhhmmmm,1 person! So it will be interesting to see if anyone will actually buy rather than just fluf there posts?? I know 18,000$ and hellas 600$ big diff, but if you aint buying don't say you are man!!! -jose-

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