One Sad-Happy Day - Focaljet

**SVTRallyFocus** · 05-07-2008, 06:02 PM

The time came that I had to trade in my baby girl, an 04 SVT CD Silver. I grew to love that car over the past 3 years (much in-part because of the FocalJet community), but the Vermont roads were starting to take their toll on her.

But, I cannot complain too much because I got a car that I have wanted for the past 8 years, an 08 Subaru WRX. It is a fun car that I can get into a lot of trouble with.

Right now I kind of feel like I just broke up with my long time girlfriend and I am now dating a new girl, but I know that my ex-girlfriend is sleeping with some other guy and I am not completely over her.

**FocuZ_Freek_XxX** · 05-07-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTRallyFocus

Right now I kind of feel like I just broke up with my long time girlfriend and I am now dating a new girl, but I know that my ex-girlfriend is sleeping with some other guy and I am not completely over her.

That is happening to me right now too minus me dating a new girl... but it is real and not a car

Congrats on the new car looks nice.

**slverfocus13** · 05-07-2008, 06:22 PM

congrats on the new car

**ridindirtyzx3** · 05-07-2008, 06:55 PM

im sure it sucks not having the svt, but i bet the wrx is lots of fun too. and the wrx will be tons more fun next winter when it gets to play in the snow... awd ftw

**CheckMyVitals** · 05-07-2008, 11:25 PM

surprised a Focus owner went with the WRX sedan instead of hatch.

looks nice though

**crzyprazer316** · 05-07-2008, 11:36 PM

i really like the new look of the suby. the hacth or the sedan turbo i would take without a look back lol. just think u'll be able to cyclones now

**MattZTS** · 05-07-2008, 11:42 PM

my gf graduates in 2 weeks. shes seriously thinking of getting a wrx hatch. of course im trying to push her to go thru with that decision. we need a more practical car anyway.

do tey come in auto. she can drive stick well, but doesnt want to? i tried building online theres an option but its not clickable.

**BenP** · 05-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Man, I'd love a WRX, but I just can't justify paying for premium gas...

I'm actually thinking of going ZX5 for the next car

I really just need a four-door for carseat purposes. Dealing with moving that thing in and outta my ZX3 is gonna be hell.

**ridindirtyzx3** · 05-08-2008, 05:34 PM

i actually really like the subie sedans, i wish they wouldve continued making the sti a sedan rather than just a hatch.

**hksvt_03** · 05-08-2008, 05:42 PM

Bummer you had to get rid of the SVT. Hopefully she went to a good home. The new WRX looks great though! Hopefully it will be alot of fun.

Alex

**bustonit** · 05-08-2008, 10:03 PM

I know your pain. About a year and a half ago I had to get a company car, and it is very nice. So my wife took over driving my Focus. As much as I liked the new car, I dreaded my wife driving my Focus. I missed my Focus. Luckily I still have it though. I do not plan on ever getting rid of it.

**SVTRallyFocus** · 05-09-2008, 12:24 PM

[quote=MattZTSdo tey come in auto. she can drive stick well, but doesnt want to? i tried building online theres an option but its not clickable.[/QUOTE]

yeah, they come in auto, but I am not too sure how many are out there, I don't think there is a very high demand for them. Plus, for the WRX, I believe that autos actually decrease the value of the car over time because people want manual WRX's over autos FWIW.

So far the things I miss about the SVT:
1. The 6 speed getrag. I love that transmission, it is awesome.
2. The HIDs
3. The handling of the Focus
4. Fitting into tight parking spots.

I am having a lot of fun with the turbo and the AWD though.

**MattZTS** · 05-10-2008, 01:28 AM

^thanks dude. my gf isnt real concerned about resale. so thats no big deal. shes gonna be working in the city. so if she decides to drive in some days an auto is pretty much a must.

**01focuszx3** · 05-10-2008, 09:53 AM

good looking new car!

**Zona Kona** · 05-14-2008, 01:25 PM

My wheels

JK. Good luck with the new rig Bryce

. Keep in touch,

05-07-2008, 06:02 PM	#1
SVTRallyFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 330	One Sad-Happy Day The time came that I had to trade in my baby girl, an 04 SVT CD Silver. I grew to love that car over the past 3 years (much in-part because of the FocalJet community), but the Vermont roads were starting to take their toll on her. But, I cannot complain too much because I got a car that I have wanted for the past 8 years, an 08 Subaru WRX. It is a fun car that I can get into a lot of trouble with. Right now I kind of feel like I just broke up with my long time girlfriend and I am now dating a new girl, but I know that my ex-girlfriend is sleeping with some other guy and I am not completely over her. __________________ It's only fun if you are going down a dirt road at 120 mph, like Colin did. Last edited by SVTRallyFocus : 05-07-2008 at 06:09 PM.

05-07-2008, 06:22 PM	#3
slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,865	Re: One Sad-Happy Day congrats on the new car __________________ [eat][sleep][_/\_] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 1989 Nissan 240sx (soon to be drift slut) Emissions...whats that?

05-07-2008, 06:55 PM	#4
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 894	Re: One Sad-Happy Day im sure it sucks not having the svt, but i bet the wrx is lots of fun too. and the wrx will be tons more fun next winter when it gets to play in the snow... awd ftw __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

05-07-2008, 11:25 PM	#5
CheckMyVitals Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 2,179	Re: One Sad-Happy Day surprised a Focus owner went with the WRX sedan instead of hatch. looks nice though

05-07-2008, 11:36 PM	#6
crzyprazer316 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: elmira ny Posts: 911	Re: One Sad-Happy Day i really like the new look of the suby. the hacth or the sedan turbo i would take without a look back lol. just think u'll be able to cyclones now __________________ Jesus is the truth, he'll set you free for all eternity.

05-07-2008, 11:42 PM	#7
MattZTS [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 5,279	Re: One Sad-Happy Day my gf graduates in 2 weeks. shes seriously thinking of getting a wrx hatch. of course im trying to push her to go thru with that decision. we need a more practical car anyway. do tey come in auto. she can drive stick well, but doesnt want to? i tried building online theres an option but its not clickable. __________________ 2005 satin silver mustang v6

05-08-2008, 04:43 PM	#8
BenP I'd Love a Shiny New One Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buxton, ME Posts: 1,007	Re: One Sad-Happy Day Man, I'd love a WRX, but I just can't justify paying for premium gas... I'm actually thinking of going ZX5 for the next car I really just need a four-door for carseat purposes. Dealing with moving that thing in and outta my ZX3 is gonna be hell. __________________ Ben P :: '03 Black PZEV 2.3L ZX3 :: Going back to stock! Farewell Leila; soon to come: WRX Wagon!

05-08-2008, 05:34 PM	#9
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 894	Re: One Sad-Happy Day i actually really like the subie sedans, i wish they wouldve continued making the sti a sedan rather than just a hatch. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

05-08-2008, 05:42 PM	#10
hksvt_03 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 432	Re: One Sad-Happy Day Bummer you had to get rid of the SVT. Hopefully she went to a good home. The new WRX looks great though! Hopefully it will be alot of fun. Alex __________________ "Never, under any circumstance, is it a good idea to stir fry naked." JCM Racing #136

05-08-2008, 10:03 PM	#11
bustonit Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The valley Posts: 2,821	Re: One Sad-Happy Day I know your pain. About a year and a half ago I had to get a company car, and it is very nice. So my wife took over driving my Focus. As much as I liked the new car, I dreaded my wife driving my Focus. I missed my Focus. Luckily I still have it though. I do not plan on ever getting rid of it. __________________ Go to the Goup Buy forum to get a set of 17x7" Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 or Pro Race 2 wheels for $575 + $25 S+H !!! Strut tower cap plugs also available for all 00-04 Focus models for $5.75 a set shipped in the Group Buy forum :) .

05-09-2008, 12:24 PM	#12
SVTRallyFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 330	Re: One Sad-Happy Day [quote=MattZTSdo tey come in auto. she can drive stick well, but doesnt want to? i tried building online theres an option but its not clickable.[/QUOTE] yeah, they come in auto, but I am not too sure how many are out there, I don't think there is a very high demand for them. Plus, for the WRX, I believe that autos actually decrease the value of the car over time because people want manual WRX's over autos FWIW. So far the things I miss about the SVT: 1. The 6 speed getrag. I love that transmission, it is awesome. 2. The HIDs 3. The handling of the Focus 4. Fitting into tight parking spots. I am having a lot of fun with the turbo and the AWD though. __________________ It's only fun if you are going down a dirt road at 120 mph, like Colin did.

05-10-2008, 01:28 AM	#13
MattZTS [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 5,279	Re: One Sad-Happy Day ^thanks dude. my gf isnt real concerned about resale. so thats no big deal. shes gonna be working in the city. so if she decides to drive in some days an auto is pretty much a must. __________________ 2005 satin silver mustang v6

05-10-2008, 09:53 AM	#14
01focuszx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh/Knightdale NC, Posts: 816	Re: One Sad-Happy Day good looking new car! __________________ Marshall low priced euro foci parts!!

05-14-2008, 01:25 PM	#15
Zona Kona Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 12,039	Re: One Sad-Happy Day My wheels JK. Good luck with the new rig Bryce . Keep in touch, __________________ For Sale: Pedals, Wiper Switch, Hazard Switch, Windshield Wiper Pump & Tank, Oil Pump, Speakers, Cruise Control Module, Rear Sway Bar, AC/Vent/Defroster Buttons, Front Struts & Rear Shocks, Turn Signal Switch, Power Mirror Switch, Rear Arm Bushings, Spark Plug Wires

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