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Thinking of trading EVO in for SVT Focus -- thoughts?

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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^^^ Hell you can prolly buy an 01 cobra for less than that focus. I would take a used cobra over a new focus any day. Especially if its cheaper.

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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hmm an 01 cobra for less than 15k?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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What about a RA...keep it in the family
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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^i was just going to say that...i've owned both and definetly prefer the RA
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by OldschoolEVO
What about a RA...keep it in the family

Fine then -- it's obvious no one here is going to answer the question I asked. I am getting frustrated with just about everyone not discussing the specific car I asked about. But then again, maybe that DOES answer my question...

With that in mind, I just found out that the SVT Focus requires premium gas, so that takes it off of my list of alternatives.

I have looked at the RA before -- does it require premium?


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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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no it doesn't
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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nope RA runs on good ol regular unleaded
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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how about an RS?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dsmythe2
how about an RS?
And the point of me going from a GSR to an RS would be?!?


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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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what about a slighty used rsx-s?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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my bad man if i wasnt answering your questions right. If you dont want to pay for premium fuel I say go with the RA. Im pretty sure your mitsu will cut you a good deal
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cabo

Has anyone driven / been a passenger in an SVT? What are the good and bad things I need to know about this car?

well its a lot slower than the evo
svt = 16second 1/4 mile

but i like the interior !
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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this may help
http://www.svt-focus.com/
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by blkralliartguy
what about a slighty used rsx-s?
Will it run on 87 octane?
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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^ to answer ya question, you won't get much help about an SVT on here.

Ralliart runs 87, the rsx-s runs 89. IMO get a ralliart, its still a sedan, MIVEC is great, good peppy 2.4L motor, comparable to an SVT and you could trade your evo in for a RA and get a hell of a deal.
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