2003 Ford Focus SVT
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79 days listed
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
$1,000 price drop
The dealer has lowered the price 1 time.
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The 2003 Focus is Ford's compact hatchback, offered in a single SVT trim that focuses on driving fun. It's genuinely fun to drive, with sharp steering and a willing engine that makes it feel eager through corners. The back seat and trunk are roomy for the class, though the interior plastics wear over time and the seat fabric can show its age. Owners routinely report 170,000 miles or more with few major issues, though the dashboard lights and trunk latch are known weak points. A high-revving 2.0L I4 and a close-ratio manual transmission set the SVT apart from the standard Focus hatchback. That 2.0L I4 makes 170 horsepower and pulls eagerly to redline, matched to a manual transmission that rewards quick shifts. The SVT gets a stiffer suspension and quicker steering than the standard Focus, which makes it feel planted through corners.
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Miles Overview
The 2003 Focus is Ford's compact hatchback, offered in a single SVT trim that focuses on driving fun. It's genuinely fun to drive, with sharp steering and a willing engine that makes it feel eager through corners. The back seat and trunk are roomy for the class, though the interior plastics wear over time and the seat fabric can show its age. Owners routinely report 170,000 miles or more with few major issues, though the dashboard lights and trunk latch are known weak points. A high-revving 2.0L I4 and a close-ratio manual transmission set the SVT apart from the standard Focus hatchback. That 2.0L I4 makes 170 horsepower and pulls eagerly to redline, matched to a manual transmission that rewards quick shifts. The SVT gets a stiffer suspension and quicker steering than the standard Focus, which makes it feel planted through corners.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$84
6% APR for 72 months
*Estimated taxes and fees. All amounts reflect the dealership’s listing. DriversHub assumes no liability for omissions, inaccuracies, or non‑disclosed fees in dealer‑supplied pricing.
Negotiation Potential
79 days listed
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
$1,000 price drop
The dealer has lowered the price 1 time.
1 active alternative
Similar vehicles nationwide
Limited availability reduces your negotiating room.
Ask Miles about this car, what it should cost, and how to handle the dealer.
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