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2003 Ford Focus Svt Hatchback 3-door 2.0l on 2040-cars

US $7,500.00
Year:2003 Mileage:36113 Color: Yellow /
 Black
Location:

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0L 1989CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 3FAHP39503R181738 Year: 2003
Make: Ford
Model: Focus
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: SVT Hatchback 3-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 36,113
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Sub Model: svt
Exterior Color: Yellow
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

THIS IS A FANTASTIC, FUN TO DRIVE CAR FOR NOT A LOT OF MONEY.    IT HAS LEATHER RECARO SEATS, A HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE AND A SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION.

My SVT has under 37,000 miles (36,113 as of 6/16 @ 10:03EDT but I am still driving it regularly).   I bought it from an older gentleman (in his 60's....I am 58) who said that he'd owned it almost since it was new.    I've only put around 5,000 miles on the car....I mostly commute to work on a scooter.   I have been gentle with the car and I believe the previous owner was, also.


The SVT's interior is very good.   I'm sure it isn't perfect but nothing comes to mind.   It has leather Recaro seats up front with seat heaters.  It has a glass sunroof.    I'm not sure if the lighter/power outlets work---I've never used either of them.   It has a  CD changer (that I've never used) and, since the radio sounds great, I'm figuring it has an upgraded sound system.    

The exterior looks good.  The paint is very good.  There are a few little parking lot dimples and there is some residue of what likely was overspray (inside of gas access door, on bottom bolt in right rear fender well, below gas access door....nothing on rubber trim and nothing I've seen elsewhere).    This is noticeable only upon very close inspection.   I got a "clean" CarFax when I bought it and I've had no accidents.  The glass is all fine.  It has fog lights.  The bumpers and side skirts are in very good shape.   The headlight lenses are cloudy.

Mechanically, the car is in very good shape. The engine accelerates smoothly.   The (6 speed) transmission shifts well.   It drives straight and stops straight.  The clutch engages early in it's travel and seems fine.  The tires are good.   The check engine light has come on a few times with a code indicating the car isn't heating up fast enough (P0125).  This is, apparently (based on my Internet research), a common issue with the SVT.  I have put a piece of tape on the lower grill to block air flow and that, along with the Florida summer heat, appears to have taken care of the problem...for now.   When the summer is over, I believe it will need a new thermostat.   In the meantime, the engine heats up properly and attains (according to the Temperature Gauge and the Oil Temperature Gauge) normal operating temperatures....it just, I guess, sometimes takes longer than the computer thinks it should.

The tires appear to be good.  The rims are good (I have no doubt that they are not perfect).   

I have had no mechanical issues except for: 1) The code (see above)  2) The "door open" indicator light staying lit.   Following instructions I found on the internet, I sprayed some cleaner around the door locks and that fixed it.  3) The front windshield wipers don't park (at the bottom of the windshield) on their own most of the time.

The a/c blows cold.  The previous owner reports having had the condenser(?) replaced.   I do have at least some of his records.   Besides an oil change and cleaning the door-close sensors, I haven't had to do anything.

There is some wrinkled paint on the exhaust(?) manifold.

Please feel free to email me questions.    

Because it is used, the car will be sold "as is".   I will be available for a shipper to pick up after payment in full has cleared.  Buyer is responsible for shipping.    The car will be available for pickup during the day in downtown West Palm Beach---a few miles from the local airport, PBI.   I am not available to pick up the buyer at the airport.   
  
I have clean title in my possession.   The car will have to be registered in the name of the new owner if it going to be driven off but I would deliver it, after payment in full has cleared, within 50 miles of downtown West Palm Beach.
 
Since it is used, the car will be sold "AS IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS".       


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