 "Fun for under $20K" ~ It's a great 
package for the $ price.  Handling and 
stopping is tops on my list.  It's not 
a drag car, but the six speed Getrag 
transmission is gear-ed for back 
country roads with lots of curves.  
It's a super everyday driver with good 
performance for a 2 liter engine with 
170 hp.  "SVT" did a great conversion 
on the Focus to make it a fun car to 
drive and own.  If your looking for a 
sports compact car I would drive them 
all and include the "SVT Focus" on my 
list.  I did and I am happy with my 
purchase.  Got to go ~ ===========> Oh, 
`be safe and race @ the track "ok" : )