 The SVT was not a car I had considered 
but a pushy salesperson was all I 
needed to get me in the driver's 
seat.  Needless to say I was 
impressed!  I would probably say that 
performance was the most important 
thing (after price) when I was looking 
for a car.  And while the SVT has 
decent acceleration, it really shines 
in the handling department.
 It's very solid, has a well-rounded 
bunch of performance upgrades (brakes, 
gearbox, suspension, engine, etc.), 
lots of little visual sporty touches, 
and surprisingly versatile.  The back 
seats fold flat, which is nice for 
when I need to take my bike places.