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Hello all, I havent posted here in a very long time. Im currently considering a Focus ZX3 or CSVT to use as a daily driver. Since the prices are very similar, the CSVT seems to be alot more car. So can you tell the sproximate values of the 3 years of CSVT's? Also what are common problems, things to look out for and things to make sure have been "fixed"? TIA.
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Originally posted by lightngsvt:
So can you tell the sproximate values of the 3 years of CSVT's?
Visit kbb.com or edmunds.com for that information.
Originally posted by lightngsvt:
Also what are common problems, things to look out for and things to make sure have been "fixed"? TIA.
This question has been asked and answered here countless times. Search the Archives (using terms such as "common contour problems"), or hang out in Troubleshooting for a while. Get a CarFAX report on the specific vehicle you're looking at. Don't buy a vehicle for which the seller can't provide maintenance records.
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There are always at least ten SVT's for sale in the CEG classifieds!
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Originally posted by 2000GreenTour:
There are always at least ten SVT's for sale in the CEG classifieds!
Yes! 
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Now I hate America? That is a new one to me.
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Garrick, Thanks for the heads up. I didnt find much under the search, but there was more info in the FAQ. I was also looking for the little things, like "brake pads wewar out really fast" this trim piece falls off", etc.
TropicalSVT, I sent you a PM.
Antonio, Why do say not to buy one? Its either a CSVT, Focus ZX3, or Mazda Protege5 wagon at this point. The Focus and mazda are more practical for "stuff", but the CSVT seems to be "more car".
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Originally posted by Antonio:
Don't buy one.
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well there is the dash warpage thing, but that is on recall, so you can get that fixed for free. not sure which years it was though...i think 98.5 and up? not sure. not all cars in that timeframe have it either...
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Originally posted by lightngsvt:
Garrick, Thanks for the heads up. I didnt find much under the search, but there was more info in the FAQ. I was also looking for the little things, like "brake pads wewar out really fast" this trim piece falls off", etc.
TropicalSVT, I sent you a PM.
Antonio, Why do say not to buy one? Its either a CSVT, Focus ZX3, or Mazda Protege5 wagon at this point. The Focus and mazda are more practical for "stuff", but the CSVT seems to be "more car".
I love my CSVT but there's lots of reasons to pick a Focus ZX3 or a P5 over it. Premium gas is at least $0.10/gallon more money. The CSVT requires it and gets worse mileage than the other two cars you mention. Figure that over a year's worth and it adds up to a couple grand easy. If you're looking to add anything to your car the aftermarket support for the Focus and P5 is at least 10x bigger, probably 10x bigger. Chances are that insurance would be cheaper on the other options too.
OTOH a CSVT is pretty special. I think it looks nicer than the other choices, the leather interior is a plus for me, and you don't see them coming and going like especially the Focus. It's likely to be faster in a straight line than the other cars and more comfortable doing it. The CSVT is the most mature choice of the 3 if that means anything - more sports sedan and less pocket rocket.
As for common CSVT issues, there's the well-known oil starvation problem, intakes get crudded-up, fuel pumps can fail due to clogged strainers, and interiors get creaky and rattly but overall I've found mine to be pretty dependable.
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Originally posted by Pigeon:
Premium gas is at least $0.10/gallon more money. The CSVT requires it and gets worse mileage than the other two cars you mention. Figure that over a year's worth and it adds up to a couple grand easy.
How do you figure?
Lets say you go 25,000 miles a year. That's way more than average. And lets be conservative and say that you get 20 mpg.
25000 miles/20mpg = 1250gallons * $0.10/gallon = $125/year. That's hardly thousands...
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