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Originally posted by feeling better Ray:

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re: more expensive for maintenance, etc, because its an SVT..

not true.

Same Duratec engine.. same shop rates.. etc. only things like struts (if you were to choose to go with a stock replacement anyway, vice a quality set of aftermarkets that would be recommended), and clutch.

As for basic MAINTENANCE.. its all the same.. the same 6.5 quarts of oil.. same fluids.. etc, etc.

Insurance is higher, though anyone going through the steps of purchasing a car should know this, already.

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What I meant is SVT specific parts are more expensive,such as the struts,brakes,exhaust,body panels & bumpers,cyl heads etc,just because they're SVT items,and when dealers or retailers see those special letters,it automatically means more money.

I just spent $255 on a new starter for my Duratec today. That sucked. $50 core though,so it's really only $205. Now just to install the damn thing.....