Get the VIN # and have someone run an OASIS report for you. I am sure the previous owner just wanted the SVT badge off of the intake manifold as a souvenir of owning a might fine automobile.
I am sure the price of the SVT is somewhat negotiable, and I think you could get them to throw in a $30-45 badge if it makes the sale!
When it was my decision back in May of 2000, My Dad asked me why I couldn't just buy a regular SE with a 5spd and buy the SVT specific parts. I told him it was either the SVT or nothing (For clarification, he wasn't buying it, I am). To me thats liek wanting a WRX and settling for a RS, not an option in my book.
Just my $.02.........
