I knew what was included with my '99 SVT when I bought it. (no LSD, 16" Wheels, decontented clock, etc...) I still bought it by choice. I don't complain about it today.
SVT didn't abandon the CDW, Ford Motor Company did. Too much demographic overlap with the Taurus.
Aside from the tranny, waterpump and oil pan, i didn't see or missed the rear suspension creak/clunk problem. This is annoying as hell, and just plain embarrasing with passengers in the car.
Dealership experiences have been horrible. Check my VIN to see a service history, including repeat/multiple visits for the same problems. 1FAFP68G8XK221814
My next car, barring a competitive offering from any Ford owned company will be selected from the following: VW Passat, Audi A4, BMW 3 or 5 series, Subaru WRX.
An SVT Lincoln LS would also do the trick! Just don't drop the ball with some poorly executed "almost manual" manumatic trans - give me a clutch and gears to row through. Make the car friendly toward aftermarket mods. Or better yet, offer Ford performance parts for it.
