Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Wow, when this thread surfaced the first time people got real worked up about what amounts to nothing more than a five-door version of our Civic Si.
Sadly, in the category of tall pointy hot hatch I think the SVT Focus does a better job.
Not really. It handles well, but the powertrain, gearbox, ride quality, and interior fit and finish blow. Give a Civic Si....I'd spend a couple extra grand to lose the skateboard tires and lower the suspension....I'd be running exacly what the SVT does.