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Yes...that looks like a fabulous piece, however, I am going to wait for the subsequent model equipped with a cooling compressor so I can store my drinks at the temperature at which they were meant to be enjoyed. BTW: I am happy I do not have an armrest. I thought the one in the ZTS Sedan looked flimsy and definitely gets in the way of shifting gears. Our zetec ZX-3s are all about simplicity. I'll wait and get a 'loaded' model when the high performance version comes out in 2001. Thanks again for all the kind words. I have said all I can regarding the slow repair of my Focus. I'll let everyone know when my car comes back and my review of their repair. (Better be good!). Have a good week end. That console really made me laugh. norwaydoug |
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I have had my Focus for 2 months and it now has 4000 miles on it. Has anyone had any suspension problems? The rear driver side suspension feels weaker and less controlled. I noticed this about 3 weeks ago. There is more body motion. It does not feel as planted and taut cornering right has It does when I corner left. I have heard of springs compressing which can make the car a little lower on one side. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I scheduled an appointment with the dealership to check the springs and shocks. I did not buy the car from the dealer I am taking it to. I hope this want complicate things WHEN they fix this. I have a feeling they're not going to find any problem. You know how it goes... Moses5 |
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| This is to those who want the bumper from the European models. I don't think it is possible since the Euro spec bumpers are about 3 inches shorter than American bumbers. Take a look at a Euro Focus and you will immediately notice the difference. US regulations require a certain size bumper. | |
| Just because the US government requires the specs at point of sale doesn't mean you can't install it and have a careless inspection station pass it year on year. Millions of Europeans drive with that bumper, and it's not necessarily unsafe. | |
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| i've been busy with work. norway i think the extended warranty is a nice offering but the long wait is just inexcuseable. i know all too well. so far our zx3 is running great! tomorrow i am going to schedule with a customizing shop to have a razzi ground effects kit installed. finally step #1 in the project! i will keep everyone posted. | |
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Will Ford stop the assembly line to get a part? Only on orders from the brass. It's usually the reverse (plants grabbing parts out of dealers or calling dealers up to buy back parts). That is what Ford says to the parts managers, but I talked to one of the brass and it's just a line. He even says that they even called up trucks on route to the depots and had choppers meet the trucks to pull parts. There are instances where the dealer can get some parts from the line (we have a Ranger truck bed and have gotten complete engines), but I think it's because they are waiting for other parts or car orders and rather having them sit around, they sell them). Ford doesn't make parts. It's all contracted out. Getting parts from the vender is a slow process (a week minimum) and the dealers nor Ford has much control over them (there really isn't a lot of companies that make auto parts). I ordered my ZX3 in mid December and it looks like I might get it at the end of this month. |
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Yesterday I saw the first Focus commercial with a ZX3. Some young kids pull into a tight parking place and they can't open the doors, so they all climb out the hatch. They also announced a spring sale. Buy a new Focus and get 6 months of gas free. With the price of gas at almost $1.50, that should get some attention. I don't know if that sale is just in the St Louis area or if that is a national sale. |
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Well, I'll be among the missing Foci owners soon as I went out to drive this morning and noticed a rather large J shaped stress crack on my front windshield just right of the mirror anchor and extending under the rubber edge. My heart sank thinking a kid had bounced a rock off it or something but the dealer said it indeed looked like a stress crack and when can I drop it off. Fully covered. :>) I drop it off Monday. Funny thing, on the way home I stopped at a burger drive through and the young girl said, "what a nice car!" and when I went through the car wash the guy taking the money also complimented the car and said they were talking about it last week when I went through. Wow! |
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| hey buddy! THANK YOU!!! my zx3 might still be sitting there if it wasn't for you. can i interest you in some Chesapeake Bay steamed crabs when they're in season? | |
| When I was at a strip mall today, an older lady saw me stepping out of my ZX3 and stopped dead in her tracks. She asked "what kind of car is that?" I told her and she said, "there sure are a lot of nice small cars coming out. I saw a commercial for a Honda [I assume the Insight]. That looks like it really gets around. I gloated, said thanks, and walked into the drug store! | |
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