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Hello everyone! Just wanted to say how much my fiance and I love our new ZX3. We've had it now for a little over 3 weeks and we love it and all the looks it gets. It's just a great little car and thank goodness the gas mileage is good, because we couldn't afford it at $1.62 a gallon. Anyway, we too were wondering why the armrest wasn't an option on our car? I personally love the fact that I can slide easily into and out of our car. You don't have to use a lot of energy to get into or out of it. I love that, being that I am 6'3". It appears that a lot of people in California are choosing the 4 door over the ZX3, I haven't seen anyone else on the road yet. First roadtrip on the 17th, off to Lake Tahoe for the weekend! Anyone know what kind of snow chain/cables to use?? Thanks and enjoy, see you on the road! Nfocus |
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nfocus, The Goodyear Eagle RS-A should do just fine. They have a Mud/Snow designation and really amazed me in some of the snow storms we've had here in upstate New York. Just remember that they are not a ICE tire. I've found the ZX3 handling to be so good that it would be easy to overdrive it under those conditions. I did see cables on one of the after market sites, but can't remember which one it was. Don't know about the regulations you run into on passes and mountains out there, but have heard that you are required to have them under certain conditions. If you have to have them, check with a dealer in that area that is familiar with regulations and he should be able to set you up with the right ones. If you need them make sure their tight and you have proper clearance so they don't damage anything. Next winter I WILL have good ice/snow tires on my ZX3. Their just that much better and safer. Pat |
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| as the one members above was saying focus owners seem to be getting all the stares and looks right now- just like when the new beetle came out. i have had numerous people ask me about it and want to know what it is. the car wash people loved it. 2 guys were looking over my car for at least 5 min. while i was at lunch. i was even getting stares from another focus owner- prob. due to the fact that i have a sunroof on mine and personalized plates. I have had my focus now for 3 weeks this tue. and i love it to death and have enjoyed the over 1000 miles i have put on it already. i have not had any problems at all.i just hope everyone else loves their focus as much as i do. | |
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I have gotten tons of responses since I bought this car. At the grocery, at the car wash, in the parking lot(at a very upscale mall here in Dallas)I feel Like I driving a New Beetle. I even had a guy driving a porsche boxster complimenting my car. Who knew this little car would get so much attention. Also, I am surprised that must people don't know what it is given the commercials and the same front end as the sedan. Furthermore, has anyone had any suspension problems at all. Springs or Shocks? |
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| I live in southwestern ontario and test drove a zx3 for the first time yesterday. Loved it! Dealer had lots of stock to chose from. Just wondering if there are any Canadians out there who are willing to tell me the price they paid etc. Looking at zx3 automatic with a/c and possibly abs. All tips greatly appreciated! | |
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Chandra7....here's the price breakdown, in Canadian dollars, on my ZX3: Focus ZX3 - $15,715 automatic - 924 comfort group - 504 power group - 504 keyless entry w/pwr doorlocks - 225 ABS - 655 air conditioning - 924 excise tax - 100 delivery - 700 dealer commission - 200 ================================ total cost b4 taxes: $20,451 The price is basically $200 over dealer invoice. I ordered the car on February 7, and I expect to get my greedy little hands on my twilight-blue hatchling near the end of May.... And for you armrest fanatics out there: the dealer assures me that he can install the center console/armrest in my ZX3 when it arrives, though I never inquired about the cost. |
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I went to ford on Saturday to see how my car is doing. Well it is looking a lot better. The new hood and fenders are installed but it still has no head lights, windshield, or front bumper and the air bags are still out. I was told that they are still waiting on the dash. My car was outside so it is now coated in dirt. I was going to write "please finish fixing me" or "I miss my owner" in the dirt on the hood. As of March 8th it will be exactly 2 months since the accident and I still don't have my car back yet. I vented to my sales rep when he asked my how I was doing. Of course he said that he wished there was something he could do. Oh and about the watch, he said it was a promotion from back in September and that he could not find one for me. What else is new. Hey Doug, Who did you complain to, to get them to give you the extended warranty? I think I deserve something for my grief and was wondering what you did exactly. I would like to get maybe a lowjack or alarm system for free from them. I already bought the extended warranty. So if I could get something I'd feel a little better about this whole situation. Feel free to e-mail me. thanks. |
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I heard that better tires could make a significant improvement in overall handling and focus would get a better grip to the road. Also even quieter ride!!! Some folks are recommending Pirelli p6000 or Yokohama AVS Intermediate series. If we get a P195/60R as a factory tires what size of tires could we use as a replacement without buying new rims? Focus owners if you did it tell us more ,what improvements did you get ,what type and brand of tires have you bought (how much)? Thanks. |
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This has probably been addressed somewhere but I will ask anyway.... From reading all the reviews on the ZX3 I am thoroughly interested in buying one. I've had automatics all my life and now want some more fun and want a Manual ZX3. Since this is my first manual, I just want to know what owners think of the manual shifter...ie is it crisp and what's the throw length like? Thanks! |
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| IMHO the shift action in the ZX3 is quite good for a front wheel drive car. The throws are a bit long, especially the 2-3 shift, but not absurd. The effort is very light, too light for my taste, but I'm adjusting to the "fingertip" shift action. I've grown to like the "titanium-look" shift knob, and have decided not to change it. Overall, I'd give Ford an "8" out of a possible "10". | |
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