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#2830 of 2869 Re: Used Focus [zx3love] by akangl Dec 26, 2006 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: zx3love (Dec 26, 2006 9:33 am) I'm thinking about buying this 2000 Focus-with the miles on it this high do you think I'm asking for trouble?   Well, let's see, its a 6 year old Focus with 154k miles on it and they want over $3k for it. Probably way too much money considering the miles.   I had an 04 Focus ZX3 that I bought new for $11k (US) and drove for 2 years/54k miles trouble free. I loved the car, only sold it because I didn't need it anymore.   I think you can find a MUCH better Focus with less miles on it for that kind of $$$. Even though the Focus can be a great car, MY2000 wasn't a stellar year and the miles on that car are up there. I'd pass if I were you. The Focus got good around MY2004-2005 and up. Replies to this message: ukbb (Dec 30, 2006 3:36 pm) ukbb (Dec 30, 2006 3:41 pm)
#2831 of 2869 Re: Used Focus [akangl] by ukbb Dec 30, 2006 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: akangl (Dec 26, 2006 5:03 pm) According to the picture that's an SVT, not a ZX3. May be a mistake on the sellers part using stock photos instead of actual. Replies to this message: ukbb (Dec 30, 2006 3:41 pm)
#2832 of 2869 Re: Used Focus [ukbb] by ukbb Dec 30, 2006 (3:41 pm)
Replying to: ukbb (Dec 30, 2006 3:36 pm) The pictures of the interior show an automatic transmission which rules out an SVT. I would be real leery of them using a false picture of the exterior and would have a good look at it in person.
#2833 of 2869 Re: Auto tranny & winter driving [catmom] by hault Feb 13, 2007 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: catmom (Dec 19, 2000 4:17 pm) Gauge problem. Did you ever find out what caused the gauges pegging and returning to zero problem ?
#2834 of 2869 2001 ford focus zx3 manual by littleone Feb 19, 2007 (2:42 pm)
I have a 01 zx3 and recently i have had the fuel filter, intake valve, exhaust hose,and timing belt and tenionser replaced! my car is still having problems and i was wondering if anyone could please help. My car is jumping it feels like. If i push too hard on my gas pedal it starts jumping and my speedometer jumps and my radio will either get really loud or just shut off all together. I am just wondering if anyone else has had a problem like this or has any ideas to what it might be if so let me know! Replies to this message: hotx3 (May 29, 2007 9:01 pm)
#2835 of 2869 2000 ZX3 Stick Shift Weird Acceleration by egutin Mar 15, 2007 (11:22 am)
Hi,   I used to read these boards back in 2000 when I decided to buy my ZX3 - the advice was priceless.   I am now at 128K miles, and still going strong. Ive had a few repairs along the way, but nothing that convinced me to look elsewhere. Knock-on-wood a lot of the non-recall issues affecting this first MY have not affected me.   I am having two weird things going on which may or may not be related:   1 - In higher gears I have to depress the gas more than usual in order for anything to happen (higher RMPs, more power). It makes it hard to maintain a regular speed. There is a slight jump when the gas kicks in.   2 - Sometimes when sitting at a stop sign or red light after downshifting to neutral the engine races up to 3K before settling down to a normal idle.   Any ideas? Any questions?   Thanks in advance   - E Replies to this message: slinkzx3 (Mar 21, 2007 2:56 pm)
#2836 of 2869 Re: 2000 ZX3 Stick Shift Weird Acceleration [egutin] by slinkzx3 Mar 21, 2007 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: egutin (Mar 15, 2007 11:22 am) sounds like your throttle body is sticky. you might try taking the intake of the TB and giving it a quick visual check and jiggling the throttle. there is supposed to be lubricant in the TB. after 128K miles though it may be all gone. WD-40 is probably not the solution here, but you could try some on the outside spring and stuff. to be sure you could run the engine and rev it with the open TB and see if any sticking corresponds with what you're experiencing, just make sure to keep it clear of debris. the throttle line could be catching somewhere too.
#2837 of 2869 clarify:Re: 2000 ZX3 Stick Shift Weird Acceleration by slinkzx3 Mar 21, 2007 (6:57 pm)
just to clarify: don't put lube in your TB. don't risk gunking up your engine or making the problem worse. you should consult your dealership or a technician on what lubricant to use and how to apply it.   good luck fixing whatevers wrong
#2838 of 2869 2005 Ford ZX3 Air Filter by fpanno Apr 27, 2007 (3:15 am)
Need help on two issues:   #1: Is it true that the ZX3 Air filter does not need to be changed until 100K?   #2: I would like to change it with a K & N now...How do I get to the Air Filter to change it?
#2839 of 2869 Tire Recommendations by rwgreenberg Apr 28, 2007 (7:37 am)
Hi all. It looks lile I'll be needed new tires soon on my 2001 ZX3. The tires that came with the car are P205/50/R16's. I think the car handles really nice with these tires, so I'm hoping to replace them with something similar (as long as they don't cost too much). Any recommendations for replacements would be most appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: markus5 (Apr 30, 2007 1:31 pm) explorerx4 (Apr 30, 2007 3:58 pm) crazedcommuter (Jul 05, 2007 3:01 pm) markus5 (Jul 06, 2007 8:21 pm) and 1 more...

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