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#136 of 613 Drove a 2.3 by jimjps Jul 02, 2003 (4:00 pm)
I drove a 2.3 with manual transmission. It was defintely more powerful then the 2.0. The power difference was significant, not overwhelming. Another difference is that the 2.3 is very smooth, the word that comes to mind is "fluid" and there are no noticeable flat spots in the torque band. It feels quite like the Duratec 2.5 V6. I really liked the fully folding 2nd seat (bottom flips forward and the back goes down flat) which I think is new this year. Ford has almost everything right on it now including the price, EXCEPT - you can't get traction control with the 2.3! I won't even think about the 2.0 after driving the 2.3. I guess traction control will have to be an option with the 04 model year since 2.3 will then be available or possibly standard nationwide.
#137 of 613 by dudleyr Jul 02, 2003 (4:03 pm)
What is the EPA mileage rating on the 2.4 w/ manual tranny, and what are the hp and torque numbers?   Thanks!
#138 of 613 2.3 stats by jimjps Jul 02, 2003 (4:28 pm)
The wagon 2.3 EPA is 25/33 compared to 26/34 for the the 2.0 130 hp. On the ZX5 and ZX3 forums people are saying they are getting 30+ combined in real world driving with the 2.3 (and that is on a new engine of course). I believe the head design has been improved along with using dual balance shafts and multiple catalytic converters. The 2.3 is 145hp and 149 lbs torque.   http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byclass/Midsize_Station_Wagons2003- .shtml   PS. I can't figure the cargo volume of ~56 cu ft. When I measure the cargo area it comes up about 65 cu ft. and it seems bigger then wagons with higher official volume numbers.
#139 of 613 by dudleyr Jul 02, 2003 (7:33 pm)
Thanks for the info.   The flip up seat bottom may be hurting the cargo area. I think EPA measurements are to the back of the flipped up seat on that type, but to the back of the front seats on the type of wagon that just has the seat backs fold down. If I remember correctly - the Jetta has more space than the Passat for some reason like this, even though the Passat is bigger.
#140 of 613 folding seat bottom has been around a little while by spidermonkey Jul 03, 2003 (10:54 am)
I bought a ZTW this past December. FWIW, I have the older Zetec engine, but the back seat does flip forward for a flat loading surface. I'm very pleased with the car so far. My only gripes are that I get about 22.5 mpg with the automatic in mostly suburban driving. I was hoping for a little better than that. Also, my wife and I have a new baby and I have to push the driver seat up to put her car seat in correctly. I assume that as soon as my daughter can use a forward facing seat, that problem will go away.   I wish I could have held out for the new engine. More power and less pollution is a good combo.
#141 of 613 hotx3 - power steering fluid by smwgn2 Jul 03, 2003 (2:51 pm)
I checked my 2002 owner's manual. It also lists Mercon ATF for the power steering fluid. Go figure.
#142 of 613 Does anyone here have a ZTW wagon with leather and wood trim? by libertycat Jul 03, 2003 (4:27 pm)
I'm not even sure if wood trim is available. For 2002, leather was standard on ZTW and it's not for 2003. How dissapointing!
#143 of 613 New 2003 Focus by kenflorence Jul 06, 2003 (8:49 pm)
About a month ago, my wife and I -- approaching 65 years of age -- bought a new Focus ZTW wagon. It is the soft Tundra green, very handsome. We bought it because we sometimes need to carry a lot of stuff when we go to visit children and grandchild at some distance. The car has a lot of nice equipment like the 6-disc player. We like the fact that it sits up quite a bit higher than most small cars. We also particularly like the telescoping feature of the steering wheel. The upholstery (beige) is very handsome. This particular car has an automatic transmission plus what I think is called the sport package. It doesn't have the extra safety equipment. It rides well, has adequate performance, and on our first short trip (around 400 miles) we averaged over 28 mpg, so we hope for good mileage. The car is enjoyable to drive and rides quite well. I thought it was a great deal at just under $14,500 (with the generous $3000 rebate from Ford). It is much better than the 1998 subcompact I have from another American manufacturer. I hope that Ford has the bugs worked out by now and that the Focus will prove to be a quality, solid, durable car. I appreciate the 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. I also bought an additional warranty on it. I probably won't keep it more than five or six years, so I should be well covered in the meantime.
#144 of 613 Hi kenflorence- Welcome to the Wagons Board... by revka Jul 07, 2003 (6:25 am)
and congrats on your recent purchase! We appreciate hearing all the details.... Please keep us posted on your Focus ZTW wagon ownership experience. Happy motoring!   Revka Host Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards
#145 of 613 ken by libertycat Jul 07, 2003 (10:07 am)
Is your upholstery leather? Your wagon sounds beautiful!

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