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#146 of 613 Kenflorence by jimjps Jul 07, 2003 (1:17 pm)
Hello Kenflorence. Please keep us posted on the ZTW. We are seriously contemplating a ZTW, we even like the same color you chose. We also like the extra height, big cargo room, good warranty and modern European design.   I wonder if you have the 2.3 engine (if you live in NY California or Massachusetts, you probably do) or in other states you will have the 2.0). After taking dimensions of the cargo area we realize we really don't need a minivan, and we prefer the driveability, parkability, garageability and MPG of the ZTW. We were astonished to see there is actually room to sleep in the ZTW if need be (with a few tweaks). Another nice feature is the standard 220lb rack which we would make good use of, and it has a higher weight rating then most factory racks. That would effectively increase our cargo space even further. Please also let us know how you find the comfort of the seats. I have heard a few people unhappy with them on long trips. However, we rented a Focus and did many miles on it and we personally found no problem at all with the seats.   It is certainly a compelling deal with the rebates. I think you made a very good choice.
#147 of 613 jimjps by retiredguy Jul 07, 2003 (5:53 pm)
I have a ZTW wagon and have been vocal about my dissatisfaction with the lumbar seats. The SE model doesn't have the adjustable lumbar and might be more comfortable. You mentioned not having a problem in many miles, for me I get a back ache in 2 miles. I have been using a cushion and that has "fixed" the problem for the very short distances I have driven to date (1250 total miles) The seats in some models have 11 inches between the stitches while the ZTW is 12 inches. Something you might not notice unless pointed out to you. The seats we have offer NO lateral support.   The other major disappointment is drive line whine mainly 30-45 mph. This noise cannot be heard at hwy speeds because of tire noise etc.   My advice is to drive the car you would buy at least 50 miles in your normal driving. slow and fast.   Good luck. Replies to this message: gaspoor (May 14, 2005 2:25 pm)
#148 of 613 by dudleyr Jul 07, 2003 (8:58 pm)
Can't you just dial out the lumbar support to basically get the same seat as a non lumbar version, or is the entire seat different?
#149 of 613 Dudley R by retiredguy Jul 08, 2003 (12:33 pm)
I have tried all combinations of lumbar adjustment and the seat height adjustment. Even with the lumbar fully adjusted out it is a pain. I don't know what the inside difference might be between a lumbar seat and non-lumbar seat. It seems that it is located too high up and hits the vertebrae. I am 5' 8'.
#150 of 613 Rear folding seat by harhir Jul 09, 2003 (11:03 am)
jimjps Even the older wagons had the full folding seat bottom. At least mine (2001) has it. It just does not have a split bottom seat. Only a split back rest. Does the new wagon has a split seat bottom?   I would like that because then I could get a flat surface on one side without removing the child seat on the other. But so far I am pretty happy with mine. Two years old and almost no problems so far.   Stefan   2001 SE Wagon Street Edition 5 Speed fully loaded with ABS, Rear Head Rests, Traction Control, ...
#154 of 613 Rear split seats by retiredguy Jul 09, 2003 (1:29 pm)
My 2003 ZTW has a single bench seat bottom. The split bottom seat would be a nice feature.
#155 of 613 After 2 1/2 years, still love my 2000 Focus Wagon by labluvr Jul 10, 2003 (11:30 am)
I wanted to post and let anyone thinking of buying this car that I love mine. I bought a 2000 Focus SE Wagon with AT in 10/03 and now have 54K miles. It was bigger, cheaper, and just as nice as everything else I looked at, and I think that's still true. And one of the few (at the time) where the rear seats fold flat which is a must to me.   The number one nice feature is the huge cargo space. Most other wagons and even mini SUV's have less usable space. I have fit in my car (at different times): 2 XL dog crates, 4 fully grown labrador retrievers, 3 55 gallon drums, 2 32" built-in barbecues, dog crate and enough camping gear for 2 people and a dog for a week, 10' sections of PVC pipe, and one sofa (OK, it was a small loveseat, but still!) This is all in the interior of the car with the rear fully closed, I haven't used the roof rack. So many of these items fit with a clearance of 2 inches or less. I would never consider buying anything smaller. I recently bought a barbecue business and expected to have to buy a truck to make deliveries, but so far my wagon has been a workhorse.   Reliability has been good but not excellent, I have replaced the front brakes twice, had the battery cable corrode, the rear dome light stopped working, and had about 5 recalls. I get about 26/32 MPG, and I find even fully loaded with stuff it has enough power to satisfy me but my power-hungry husband would probably like more. The handling is solid and I love sitting up higher especially with all the huge SUVs on the road these days.   The only thing I would change if I had the chance would be to trade the carpet in the cargo area for rubberized material such as that found on some Toyota Matrix models, and the split bottom seat others have mentioned. I originally wanted a 5spd (which wasn't available at that time) but the AT has done well. If you are looking for a car with a lot of function and frequently find the need to haul all kinds of stuff, this is a great choice!   Monica

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