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#226 of 613 Dudleyr by jimjps Apr 28, 2004 (2:57 pm)
What's your take on ZTW vs Mazda6 wagon? I see you are wanting a 2.3 in the M6. Seems the 2.3 in the ZTW will be probably more economical and stronger in the 2900 lb ZTW vs 3300 lb M6 wagon, and to me it looks like the effective cargo areas are very similar despite the M6 being 10" longer. I would have to give the edge to M6 on newer safety equipment and design and better looking interiors and those things are very important. I'm not even sure if M6 build quality will be better, they are both US made with Focus having 4 years to work some bugs out. Seems the Focus is no where near as appealing to most folks judging by the big rebates, even though the car seems to make a lot of sense "on paper".
#227 of 613 by dudleyr May 02, 2004 (11:51 am)
I think the Focus is a strong competitor for the Mazda 6. The 6 has a little more passenger room, and the Focus has a little more luggage room (behind the second row of seats). They both handle very well, but I would give the edge to the lighter focus. I think the mazda 6 has a nicer interior, and is quieter. The Focus is now pretty reliable, and I would say on par with the Mazda. One of the nice things about the Focus is all of the available options. Leather, Traction, Stability etc. I am all for the Focus. It's biggest limitation is a slightly smaller back seat. I would like a little more space back there for my three growing kids. They would fit fine back there now though.   Given its top rating by consumer reports, I think the Focus should be doing better, but of course it is not capable of towing the queen mary, driving through minefields, crashing over boulders etc. So that hurts sales.
#228 of 613 Miles or Kilometres to Date by lnauss1 May 06, 2004 (6:46 am)
What are your kilometres/miles to date on your stationwagons. Is anyone reaching the 200,000 kilometre mark or 120,000 mile mark?   We have a focus stationwagaon (2000) and I am looking at another one for commuting. I will be putting 30,000+ miles a year on the vehicle. Just wondering if I can get 3-4 years out of the focus.   regards,   lloyd
#229 of 613 Re: Update [retiredguy #218] by 01bzdrvr May 09, 2004 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: retiredguy (Apr 19, 2004 4:36 pm) I have a 2002 wagon and the cargo cover was included on that model it is listed as standard equipment
#230 of 613 Re: Focus Wagon Rear End Problems [4iron1 #121] by 01bzdrvr May 09, 2004 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: 4iron1 (May 06, 2003 8:54 am) I did read in one a book that one upgrade to do to your focus was to upgrade the shocks.I am going to upgrade mine when they need it in a year or so.
#232 of 613 Noise/5speed problem? by 01bzdrvr May 10, 2004 (9:33 pm)
I have got a rattle in the back of my 02 wagon.The dealer cannot seem to find it.Is anyone else have a rattle in the back hatch.Does anyone now if it is worth getting the performance chip for the ztech engine.Has anyone had problems with the second gear in the five speed?It is stiff especially when it is cold out,very hard to shift.The dealer told me that it is acceptable but it just doesn't seem right. Replies to this message: magneezo (Mar 17, 2005 10:30 am)
#233 of 613 5 speed problem by jimjps May 11, 2004 (9:46 am)
I test drove a few 04 Focus's and noticed the "clunky/sticky" 1st to 2nd gear shift problem. I saw on focusfanatics that it is not an uncommon problem, especially when it is cold. Some say it can be fixed by installing an aftermarket shifter, but I'm not convinced. I think the problem may be internal in the synchros but I am no expert on transmissions. Since it is a "cold" problem, maybe a change in trans oil to a lighter synthetic may be worth a try, but I'm just guessing. This is one of the glitches that has kept me from buying an 04 wagon and I appreciate the info that it doesn't improve with age - which is what I suspected. Oh well, so much for German engineering. The Tranny is German made and that beautiful new 2.3 engine is made in Mexico, go figure!
#234 of 613 5 speed problem by reitrof May 21, 2004 (10:41 am)
Hi jimjps   Not sure if this helps but it is a common issue on Mazda Protege's. I found that by switching to Redline Synthetic trans fluid it made a big improvement in 1-2 shifting. I tried using Mobil 1 synthetic tranny fluid but it did not help very much.
#235 of 613 barrier by cjsb Jun 26, 2004 (4:55 pm)
Hey folks.   Bought an 04 ZTW couple weeks back.   With respect to accesories, does anybody know of a barrier to protect occupants from items packed high in the cargo area?

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