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#8 of 1997 XYZIPP2..well said! by tu4 Nov 26, 2000 (2:37 am)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
#9 of 1997 ZTS in snow by beatles Nov 26, 2000 (4:21 am)
Well, I am pleased to report that my 5 speed ZTS performs well in snow (compared to a 91 Saturn coupe I had a few years ago...a similar fwd, 4 banger w/ abs.) I have about 11K on the thing; so far it's been trouble free AND my dealer has serviced it with no hassles. That's unusual in my experience. I consistently get about 33 mpg including 70+ mph daily commutes. As for the cold NE Ohio weather, the heater works quickly and evenly and the engine starts w/o drama. I'm a big guy so I was particularly impressed with the high, supportive seating. The head restraint, BTW, reminds me of the Volvo head restraints. This is much safer than a less obtrusive seat. This is very different than other small cars...it frankly reminds me of the position in my Chrysler Town and Country. (I do wish it had the heated seats the minivan has!) I'm a musician so the CD/radio quality is also a real plus. (BTW, don't use the automatic level control or peak limiter...it degrades the music slightly. I also like to boost the treble +3 for most music.) Hey, let's not get too emotionally involved with these machines. The car, though lots of fun, is just a tool, albeit, in my humble opinion, one that has worked extremely well for me! My 2 cents!
#10 of 1997 xyzipp2 by glideslope Nov 26, 2000 (2:57 pm)
Zippy, No real need for the personal attacks. Remember, we are talking about an automobile here. Let's try and be adults. Regards, Mark.
#11 of 1997 glideslope by xyzipp2 Nov 26, 2000 (5:03 pm)
No personal attacks meant. Simply pointing out what I believed to be pretty obvious discrepancies. I asked what I thought to be pretty pertinent questions.
#12 of 1997 review envy by tallguy2 Nov 26, 2000 (8:33 pm)
I suspect that Protege owners lurk around here because they own a car that is an upstaged media darling. I'm a big guy and the Focus is as small and light as I want to go. So comparisons with the Protege are irrelevant. My 2001 ZTS has zero defects so far(1000mi). I continue to be more impressed. I keep expecting to find cheapness and shortcuts considering all the stuff that the car comes with and the price. But so far have found none. The best feature of the car is that it has the ride quality of a bigger car until the road gets twisty then it feels like a sports car. Ford really got the suspension right. I have a maintenance question also. Ford recommends 5-20 weight engine oil. I have never seen this oil in stores. Does anybody have any comments on this?
#13 of 1997 Head rests by cnollkamper Nov 27, 2000 (8:06 pm)
I also was a little put off by the headrests, but i put them a little higher (one click up) and it seems to be better...try it.
#14 of 1997 OH yeah by cnollkamper Nov 27, 2000 (8:32 pm)
I forgot to mention my Zts is defect free 6900 miles now, since June 20. Only complaint has been a squeel from the brakes in the cold, only in the morning after start up. that is it....
#15 of 1997 About squeaky brakes... by haumang Nov 27, 2000 (8:46 pm)
When I went in for wheel recall, the mechanic explained my squeaky brakes as the result of moisture between the brake pad (supposedly a side effect since they can no longer use asbestos) and the front disc. He said there is nothing to worry about. And I just passed 8000 miles this weekend and not a single problem. And NYC driving isn't exactly easy on a car... peace
#16 of 1997 Question about the recalls by diana13 Nov 28, 2000 (7:46 pm)
I have been waiting to receive my recall notice in the mail. I have not gotten it yet. I was wondering if I can bring it to my dealer and have them fixed before I get a notice??? Thanks for any help
#17 of 1997 diana13: Recalls by haumang Nov 28, 2000 (9:35 pm)
From, you can definitlely take it in before/ without getting the notices. In fact, I did just that. When I made my appointment, they just asked me what I was coming in for, so I mentioned the recalls. Hope that helps...

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