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#61 of 104 by KarenS HOST Apr 03, 2001 (1:53 pm)
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#62 of 104 FYI by KarenS HOST Apr 13, 2001 (5:32 am)
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#63 of 104 by comedyactor Apr 15, 2001 (5:50 pm)
Re: Mileage...that's my ONLY disappointment with my 2000 ZX3...I now have over 7,000 miles on it...did all the recalls with no hassles...and I still LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! But...I get only about 20 mpg / city, and about 28 mpg / highway (2 trips up 'n back to San Francisco). But, all in all, it's the BEST little car for the $$$$ I've ever had, and I still get stopped all the time, and asked where I got it, how much, how do I like it, etc.   Greg Johnson Hollywood, CA
#64 of 104 Mileage by fdthird Apr 24, 2001 (6:53 am)
Why is it that someone get 28 mpg and is very happy while others get 29 mpg and are upset?   How many people drive their cars the way they are driven (and in the environment they are driven on the tests)for the EPA mileage tests?   Is good mileage in the eye of the beholder???
#65 of 104 Expectations vs. Reality by silver_bullet Apr 24, 2001 (8:33 am)
fdthird, I think comments about MPG vary depending on a person's expectations, and what they're used to from past vehicles. If someone is dumping a gas-guzzling SUV for the more practical roominess of a ZX3, my guess is they will be astounded by the Focus' fuel efficiency. If another ZX3 buyer is coming from a series of 1.5 to 1.8 liter (or smaller) econocars weighing around 2000 - 2200 lbs., they are going to be upset with the ZX3's mileage. I can't account for the reports of Focii getting 40+ MPG, or mileage in the 'teens. As the disclaimer says, "your mileage may vary". Manufacturing variation? Auto vs. manual? Level terrain vs. hills? Hot shoe vs. Aunt Mildred driving styles?... all of the above, then add in factors such as reformulated gas, and you get fuel economy numbers all over the chart.
#66 of 104 True by fdthird Apr 24, 2001 (11:07 am)
I must agree with all you say Silver Bullet plus factor in AC use.   Here in the NY Metro area even suburban driving is a lot more that the city cycle measures. As to highway driving, what do they use 55 mph? Isn't it also done on a dynomomiter in perfect atmospheric conditions?   You're right too about expectations. Just like our friend at the hatchback board who compared the Focus to an Outback costing thousands more, some peoples' expectations are very different.   For one, I am happy that on our first trip (with just about 500 miles on the car) we averaged about 29mpg. Considering there were hills, the ac was on, and our speeds were all over the place from 50 to 80, I'm happy.
#67 of 104 by vadp Apr 24, 2001 (12:04 pm)
Comparing the Focus to the Subaru IMPREZA Outback or to the TS, maybe? The difference in price would be around $3K.(TS) Would I pay extra $3K or even $4K for better quality and performance plus AWD? ABSOLUTELY!!! As you see I finally learned something from my Focus experience. BTW, prior to the Focus I used to drive: the Moskvich 2140, the Lada 2105, the Ford Pinto, the 3 cyl. Chevy Sprint/Geo Metro. Out of those only the Pinto and Moskvich gave me more headaches than the Focus.
#68 of 104 Should I buy by ckeem Apr 26, 2001 (8:42 pm)
I am currently looking at a used 2000 Focus wagon, I was quoted $11400 for a 2000 focus wagon with 24,000 miles, automatic, side air bags and ABS. Is this a good price? or should I look some more? Thanks for your response.
#69 of 104 Bran' Spankin' New !!! by kebbat Apr 27, 2001 (5:41 am)
Hello All,   I am a the proud new owner of a Twilight Blue ZX3. Charcoal interior with power, premium, and moonroof. I got it yesterday and I LOVE driving it. I had my last car for a very long time (a major clunker) so going from that to my Z is like night and day.   Drum Hill Ford in Lowell, MA was fabulous to work with. I'd highly recommend them to anyone in the Boston area. No BS and very friendly, efficient service.   I got a lot of great information from the various ZX3 boards here - thanks to all of you for so much great information.   Kerrie
#70 of 104 Welcome, Kerrie! by silver_bullet Apr 27, 2001 (8:52 am)
Here's hoping you have many fun miles ahead of you - did you get a 5-speed or auto? What is the build date of your car (check the VIN sticker on the driver's door post)? Keep us posted on how your ownership experience goes.

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