100,000+ Mileage Foci, Post here.. - Page 38

Fattie · 06-30-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusgirl88

doesnt it cost more to take it to the Ford dealer?

yes , almost any idiot with proper tools can pull an engine out andd hook it back up.

125k miles and still kickin , no major malfunctions but i feel catastrophic failure is immenent.

wrc_fan · 07-07-2010, 11:16 AM

2004 Ford Focus ZX3 Zetec Just rolled a 100K at lunch today, original owner, original clutch that I learned to drive stick on.

Mods:
Roush suspension, AEM CAI, SVT exhaust conversion all at 60K miles

Repairs:
Front brakes at 20K (warranty), 60K
Rear brakes (wheel bearings) at 60K, 100K
Clutch Master Cylinder at 80K
Battery at 85K
4 sets of tires
Plugs and wires at 60K

Much needed work to be done soon:
Vaccuum leak or bad ground somewhere, need to fix this
Belts and hoses
Timing belt
Valve cover gasket
Front wheel bearings
Front tie rod and ball joints

seattlefucus · 07-12-2010, 11:44 PM

just sold my 2003 zx5 that has 135,000 miles...car is solid as a rock and would easily last until 200,000+ miles....i only sold it cause i found a 2002 zx5 premium with 27k original miles for cheap

baristch11 · 07-18-2010, 10:41 PM

have a 2001 focus zx3 124000 runs good but what can i do to make it run better? is it worth it to put money into it

memphisguy2000 · 07-25-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baristch11

have a 2001 focus zx3 124000 runs good but what can i do to make it run better? is it worth it to put money into it

My 2001 has 187,000 on it as I type this; always put the best oil in it, change it regular, listen to your car

***whynotthinkwhynot*** · 07-25-2010, 10:57 AM

118k miles now. Regular maintenance has been mostly kept up although low income prevents some things like dampers and a full set of tires. No major problems yet- including a battery that has been seeping since it was new. I just haven't needed to replace it yet. I merely greased up the positive terminal and let it go as is, been good for 5 years- yippee.

Dampers changed at 50k
SVT brake kit installed at 50k
New 17" Centerlines at 50k
Conti-pro contact tires installed at 50k
Kumho Ecsta ASX intalled at 85k worn too soon due to rear camber issue on wagons
Camber alignment bolts installed at 85k
Sway bar end links at 50k- went bad again in 20k, just left them for now. Moog lock nuts[thumd]
Been through 5 fuel filters so far.
Who knows how many oil changes.
No leaks anywhere currently.
Praying I don't have clutch problems until I have money/time for a new one.

S2 · 08-24-2010, 02:28 PM

Well back to the focus again, had a 2001 S2 Edition (as most people who've been on this forum for a while will know), recently bought a new Camaro 2SS/RS so I picked up a 2000 focus for a winter beater. Has 220,000kms (so 140,000 miles or so). It's still going, second engine, got some maintenance issues but it still drives like the S2 I had, pretty impressed, will be an excellent car for winter no doubt.

focus racing group · 08-25-2010, 07:50 PM

currently 231,000 + on original engine, tranny and clutch

sveetfocus · 08-27-2010, 07:26 AM

2002 SVTF
105,000 miles and still going somewhat strong haha

SuperFocusMan · 08-29-2010, 08:30 AM

2003 ZX3
102500 miles
original engine and tranny (atx)
original owner

j-zetec_pr · 08-30-2010, 09:09 PM

151,000

Ahuzen · 09-01-2010, 06:47 PM

i have two now

2003 SVTF 108,000 miles bought it with 77,000 last year. ive put close to $5k in just parts to fix the bugs with it. and im still not done
2000 ZX3 100,000 miles bought it with 100,000 miles lol. i just picked her up last weekend. ive got some problems that need fixed, but the car is rather solid

07-07-2010, 11:16 AM	#446
wrc_fan Focus Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Fan#: 11913 Location: Greenville, SC, SC What I Drive: 04 ZX3 Zetec 03 ZX3 Duratec Posts: 873 FF Reputation: 17 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	2004 Ford Focus ZX3 Zetec Just rolled a 100K at lunch today, original owner, original clutch that I learned to drive stick on. Mods: Roush suspension, AEM CAI, SVT exhaust conversion all at 60K miles Repairs: Front brakes at 20K (warranty), 60K Rear brakes (wheel bearings) at 60K, 100K Clutch Master Cylinder at 80K Battery at 85K 4 sets of tires Plugs and wires at 60K Much needed work to be done soon: Vaccuum leak or bad ground somewhere, need to fix this Belts and hoses Timing belt Valve cover gasket Front wheel bearings Front tie rod and ball joints __________________ Zetec Crew #217 SCR and CCR SCCA, FSP#42 2004 ZX3 Zetec Daily Driver 2003 ZX3 Duratec FSP Autox Car (under construction) "Somewhere between flat out or spin..."

07-25-2010, 10:57 AM	#450
*whynotthinkwhynot* Captain TMI Join Date: Jan 2005 Fan#: 18416 Location: the armpit of TN, Memphis, TN What I Drive: 05 ZXW; 2002 Land Yacht (Windstar) Posts: 10,828 FF Reputation: 213 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	118k miles now. Regular maintenance has been mostly kept up although low income prevents some things like dampers and a full set of tires. No major problems yet- including a battery that has been seeping since it was new. I just haven't needed to replace it yet. I merely greased up the positive terminal and let it go as is, been good for 5 years- yippee. Dampers changed at 50k SVT brake kit installed at 50k New 17" Centerlines at 50k Conti-pro contact tires installed at 50k Kumho Ecsta ASX intalled at 85k worn too soon due to rear camber issue on wagons Camber alignment bolts installed at 85k Sway bar end links at 50k- went bad again in 20k, just left them for now. Moog lock nuts[thumd] Been through 5 fuel filters so far. Who knows how many oil changes. No leaks anywhere currently. Praying I don't have clutch problems until I have money/time for a new one. __________________ ---The Complete How-To Archive-- Moderating Tech Chat and Duratec Chat, let me know if I can help.

08-24-2010, 02:28 PM	#451
S2 Retired Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2004 Fan#: 4939 Location: Canada, Afghanistan What I Drive: 2005 RSX-S, 2006 S40 2.4i Posts: 20,029 FF Reputation: 68 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (20)	Well back to the focus again, had a 2001 S2 Edition (as most people who've been on this forum for a while will know), recently bought a new Camaro 2SS/RS so I picked up a 2000 focus for a winter beater. Has 220,000kms (so 140,000 miles or so). It's still going, second engine, got some maintenance issues but it still drives like the S2 I had, pretty impressed, will be an excellent car for winter no doubt. __________________ Chad (S2)

08-25-2010, 07:50 PM	#452
focus racing group Focus Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Fan#: 36810 Location: adirondack mountains What I Drive: 2000 rain forest zts Posts: 191 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	currently 231,000 + on original engine, tranny and clutch __________________ sedan revolution #82 zetec crew #243

08-29-2010, 08:30 AM	#454
SuperFocusMan Focus Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Fan#: 20307 Location: Albuquerque, NM What I Drive: 03 Cloud 9 White ZX3 ATX Posts: 1,966 FF Reputation: 2 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (3)	2003 ZX3 102500 miles original engine and tranny (atx) original owner __________________ N/A Crew #2 No more pinching pennies by selling new models in Europe and older versions in North America, as happened with the Focus.

07-12-2010, 11:44 PM	#447
seattlefucus Focus Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Fan#: 53752 Location: Tville, United States What I Drive: '03 ZX5 French Blue-sold. '02 ZX5 Posts: 8 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	just sold my 2003 zx5 that has 135,000 miles...car is solid as a rock and would easily last until 200,000+ miles....i only sold it cause i found a 2002 zx5 premium with 27k original miles for cheap

07-18-2010, 10:41 PM	#448
baristch11 Focus Jr. Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Fan#: 76548 Location: n/a, PA What I Drive: black 2001 ford focus zx3 Posts: 37 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	have a 2001 focus zx3 124000 runs good but what can i do to make it run better? is it worth it to put money into it

08-27-2010, 07:26 AM	#453
sveetfocus Focus Jr. Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Fan#: 59309 Location: gloucester, ma What I Drive: 2002 Silver SVT Posts: 28 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	2002 SVTF 105,000 miles and still going somewhat strong haha

08-30-2010, 09:09 PM	#455
j-zetec_pr AARRRGH!! Join Date: May 2007 Fan#: 47101 Location: Miami...but Home is Puerto Rico, FL What I Drive: 2000 Silver ZX3 Kona, MTX-75, Zetec Posts: 7,361 FF Reputation: 27 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (9)	151,000 __________________ Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero ODOMETER: 150,300 miles

09-01-2010, 06:47 PM	#456
Ahuzen Focus Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Fan#: 76157 Location: Bridgeport, WV What I Drive: 2003 Pitch Black SVT,2000 Black ZX3 Posts: 121 FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (0)	i have two now 2003 SVTF 108,000 miles bought it with 77,000 last year. ive put close to $5k in just parts to fix the bugs with it. and im still not done 2000 ZX3 100,000 miles bought it with 100,000 miles lol. i just picked her up last weekend. ive got some problems that need fixed, but the car is rather solid __________________ Buy a Focus and become one of us. One of us...... One of Us........ One of Us........... Pitch Black '03 SVT Focus. AEM CAI, H&R Sport Springs, CF fenders and hood 2000 Black ZX3, stock for now, 5speed

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