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06-30-2010, 08:44 PM
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#445
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Focus Addict
Join Date: Apr 2007
Fan#: 46016
Location: rockland , maine, United States
What I Drive: 2005 white zx3
Posts: 739
FF Reputation: 4  Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: ( 1)
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Originally Posted by focusgirl88
doesnt it cost more to take it to the Ford dealer?
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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.
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05 focus zx3 5spd 125k , 2.5 mbrp exhaust , steeda sri , and 15's , frpp suspension , svt wing.
93 festiva , b8 swap put on hold for the winter
my focus thinks its a truck.
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07-07-2010, 11:16 AM
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#446
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Focus Addict
Join Date: Aug 2004
Fan#: 11913
Location: Greenville, SC, SC
What I Drive: 04 ZX3 Zetec 03 ZX3 Duratec
Posts: 868
FF Reputation: 17 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: ( 0)
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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
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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..."
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07-12-2010, 11:44 PM
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#447
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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)
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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
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07-18-2010, 10:41 PM
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#448
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Focus Jr. Enthusiast
Join Date: Jul 2010
Fan#: 76548
Location: n/a, PA
What I Drive: black 2001 ford focus zx3
Posts: 36
FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: ( 0)
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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
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07-25-2010, 10:04 AM
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#449
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Focus Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Fan#: 19671
Location: Memphis, United States
What I Drive: 2001 Ford Focus SE
Posts: 202
FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: ( 0)
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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
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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
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07-25-2010, 10:57 AM
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#450
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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: 10,820
Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: ( 0)
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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.
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08-24-2010, 02:28 PM
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#451
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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)
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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.
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Chad (S2)
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08-25-2010, 07:50 PM
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#452
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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)
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currently 231,000 + on original engine, tranny and clutch
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sedan revolution #82 zetec crew #243
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08-27-2010, 07:26 AM
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#453
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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)
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2002 SVTF
105,000 miles and still going somewhat strong haha
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08-29-2010, 08:30 AM
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#454
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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)
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2003 ZX3
102500 miles
original engine and tranny (atx)
original owner
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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.
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08-30-2010, 09:09 PM
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#455
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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)
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151,000
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Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero
ODOMETER: 150,300 miles
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09-01-2010, 06:47 PM
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#456
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Focus Enthusiast
Join Date: Jun 2010
Fan#: 76157
Location: Bridgeport, WV
What I Drive: 2003 Pitch Black SVT,2000 Black ZX3
Posts: 120
FF Reputation: 1 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: ( 0)
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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
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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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