I got my car (not an Impreza)

Rally Man · 05-08-2000, 08:19 AM

A few weeks ago I ask you guys what car I should get. It had to be less than 17000. Well I oder my Ford, thats right Ford, ZX3 and it will get here in about 2 months. Of coarse I can't wait till the WRX gets here because that will be my true joy. Now I'm probalbly get flamined by brucelee, but I dont care, I'm happy with the my decision.

ED

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Paisan · 05-08-2000, 08:30 AM

Hey for 17K I guess that's not bad. I'd have gotten an Impreza L personally or an OBS. Cause once you go AWD you never go back.

-mike

kelley nelson · 05-08-2000, 08:31 AM

I think you made a good choice. It's not the one I made, but of the Impreza alternatives I think you picked a good one.

I think LEDA may already have a coil-over system for the Focus

Rally Man · 05-08-2000, 08:44 AM

Fogot to mention that the ZX3 came out to be 14,125 but I'm going to see if the dealer can go lower.

ED

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Dan00RS · 05-08-2000, 08:46 AM

Hey man, no flames here. You picked a good car, the aftermarket is starting to get better for the ZX3. Not all of us are millionaires!! I was just lucky that I had a few more dollars on hand to afford the RS, otherwise I too would have picked up the ZX3.

efoo · 05-08-2000, 08:53 AM

Rally Man - $14K? Wow. I thought the ZX3 was a lot more expensive than that.

I've been thinking of getting a commuter/city car lately so I can feel better about modifying my RS.... and the ZX3 is still pretty fun to drive from what I'm told.

-Edwin

kelley nelson · 05-08-2000, 08:56 AM

The price is what really shocked me as well. I went to the dealer and looked over a bunch of Foci. You can get them really stripped down (and consequently lighter) if you want to.

I should see if I can rent one and autocross it

bump909 · 05-08-2000, 09:14 AM

the ZX3 is an unbelievable car for the price.. i'm still getting used to the looks of those things though.

Tyrmeltr · 05-08-2000, 09:24 AM

Hey how's about that? I just ordered a ZX3 for daily driver use, so I can covert my Impreza into a rally car. Time to go nuts with the Subie! Unless you're getting an auto for that price, get the dealer to go lower! I worked out the deal to about $13.5K . Fully loaded ('cept side airbags and cruise) ,white w charcoal int, 5 speed. I placed my deposit 2 weeks ago, and I expect delivery sometime in June. I'm gonna do a couple tweaks, basically suspension, wheels and a 2000 WRC spolier (the '99 wing is ugly). Check out www.kustomz.com/focus.html , and www.focussport.com There is almost as much stuff available for the Focus as there is for the Impreza now. Later all, and keep your Subies slideways!

Arik Kadosh
98 Impreza Turbo (2.2l)
SPD and Renner tuned
00 Ford Focus ZX3

8Complex · 05-08-2000, 09:31 AM

Do I see a MAF on here?

*shrug* I'm not sure even if I was just getting a commuter car, if I'd go with a non-AWD car.

YellowR592 · 05-08-2000, 09:45 AM

The Focus ZX3s are delivered on ordering basis? I didn't know that, I thought they stocked those. My car (ITR) I got in 3 days, well but that was because I had an inventory swap done.

Rally Man · 05-08-2000, 09:48 AM

OMG! There is tons of stuff for the ZX3. These are my web sites that I have gathered Tymeltr:
13/20 Motorsports,
South County Autosports,
Aerocharger turbo systems,
FOCUSPARTS.COM.,
Martin Barkey Racing Products,
Mech Tech Motorsports,
Razzi Ground Effects,
Sean Hyland Motorsports,
So-CAL Speed Shop,
& Zetec Racing

And of course Club Focus

Gambit · 05-08-2000, 10:46 AM

Heathen! Heathen!!! get out from this board!!!

-----
psyche
-----

I think the zx3 is a decent car. it's cheap. darn cheap! I'd buy it with a/c and then go nuts at autoXes... Just wonder if it might feel a little tipsy tho. Better buy than a civic! Looks kewl too. wish they had the awd focus instead.... bt alas Subaru Impreza reigns supreme still at the under $20,000 AWD car. heck it reigns supreme for a regualr car too!

RidinLow · 05-08-2000, 10:52 AM

When I was car shopping late last year, I would've gotten a Focus over my RS had they been more readily available. I think a stock Focus will outhandle a stock RS on a tight autox circuit due to its nimbleness and light weight. Plus, I would've paid almost $7000 less for the Focus... think of all the mods!

Still trying to convince the wife to sell her Acura CL & get a ZX3... I'll have to take her to an autox with me to show her what I mean.

~G

Bassem · 05-08-2000, 11:08 AM

The only problem with the focus is that its made in the US. I've been in both the euro and us versions and the euro versions feel, well, like european cars. The us version felt more toward the crap side. I really don't know why though. They look the same both inside and out, but perhaps the suspension setups make the difference?? So I guess a proper suspension can bring the car back to its potential.

Bassem

Paisan · 05-08-2000, 11:18 AM

I dunno, i think the awd is ir-replacable on the auto-x. I was pulling in times 3 sec slower than the vettes with a stock '88 XT6

-mike

wac · 05-08-2000, 11:28 AM

Edwin,
You saw the two ZX3's yesterday at NHIS, right? The blue one was running in the low 32's in stock class, 2-3 seconds faster than our Sube's! The owner bought that car for about 14K.
That same car did quite a wheel hop *sideways* over a cone at the NESCC auto-x in Orange last month. Nimble little car, but maybe a little too tall for its own good.
-WaC
Wayne

JaiMak · 05-09-2000, 12:30 AM

I personally really like the focus, if it had been around before I bought my TS I might have gotten that. Still trying to convince my brother to pick one up.

I'd do the same thing as tyrmeltr, get it as a daily driver, save the scooby for the weekends and throw on some boost!

Good buy, the focus is such a cool little car.

RonnyHo · 06-08-2000, 05:52 PM

But it is no Impreza, am I right, am I right!

Thanks
Ronny Ho

adi · 06-08-2000, 06:23 PM

Bassem: The Sedan and wagon foci are made in Michigan, but the ZX3 is made in Mexico.

YellowR592: The foci are stocked, but dont have many option configurations, and half the people are ordereing theirs. I went in on Saturday to look at them and went home Tuesday with my ZX3.

I was torn between a focus and a l coupe imprreza, finally decided to get the focus.

N/A · 06-08-2000, 06:26 PM

I know that the UK is getting a Cosworth version but they also recently got a factory turbo'd Focus. It was 215hp FWD and looked fairly decent. The people from Top Gear said they liked it but it had a butt load of torque steer. The front end and hood on it looked nothing like a factory car to me. I wonder if hte US will see the turbo non-Cosworth version? The same episode had some really nice looking Alfa.

RotrPwr · 06-09-2000, 07:10 AM

yeah and anti-GS400 too.....lol

The_extreme · 06-09-2000, 08:45 AM

hey nearly bought a focus too - $base zx3's can be had for about $11k in NH (ha ha ha no sales tax

) - Decided on the soobie instead even though the zx3 is quicker 0-60

cheers

Jeff

Good to see that the US is finally getting another European Ford - and not the usual Tempo's, Taurus, Thunderchicken, rustangs, etc etc .......

Now if we can just convince them to send us Cosworth Escorts

NickSTi · 06-09-2000, 09:21 AM

Focus is a nice car, but i don't go much for the styling.
I hope the new subie body styling keeps it round and not edgy like most are doin!

05-08-2000, 08:19 AM	#1
Rally Man Scooby Newbie Member#: 1181 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moreno Valley, California	I got my car (not an Impreza) A few weeks ago I ask you guys what car I should get. It had to be less than 17000. Well I oder my Ford, thats right Ford, ZX3 and it will get here in about 2 months. Of coarse I can't wait till the WRX gets here because that will be my true joy. Now I'm probalbly get flamined by brucelee, but I dont care, I'm happy with the my decision. ED [This message has been edited by Rally Man (edited May 08, 2000).] * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Rally Man Scooby Newbie Member#: 1181 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moreno Valley, California	Fogot to mention that the ZX3 came out to be 14,125 but I'm going to see if the dealer can go lower. ED [This message has been edited by Rally Man (edited May 08, 2000).]

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efoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 80 Join Date: Jul 1999	Rally Man - $14K? Wow. I thought the ZX3 was a lot more expensive than that. I've been thinking of getting a commuter/city car lately so I can feel better about modifying my RS.... and the ZX3 is still pretty fun to drive from what I'm told. -Edwin

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kelley nelson NASIOC Supporter Member#: 135 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: NJ	The price is what really shocked me as well. I went to the dealer and looked over a bunch of Foci. You can get them really stripped down (and consequently lighter) if you want to. I should see if I can rent one and autocross it

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8Complex Moderator Member#: 922 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 04 FXT Red	Do I see a MAF on here? shrug I'm not sure even if I was just getting a commuter car, if I'd go with a non-AWD car.

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Rally Man Scooby Newbie Member#: 1181 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moreno Valley, California	OMG! There is tons of stuff for the ZX3. These are my web sites that I have gathered Tymeltr: 13/20 Motorsports, South County Autosports, Aerocharger turbo systems, FOCUSPARTS.COM., Martin Barkey Racing Products, Mech Tech Motorsports, Razzi Ground Effects, Sean Hyland Motorsports, So-CAL Speed Shop, & Zetec Racing And of course Club Focus

05-08-2000, 10:46 AM	#13
Gambit Scooby Specialist Member#: 102 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: The meeting place	Heathen! Heathen!!! get out from this board!!! ----- psyche ----- I think the zx3 is a decent car. it's cheap. darn cheap! I'd buy it with a/c and then go nuts at autoXes... Just wonder if it might feel a little tipsy tho. Better buy than a civic! Looks kewl too. wish they had the awd focus instead.... bt alas Subaru Impreza reigns supreme still at the under $20,000 AWD car. heck it reigns supreme for a regualr car too!

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RidinLow Scooby Guru Member#: 329 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 1995 325i Arctic Gray	When I was car shopping late last year, I would've gotten a Focus over my RS had they been more readily available. I think a stock Focus will outhandle a stock RS on a tight autox circuit due to its nimbleness and light weight. Plus, I would've paid almost $7000 less for the Focus... think of all the mods! Still trying to convince the wife to sell her Acura CL & get a ZX3... I'll have to take her to an autox with me to show her what I mean. ~G

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Bassem Scooby Newbie Member#: 305 Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: PA, USA	The only problem with the focus is that its made in the US. I've been in both the euro and us versions and the euro versions feel, well, like european cars. The us version felt more toward the crap side. I really don't know why though. They look the same both inside and out, but perhaps the suspension setups make the difference?? So I guess a proper suspension can bring the car back to its potential. Bassem

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Paisan Tri-State Track Instructor Moderator Member#: 197 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Edgewater, NJ & Caroga Lk, NY Vehicle: 335i Charity Liason Jag XJ http://48hrs.info	I dunno, i think the awd is ir-replacable on the auto-x. I was pulling in times 3 sec slower than the vettes with a stock '88 XT6 -mike

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wac Scooby Specialist Member#: 689 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Lebanon, NH, USA Vehicle: 2005 Outback 2.5 XT Champagne Gold Opal	Edwin, You saw the two ZX3's yesterday at NHIS, right? The blue one was running in the low 32's in stock class, 2-3 seconds faster than our Sube's! The owner bought that car for about 14K. That same car did quite a wheel hop sideways over a cone at the NESCC auto-x in Orange last month. Nimble little car, but maybe a little too tall for its own good. -WaC Wayne

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JaiMak Top Scoob 004 Member#: 697 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TSC headquarters Vehicle: 1999 Top Scoob #4 Satin White Pearl	I personally really like the focus, if it had been around before I bought my TS I might have gotten that. Still trying to convince my brother to pick one up. I'd do the same thing as tyrmeltr, get it as a daily driver, save the scooby for the weekends and throw on some boost! Good buy, the focus is such a cool little car.

06-08-2000, 05:52 PM	#19
RonnyHo Scooby Newbie Member#: 1625 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	But it is no Impreza, am I right, am I right! Thanks Ronny Ho

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adi Scooby Newbie Member#: 1551 Join Date: May 2000 Location: UT, USA Vehicle: 2003 WRX WR Blue	Bassem: The Sedan and wagon foci are made in Michigan, but the ZX3 is made in Mexico. YellowR592: The foci are stocked, but dont have many option configurations, and half the people are ordereing theirs. I went in on Saturday to look at them and went home Tuesday with my ZX3. I was torn between a focus and a l coupe imprreza, finally decided to get the focus.

06-08-2000, 06:26 PM	#21
N/A Scooby Specialist Member#: 133 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland (not by choice) Vehicle: 2003 Echo-daily car silver	I know that the UK is getting a Cosworth version but they also recently got a factory turbo'd Focus. It was 215hp FWD and looked fairly decent. The people from Top Gear said they liked it but it had a butt load of torque steer. The front end and hood on it looked nothing like a factory car to me. I wonder if hte US will see the turbo non-Cosworth version? The same episode had some really nice looking Alfa.

06-09-2000, 07:10 AM	#22
RotrPwr Scooby Newbie Member#: 1506 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Charlotte, NC Vehicle: 1993 RX-7 Competition Yellow Mica	yeah and anti-GS400 too.....lol

06-09-2000, 08:45 AM	#23
The_extreme Scooby Newbie Member#: 1520 Join Date: May 2000	hey nearly bought a focus too - $base zx3's can be had for about $11k in NH (ha ha ha no sales tax ) - Decided on the soobie instead even though the zx3 is quicker 0-60 cheers Jeff Good to see that the US is finally getting another European Ford - and not the usual Tempo's, Taurus, Thunderchicken, rustangs, etc etc ....... Now if we can just convince them to send us Cosworth Escorts

06-09-2000, 09:21 AM	#24
NickSTi Scooby Specialist Member#: 626 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Miami FL Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Black Diamond Pearl	Focus is a nice car, but i don't go much for the styling. I hope the new subie body styling keeps it round and not edgy like most are doin!