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#1 ·
This thread is to welcome new members. Stop in, tell us what you drive, how you found us, and say "Hi". Welcome to Focus Fanatics.[welcome]
 
#768 ·
Hello... I drive a 2005 Focus ZX4 SE. Just bought it from a dealer a few days ago. Great car. Only problem with it is the check engine light came on and I have to bring it back to the dealer next week.

I just hope they do not give me a problem at the dealer. I love the car but feel I got taken advantage of somehow by the dealer. In NY inspections on dealer cars are supposed to be less than 30 days old of when you take the car and the inspection on mine is from March. The code was P0420 so I am hoping it is just an O2 sensor and not the cat. I don't get any rotten egg smell or major performance problems.
 
#771 ·
Yea of course. Its a 24K 24M warranty. The dealer is giving me a hard time with the P0420. Im bringing her to the shop I regulary visit. He will probably hook me up without a wait time of a week. The dealer said they were unwilling to give me a loaner and that they would need the car for up to a week to order the parts. Basically a run around. I work about 40 miles away and need the car since I work nights. So my plan is to bring it in to the shop Wednesday and see if they take the warranty I have. It's Whyns so they should. I'll be putting in a BBB report on the dealer as well as NYS for giving me a car with an inspection more than 30 days old. The inspection was from March. I called them out on that and they said it was 90 days while it clearly states on the NYS DMV website it must be 30 days or less.

It's funny when I asked him about a loaner he said that there was an enterprise across the street that I could get a rent a car. Why should I pay a single penny for it when they let the car go off the lot knowing it had a CEL on that they probably just erased? It's my first time buying a car from a dealer so I know they took advantage of me. I guess I will learn the hard way.
 
#777 ·
welcome!!! i just traded in my 03 sedan

hello everybody! thanks for the awesome page for all of us newbies. i drive a pitch black 2003 ZX5 SVT. i love all the amazing info on here. i have only been on here for a day and i have learned more than i would have imagined about anything i want to know.

thanks!
welcome!!!!


I created a thread introducing myself, but I ought to make a post here.

I just discovered the site through surfing, as I really like the Ford Focus and I was looking for an owners site in which I could learn more technical info about it. I do not currently own a Focus, though I hope to buy one in the near future once I get some money saved up. Currently I drive a 1998 Dodge Caravan.
well, i hope you find all you are looking fo on here.

[welcome][ffrocks][welcome][ffrocks]
 
#776 ·
I created a thread introducing myself, but I ought to make a post here.

I just discovered the site through surfing, as I really like the Ford Focus and I was looking for an owners site in which I could learn more technical info about it. I do not currently own a Focus, though I hope to buy one in the near future once I get some money saved up. Currently I drive a 1998 Dodge Caravan.
 
#779 ·
Just another newb

Hey all.
Preparing for my trip in the morning to pick up my first SVT. It's a silver 2004 3-door that I found in IL. Trading my Ranger Edge on it...even up.
Hope to be able to post a picture real soon (as if you haven't seen one like mine). Anyway, real excited to finally own one, that is, in case something goes wrong with the deal.

Personally, I'm 41 y/o and drive a plethora of old Fords, including a '66 Mustang, '64 F100 short and wide, 2005 H-D RoadKing and soon a 2004 Focus SVT 3-door, moonroof delete :(

ScottRod
Warsaw, IN
 
#780 ·
Hey all.
Preparing for my trip in the morning to pick up my first SVT. It's a silver 2004 3-door that I found in IL. Trading my Ranger Edge on it...even up.
Hope to be able to post a picture real soon (as if you haven't seen one like mine). Anyway, real excited to finally own one, that is, in case something goes wrong with the deal.

Personally, I'm 41 y/o and drive a plethora of old Fords, including a '66 Mustang, '64 F100 short and wide, 2005 H-D RoadKing and soon a 2004 Focus SVT 3-door, moonroof delete :(

ScottRod
Warsaw, IN
cool!!! welcome to the site. you'll love the svt!
 
#781 ·
Guess I should introduce myself here. Been on FJ for 8 years, lurked the fanatics site for a while, been impressed with the gallery and How-To articles on this site.

Finally joined and met up with some local (rocky mtn) fanatics this weekend for a nice twisty cruise. I felt like a government agent being escorted by 4 bodyguards LOL



I drive a 2001 ZX3, #17 (refer the the 'how many cars have you owned' thread)
Mods are listed in my profile, still trying to figure out how to add my images to the gallery, the bulk uploader keeps saying my image is too small. This is my 2nd Focus, purchased 18 months ago from a friend in Portland. Low miles and hoping to keep it a classic for the next 40 years.

Grew up in Socal, moved to SLC with my wife 3 years ago.. Technically unemployed entrepreneur, I run a skateboard company and survive mostly on my web hosting and printing companies. Been an artist and car junkie most my life, as well as a jerk on occasion :)
[shhh]
 
#783 ·
Hello

So, in a sudden semi-impulse, but one that by all accounts will only improve my finances, I have sold my 2002 ATX Cougar with 150k miles, which I barely knew as far as cars go (2 years of ownership), and purchased a brand new 2010 Ford Focus SE.

The story (feel free to skip): Because I drive so much I've put so many miles on my Cougar that it was getting to be a real pain to keep it running, and I still had about 2 years left to pay it all off. The past 6 months have been good but recently I just replaced the rear brakes, rear sway bar end links, and a front tie rod end and just found out it needs even more work (two struts and front rotors). "Bah, no biggy, I'll get it all fixed" I said. Well, just the other day, there's now a fun little grinding coming from the engine that comes and goes when starting, I think it's the starter clutch not disengaging properly. Also the front suspension is squeaking like crazy (been doing that for a while now though but it's getting worse), the paint clear coat is coming off (on top of the previous owners horrible maintenance of the body, want to beat him/her senseless for what they did to it), and recently both the transmission and/or the engine doesn't sound and feel 100%. Also, it needs new tires. So, after being bored sitting at the local Ford dealership waiting for a ride I got to talking. Before I knew it, and after spending 6 hours running numbers, checking budgets, test driving cars, and reviewing my options, I came to the conclusion that I would spend only slightly more per month, on average, if I bought a brand new, low-end car. I figured as long as I can replace my ATX Cougar with a MTX with similar features it's sporty and practical enough for my tastes and I ending up settling on the Focus.



2010 Ford Focus SE, MTX, fully loaded with Ford's sync system. Drives great, has decent low-end torque for an I4 and I'm getting 40 MPG! Since 95% of my driving is at 70 MPH on the freeway it should make a great commuting car, really spacious in the front, a pleasure to drive, really happy with it.

I'm quite happy with it, though I already miss my Cougar. I love the way the Cougar's look, even beat up and crappy like mine was. Still though, the Focus looks great as well in a more domestic lifestyle kinda way and if I ever get bored with my "family sedan" style car I'll just do little wheel spin at each traffic light (which I can do now! Yay for not having an auto-tragic!).

A little about me: I am a 24 year old structural engineer from central Maine, lived here most of my life. Love cars, wish I had more money for them but all my other hobbies are wayyyy too expensive. Paintball, flying (licensed pilot), video games, women, they all take a lot of money. I also am a decent weekend warrior under the car and really enjoy working on cars and getting dirty (I just hate spending money on them when I don't want too). Other things about me: this is only the 2nd car I've ever owned (3rd if you count the car I bought for my ex-fience, long story there), I was born in Colorado, I was voted the coolest dork you will ever meet, and I recently discovered a love of languages by learning the fictional language from the movie Avatar (mostly useless I know but it's great for picking up women).

So, I'm going to hang around here, maybe make a post or two every once and while (and hopefully fool you guys into thinking I actually know what I'm talking about).
 
#785 ·
So, in a sudden semi-impulse, but one that by all accounts will only improve my finances, I have sold my 2002 ATX Cougar with 150k miles, which I barely knew as far as cars go (2 years of ownership), and purchased a brand new 2010 Ford Focus SE.

The story (feel free to skip): Because I drive so much I've put so many miles on my Cougar that it was getting to be a real pain to keep it running, and I still had about 2 years left to pay it all off. The past 6 months have been good but recently I just replaced the rear brakes, rear sway bar end links, and a front tie rod end and just found out it needs even more work (two struts and front rotors). "Bah, no biggy, I'll get it all fixed" I said. Well, just the other day, there's now a fun little grinding coming from the engine that comes and goes when starting, I think it's the starter clutch not disengaging properly. Also the front suspension is squeaking like crazy (been doing that for a while now though but it's getting worse), the paint clear coat is coming off (on top of the previous owners horrible maintenance of the body, want to beat him/her senseless for what they did to it), and recently both the transmission and/or the engine doesn't sound and feel 100%. Also, it needs new tires. So, after being bored sitting at the local Ford dealership waiting for a ride I got to talking. Before I knew it, and after spending 6 hours running numbers, checking budgets, test driving cars, and reviewing my options, I came to the conclusion that I would spend only slightly more per month, on average, if I bought a brand new, low-end car. I figured as long as I can replace my ATX Cougar with a MTX with similar features it's sporty and practical enough for my tastes and I ending up settling on the Focus.



2010 Ford Focus SE, MTX, fully loaded with Ford's sync system. Drives great, has decent low-end torque for an I4 and I'm getting 40 MPG! Since 95% of my driving is at 70 MPH on the freeway it should make a great commuting car, really spacious in the front, a pleasure to drive, really happy with it.

I'm quite happy with it, though I already miss my Cougar. I love the way the Cougar's look, even beat up and crappy like mine was. Still though, the Focus looks great as well in a more domestic lifestyle kinda way and if I ever get bored with my "family sedan" style car I'll just do little wheel spin at each traffic light (which I can do now! Yay for not having an auto-tragic!).

A little about me: I am a 24 year old structural engineer from central Maine, lived here most of my life. Love cars, wish I had more money for them but all my other hobbies are wayyyy too expensive. Paintball, flying (licensed pilot), video games, women, they all take a lot of money. I also am a decent weekend warrior under the car and really enjoy working on cars and getting dirty (I just hate spending money on them when I don't want too). Other things about me: this is only the 2nd car I've ever owned (3rd if you count the car I bought for my ex-fience, long story there), I was born in Colorado, I was voted the coolest dork you will ever meet, and I recently discovered a love of languages by learning the fictional language from the movie Avatar (mostly useless I know but it's great for picking up women).

So, I'm going to hang around here, maybe make a post or two every once and while (and hopefully fool you guys into thinking I actually know what I'm talking about).


nice!!!! congrats on the car!!


welcome to the site!!!

[welcome][ffrocks]
 
#791 ·
Soon to be new owner

Buying a SVT EAP. Currently in process of getting an 04 relatively low miles and with all options, infra-red 3 dr. Stock except for exhaust. Car will be used to commute 45 miles each way. Other cars are a vovlo v70r awd wagon and a ford flex. Looking forward to learning more about my car.
[cheers]
Kevin
 
#792 ·
Buying a SVT EAP. Currently in process of getting an 04 relatively low miles and with all options, infra-red 3 dr. Stock except for exhaust. Car will be used to commute 45 miles each way. Other cars are a vovlo v70r awd wagon and a ford flex. Looking forward to learning more about my car.
[cheers]
Kevin
nice! welcome to the site!
[welcome][ffrocks]
 
#796 ·
Hey everyone I just bought a used focus last week! Its a '01 zx3 hatchback, silver in color...it has an S2 badge on the side. What can you tell me about this? It seems to be something to do with the suspention but all I see under it is the usual sway bars in front and back. Thanks!!
 
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