100,000+ Mileage Foci, Post here..

[Fattie]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[sveetfocus]

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

[SuperFocusMan]

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