[Drivesthebeast]

I got $6500 for my trade in on my ZX3, which was about $750 more than what I had left owing on it. I also got to remove the 17's, and the stereo, and sell that stuff privately. Luckily, that stuff sold to local people, and I didn't do so bad afterall. Personally, I would look for an ST, no if's/ands/but's about it. The stock suspension is like night and day compared to the regular sedans, the exhaust looks and sounds like an MBRP, the engine has lots of torque, and responds to aftermarket mods with ease. With that engine and the Cosworth stuff from FS, you can have anywhere from 150-200+hp NA in it. I think the SE and SES look silly with the GFX package, since ford decided to put 00-03 15" SE rims on them, and left the stock ride height which looks like a 4x4.

Anyways, see what dealers will give you on a trade in first, and then decide if you want to go that route, or sell private, and then go put a hefty down payment on an 07.

Good luck...