[kenseth_fan]

I saw my first 2005 last Sunday and went back Tuesday evening to have a closer look. Overall, I personally like the car, although Ford could have done a better job with the interior. The exterior changes are subtle, and the car is slightly rounded off! What impressed me was the fact that, according to the salesperson I talked to, was that Ford has supposedly addressed the premature brakewear issue. Also, they have dumped those cheap Goodyear Integrity tires that don't last worth a s***! The standard tire in now 15 inch Goodyear Eagles on steel rims. Unfortunately, the 2.0 Litre S.P.I. engine is gone, and according to the person I talked to, the only engine will be the ZTEC engine. I had one of those S.P.I. engines in my Escort and in my Focus. I think the unit is more than adequate power and is very economical, especially on the highway! I was also told that the PZED engine wouldn't be available in Canada. :( I have a 2002 that I'm more than happy with, but I do trade my cars every three or so years, just because I like having a new car all the time, and it's possible for me to do that! I was going to start to look in the spring of 2005, with the intension of getting something new in early 2006, And I was thinking of maybe upscaling to maybe the new 500. Not now! Come spring, 2005, I'll more than likely grab a new ZX4 equivalent to the ZTS, complete with moon roof! Not sure about leather seats though! Count me as one of the minority who likes the 2005! :rolleyes: