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2 Be Or Not 2 Be?
#1
so i have a dilemma....i have a 2000 zx3 yellow( <_< ) with no options, rusting out, 1 working manual window, Canadian tire special radio, rips in seats, scratches....pretty much on its last legs 210,000km plus. i have a rebuilt motor, ready to swap in....now heres the problem i dont think i want to spend the time, effort and money to swap it into the lack luster zx3 . soooooo im thinking of picking up a 2000-04 wagon, with power options and a sun roof.

what do you guys think? should i buy a wagon or restore the zx3?

the zx3 is nice, i love the body lines and the hatch but its pretty finished.

however wagons with power options and low km and good bodies are going for pretty cheap on kijiji and what not.....hmmmm can the wagon look good? ive done some research and the wagon is 10inches longer and 100lbs heavier, hmmmm


(i have some pics of my rebuilt motor but i dont know how to post them. if some one could tell me it would be much appreciated) :lol:
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2000 Black zx3-daily driver> Stealth bomber
custom "bigman" turbo, all Black everything, SVT blue interior,
SVT suspension, Magnaflow exhaust, AEM gauges
2000 Yellow ZX3...stock with MRBP exhaust...
1979 Mercury Capri 5.0 swap (work in progress)
2002 focus SE-wrecked/scraped/parted out RIP
1993 Vw Passat 1.9L tdi...das diesel sipper sold parted RIP
1993 mazda B2600 4x4 POS, parted, rusted to pieces
1990 Toyota 4runner 4x4 mud beast
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#2
Wagons are nice, good for hauling. I loved my wagon when I had it.

However if you want a ZX3....if look hard enough you'll find a clean zx3. It took me a few months to find one with a clean body, don't give up.
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#3
hardk0re,Apr 23 2010, 08:10 PM Wrote:Wagons are nice, good for hauling. I loved my wagon when I had it.

However if you want a ZX3....if look hard enough you'll find a clean zx3.  It took me a few months to find one with a clean body, don't give up.
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i had a sedan focus and it was $35 cheaper on insurance, 2 doors vs 4 doors, i wonder if there will be a difference between a wagon and a zx3? ive yet to see a nice wagon, im thinkin blacked out with gold rims? hmmmm lol
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2000 Black zx3-daily driver> Stealth bomber
custom "bigman" turbo, all Black everything, SVT blue interior,
SVT suspension, Magnaflow exhaust, AEM gauges
2000 Yellow ZX3...stock with MRBP exhaust...
1979 Mercury Capri 5.0 swap (work in progress)
2002 focus SE-wrecked/scraped/parted out RIP
1993 Vw Passat 1.9L tdi...das diesel sipper sold parted RIP
1993 mazda B2600 4x4 POS, parted, rusted to pieces
1990 Toyota 4runner 4x4 mud beast
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#4
http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss97/Focus4-6/


i wish i had the money :angry: a V8 focus would be amazing!!!
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2000 Black zx3-daily driver> Stealth bomber
custom "bigman" turbo, all Black everything, SVT blue interior,
SVT suspension, Magnaflow exhaust, AEM gauges
2000 Yellow ZX3...stock with MRBP exhaust...
1979 Mercury Capri 5.0 swap (work in progress)
2002 focus SE-wrecked/scraped/parted out RIP
1993 Vw Passat 1.9L tdi...das diesel sipper sold parted RIP
1993 mazda B2600 4x4 POS, parted, rusted to pieces
1990 Toyota 4runner 4x4 mud beast
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#5
Wagons are the cheapest to insure!

And done right will look pimp!!

p.s i have LED tails for a wagon in the 4sale section lol
2002 pitch black ZX3
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SL8RZZX3,Apr 23 2010, 08:41 PM Wrote:Wagons are the cheapest to insure!

And done right will look pimp!!

p.s i have LED tails for a wagon in the 4sale section lol
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hmmm maybe ill just have to get a wagon, the extra space would be nice,
at my work we use one as a parts car, we stuff everything in there!

maybe ill buy those lights off of you.....if i decide on the wagon,

anyone wanna buy a 2000 Yellow zx3??? :lol:
PPSSSSSSSSSTTTTT......CHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

2000 Black zx3-daily driver> Stealth bomber
custom "bigman" turbo, all Black everything, SVT blue interior,
SVT suspension, Magnaflow exhaust, AEM gauges
2000 Yellow ZX3...stock with MRBP exhaust...
1979 Mercury Capri 5.0 swap (work in progress)
2002 focus SE-wrecked/scraped/parted out RIP
1993 Vw Passat 1.9L tdi...das diesel sipper sold parted RIP
1993 mazda B2600 4x4 POS, parted, rusted to pieces
1990 Toyota 4runner 4x4 mud beast
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#7
i love my wagon over the zx5 i had before
It my not be fast but its LOUD
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#8
willcann,Apr 23 2010, 09:34 PM Wrote:i love my wagon over the zx5 i had before
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ya im not a fan of the zx5 i think it looks awkward with the 4 doors and hatch.

any mods to your wagon???
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2000 Black zx3-daily driver> Stealth bomber
custom "bigman" turbo, all Black everything, SVT blue interior,
SVT suspension, Magnaflow exhaust, AEM gauges
2000 Yellow ZX3...stock with MRBP exhaust...
1979 Mercury Capri 5.0 swap (work in progress)
2002 focus SE-wrecked/scraped/parted out RIP
1993 Vw Passat 1.9L tdi...das diesel sipper sold parted RIP
1993 mazda B2600 4x4 POS, parted, rusted to pieces
1990 Toyota 4runner 4x4 mud beast
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#9
lowered 1.5 cat back custom painted hood, racing seats, cold air, SOON lol AR 16's rolling on 225-45-16s, custom audio and a basement of stuff to come
It my not be fast but its LOUD
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#10
http://www.focuscanada.net/forum/index.php...topic=27102&hl=
It my not be fast but its LOUD
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#11
willcann,Apr 23 2010, 09:51 PM Wrote:http://www.focuscanada.net/forum/index.php...topic=27102&hl=
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pretty stock exterior, nice hood though, you air brush?
would look sick with some rims. im thinking if i do buy a wagon, black, black tinted windows, multi-spoke 17's 2010 focus rims, maybe bronze or gold, maybe a svt front bumper.
The wagon wouldnt look bad with a 2 tone, white with a blacked out roof line would look sick! ive yet to see it. :D
PPSSSSSSSSSTTTTT......CHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

2000 Black zx3-daily driver> Stealth bomber
custom "bigman" turbo, all Black everything, SVT blue interior,
SVT suspension, Magnaflow exhaust, AEM gauges
2000 Yellow ZX3...stock with MRBP exhaust...
1979 Mercury Capri 5.0 swap (work in progress)
2002 focus SE-wrecked/scraped/parted out RIP
1993 Vw Passat 1.9L tdi...das diesel sipper sold parted RIP
1993 mazda B2600 4x4 POS, parted, rusted to pieces
1990 Toyota 4runner 4x4 mud beast
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#12
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-c...QAdIdZ193952657

hmmmmmm :ph34r: not bad at all....
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2000 Black zx3-daily driver> Stealth bomber
custom "bigman" turbo, all Black everything, SVT blue interior,
SVT suspension, Magnaflow exhaust, AEM gauges
2000 Yellow ZX3...stock with MRBP exhaust...
1979 Mercury Capri 5.0 swap (work in progress)
2002 focus SE-wrecked/scraped/parted out RIP
1993 Vw Passat 1.9L tdi...das diesel sipper sold parted RIP
1993 mazda B2600 4x4 POS, parted, rusted to pieces
1990 Toyota 4runner 4x4 mud beast
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#13
buzz2.0,Apr 24 2010, 12:08 AM Wrote:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-c...QAdIdZ193952657

hmmmmmm :ph34r:  not bad at all....
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Jump on that car! Black 5spd are hard to find!! make sure to ask what happened to the alloy rims as they would have come with at least 15's stock
2002 pitch black ZX3
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Mach HIDs, 02 RS upper grille, Cervini's body kit, DTM drop mirrors, D2 coilovers, purple focussport strut tower bar and chrome rear bar, purple FC tb, Powerworks supercharger, optima yellow top, SVT ceramic coated header,Random Tech SVT/Zetec hi-flow cat , bosal flex, vibrant cat back with custom dual tips, b&m short throw shifter, pro-fit fuel door, shorty antenna, race-pedals.com "focus" pedals, clear 3rd brake light, SVT hvac controls, Transfer Racing billet hvac knobs, RS shift knob, RS Sparco E-brake handle, Mazda3 rear wiper, CarZone 3 piece roof wing, 17" Keskin KT4 wheels

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#14
SL8RZZX3,Apr 23 2010, 10:41 PM Wrote:Wagons are the cheapest to insure!

And done right will look pimp!!

p.s i have LED tails for a wagon in the 4sale section lol
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I wouldn't say that, I was going to trade the wifes Sentra for a 02 Wagon and it was $200 every 6 months more than my SVT. In my area the insurance said the wagons seemed to have a higher accident rate. Check wit your specific isurance first. I thought the wagon would have been less too!
David
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#15
Well if you want to give away your focus for a couple of pennies I can use it for a winter beater.
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My Rides on Car Domain

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - Daily Driver
2008 Lincoln MKX Limited Edition - Grocery Getter
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 - Rode and Sold
2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade - Offroaded and Sold
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - R.I.P. Electrical Fire
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 - Traded in Now DrunkinMonkeys Car
2003 Ford Taurus Wagon - Inherited Drove and Sold
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo - Award Winning 336 WHP - Parted and Scraped
1990 Ford Festiva - My 1st Car

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#16
buzz2.0,Apr 23 2010, 10:49 PM Wrote:
SL8RZZX3,Apr 23 2010, 08:41 PM Wrote:Wagons are the cheapest to insure!

And done right will look pimp!!

p.s i have LED tails for a wagon in the 4sale section lol
[right][snapback]305798[/snapback][/right]

hmmm maybe ill just have to get a wagon, the extra space would be nice,
at my work we use one as a parts car, we stuff everything in there!

maybe ill buy those lights off of you.....if i decide on the wagon,

anyone wanna buy a 2000 Yellow zx3??? :lol:
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Just remember it is now going to be virtually impossible to get an aftermarket suspension for a wagon.
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P

2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway


New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come

* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
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#17
My buddy has one that he never put on and is willing to part with
DruZX3 You Tube Page
My Rides on Car Domain

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - Daily Driver
2008 Lincoln MKX Limited Edition - Grocery Getter
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 - Rode and Sold
2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade - Offroaded and Sold
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - R.I.P. Electrical Fire
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 - Traded in Now DrunkinMonkeys Car
2003 Ford Taurus Wagon - Inherited Drove and Sold
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo - Award Winning 336 WHP - Parted and Scraped
1990 Ford Festiva - My 1st Car

[Image: ZX3PixelCarEngineVIEW.png]
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#18
ZX3_2NV,Apr 29 2010, 05:27 PM Wrote:My buddy has one that he never put on and is willing to part with
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Tell me more lol
It my not be fast but its LOUD
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#19
Even KW makes coilovers for the wagon now i believe

Wagon + suspension = sick

Air ride is best on wagons tho

edit: sorry H&R makes coilovers
2002 pitch black ZX3
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Mach HIDs, 02 RS upper grille, Cervini's body kit, DTM drop mirrors, D2 coilovers, purple focussport strut tower bar and chrome rear bar, purple FC tb, Powerworks supercharger, optima yellow top, SVT ceramic coated header,Random Tech SVT/Zetec hi-flow cat , bosal flex, vibrant cat back with custom dual tips, b&m short throw shifter, pro-fit fuel door, shorty antenna, race-pedals.com "focus" pedals, clear 3rd brake light, SVT hvac controls, Transfer Racing billet hvac knobs, RS shift knob, RS Sparco E-brake handle, Mazda3 rear wiper, CarZone 3 piece roof wing, 17" Keskin KT4 wheels

Classic Painting
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#20
If you get a wagon, ball it out with a custom sunroof in the trunk area.

Then you and your lady can see the Stars while being in the back.

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