Any and all opinions on Ford ZX2s please - Page 2

SpoiledMan · 06-27-05, 12:40

Would it really cost you that much to drive the Max for two more years?

hirosh · 06-27-05, 01:24

as my friend would say "buy the ZX2. that front end is built for speed. they even used it in the NHRA Pro-Stock class."

but really, if you drove it and liked it, i think that is all that matters. well, that and the car having been well maintained and taken care of. and it helps your brother is a ford mechanic, maybe he can take a look at it and give you his opinion. another plus is the ford racing catalogue has some parts for this car, mainly suspension stuff the last time i looked.

White95Max · 06-27-05, 01:51

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

Would it really cost you that much to drive the Max for two more years?

Problem 1: The dents. They p*ss me off every time I wash the car, dry the car, clay the car, polish the car....you get the point.

Problem 2: Fuel. Yes it would be a significant difference with fuel costs, because the Max takes premium and the ZX2 takes regular. Although midgrade is the same price as regular here so I'd put Midgrade in the ZX2. It also goes an extra 8-10 mpg farther per gallon of gas, and saves roughly $0.15 per gallon.

Problem 3: Mileage: My car has been giving me problems lately, and I'm tired of it. So far this year I've replaced a halfshaft, hub assembly, EGR solenoid valve, and I'm getting the alternator replaced tomorrow morning (part costs $160, labor is ~$100. Luckily for me, the alternator was under warranty from being replaced 2.5yrs ago, so it should be free).

Problem 4: THE DENTS!!!

truzoom · 06-27-05, 02:10

Since you aren't investing too much in the car and gas mileage is an important factor, the ZX2 will probably be the best option within the <$5000 range, especially since it has low miles. I would say get a Civic, but I don't think it would be easy to find a late model one under 5 grand.

White95Max · 06-27-05, 02:25

I looked at Civics and Accords, but two things seem to stand out that I don't like:

The number of the that had altezza taillights and huge mufflers and stuff was enormous.
Any of them within my price range were really old or had very high miles.

TRUCKERBAER · 06-27-05, 06:00

Don't knock those buicks until you drive one, the best thing for the long haul, I like my comfort. 180,000 miles and still going.