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By: Christian202...
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08/20/2008

This was a great, peppy little car that ran GREAT! Where it lacked in performance it made up for in economy & versatility. It had more headroom & legroom than other small cars I've owned and was very dependable. This car looks great with custom wheels and a dropped suspension; I just didn't have it long enough to get that far.

Pros: Economy
Cons: Performance
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Fun And Reliable

By: Escudo_158
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10/18/2009

Reliable, never needs repairs, 28 - 32MPG. Fun, small. Most people like its appearance. Performance is okay car is very light. Very cheap car to own. Fun to drive. Yes for the fourth time only 6 more words to go go.

Pros: Fun
Cons: If you are very tall
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Fun And Nimble

By: Kyle1869
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07/01/2009

Simple car with space for 4 comfortably. comfortable seats. Not to much stock power but great around corners. cheap car hence the reason i bought it. fine on the highway, wish it had a limited slip differential though. but its a good car

Pros: Handles well
Cons: looks
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Lots Of Potential For This Li'l Hatchback

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By: Joe3865
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10/15/2008

Performance - The ZX3 gets up to speed at a decent rate and stops when I need it to. It handles like a dream even at high speeds. Hoping to put a 2.3Duratec w/6spd trans which will improve acceleration and overall power.
Build is great no problems there.
Looked too plain when I bought it so I've modified it a little. Cheap parts.
Great on gas (about 32-33 MPG when I'm cruising 25-28 MPG when i'm running it hard). Very low maintenance aside from keeping it clean.
Any car is fun to drive if it goes 100+. The ZX3 does... but shuts off @ 110.

Pros: cheap parts
Cons: not fast enough stock tuned
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Focus On Focus

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By: Mark5699
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06/23/2008

Quality, looks and dependability

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Best Car I Owned Yet.

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By: Chris9503
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05/18/2008

Got the base model with 5 spd manual.  At first it took some getting used to because of the styling and hatchback, but i soon fell in love with it because of its handling and practicality.  So much fun to drive!

Pros: Fun to drive, cheap to fix and own, practical, if you are into modifying there are no limits.
Cons: styling takes some getting used to.
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Stylish And Dependable Car.

By: Russell399
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04/13/2008

This car is fun to drive - solid. It has interesting looks and is roomy enough to carry music equipment. Gas mileage is so-so in town, excellent on highway.

Pros: I like the looks of the car and it is solid, reliable transportation.
Cons: I hated the process of buying this car. Others must have had similar experience because the dealer went out of business.
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Very Solid Small Car For The Price

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By: Paul844
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04/08/2008

A well built and thought out modern hatch.  Drove it for 3 years and had no problems.   Mine was lightly modified and handled superb despite tires.

Pros: Handsome, handles very well, great stock transmission (5-speed), well thought out interior, reliable, economic, great for price, and very spacious.
Cons: Engine is a little lacking compared to rest of car, a little too large for a hatch, rear drum brakes in 2003 is rediculous.
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Good Reliable Transportation

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By: Jeff1832
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03/19/2008

I have experienced only one flaw with the vehicle.  The rear window defrost has not fully worked since I got the car but I got it used.  I have had great success in reliability and enjoy the manual transaxle.  It shifts solid and the clutch does not seem to slip at all.  I have got has high as 35 mpg on the highway avg and as bad as 24 mpg for around town avg.

Pros: Reliable and fun to drive, ride quality is good and interior remains tight and no rattles
Cons: Mine has no A/C or cruise so its hot in the summer and highway driving can be more tiring.
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Sporty Little Car

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03/15/2008

Excellent little car, sporty & fun! If set up right can have real performance! Recommend a cold air intake or chip or if you want real power, stick a mustang 5.0 with a set of shorty headers!

Pros: EXCELLENT ACCELERATION, ALLOY WHEELS, DOHC
Cons: SUSPENSION
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