CLFOTD FOCUS edition

[welderdood]

Saw this and I think that it's pretty cool. Add some SVT bits and you got a winner !

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/2976752634.html

[S0RRY]

are you sure this isn't YOUR CAR?

[B3passatBMX]

SVT Wagon you say? This guy is actually from Ohio, it's a full cosworth built engine too.



If that CL wagon were closer I'd seriously snatch it up. I'd love one of those in a 5spd.

[GolfVIDriver]

I spy....factory leather, factory power moonroof, and a manual.

Now for the question that is on everyone's mind, since this is NY: Is this a 2.3L PZEV?

[BRealistic]

, since this is NY: Is this a 2.3L PZEV?

A 2003? Nope.

[Shin Akuma]

What makes this so special?
Serious question.

[GolfVIDriver]

It's just such an odd duck. Focus wagons are somewhat unusual, and the ones you see are hubcapped, auto trans rental specials. This is a very rare specification.

I still think it might be a PZEV too; that would make it really fun.

[bmann]

Saw this and I think that it's pretty cool. Add some SVT bits and you got a winner !

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/2976752634.html

Does the hood not close or is that just an OEM gap?

SVT Wagon you say? This guy is actually from Ohio, it's a full cosworth built engine too.



If that CL wagon were closer I'd seriously snatch it up. I'd love one of those in a 5spd.

That looks really good! Love the wheels, as basic as they are.

[Jamez]

That's pretty much my old car right there down to the color except for the leather and sunroof! If there ever was a truly a love/hate relationship in my life this was it. Great car with horrible reliability. Too bad I had to dump it because otherwise it's the kind of automotive swiss army knife you don't mind keeping for a long time.

[Egz]

Is this a 2.3L PZEV?

A 2003? Nope.

What makes you say that? NY got 2.3l PZEVs in 2003. Thats where my Focus came from.

There is a chance it could be the mythical unicorn. 2.3l + MTX + Wagon. And for under 3?

[200HP4dr]

If its for sale in a few weeks, I may be tempted to pick this up.

Chris

[Shin Akuma]

It's just such an odd duck. Focus wagons are somewhat unusual, and the ones you see are hubcapped, auto trans rental specials. This is a very rare specification.

I still think it might be a PZEV too; that would make it really fun.

Gotcha.
I think it's actually a pretty good price considering the used car market is so jacked up.

[arethirdytwo]

One of the people I dislike most in the world drives a MT Focus wagon... Sorry had to share haha.

[The Ninja]

I have been looking at getting a Focus Wagon to replace the Scion. Sadly though I am looking to get an auto.

[bzcat]

What makes you say that? NY got 2.3l PZEVs in 2003. Thats where my Focus came from.

There is a chance it could be the mythical unicorn. 2.3l + MTX + Wagon. And for under 3?

It looks that way... plus it is the fully loaded version with factory sunroof and leather. A very rare bird indeed if it is really an original NY/CARB car.

[Aonarch]

I would totally rock that, S/C it, coil overs, and Super turismos.

[zane!]

Did anyone else notice the "custom" bodywork on that hatch? I bet replacement hatches aren't too common.



I'd still buy it for the price and just beat the dent out.

[dubjager]

Did anyone else notice the "custom" bodywork on that hatch? I bet replacement hatches aren't too common.

I'd still buy it for the price and just beat the dent out.

I saw that too. Speed dimples I say.

[GRNWNV]

The rear windows on these things are insanely expensive, fyi.

[bzcat]

Did anyone else notice the "custom" bodywork on that hatch? I bet replacement hatches aren't too common.

I'd still buy it for the price and just beat the dent out.

Not many wagons were sold so junk yard parts probably not that easy to find. This looks like it hit the roof of underground parking when the gate was opened?

[Old Windy]

ZTW wagon with a manual..... If I was able I would pick it up. IIRC any wagon with a manual trans was / is rare.

[Egz]

Someone spoke to him, and it has been sold for days now. Not surprised, it was priced to move.

[Der Audidude]

Speed dimples I say.

Makes me think of

[Roboturner913]

Interior is a deal breaker on these:

[BRealistic]

Interior is a deal breaker on these:

You know.. when you are actually driving, you should only look out that glass thing up front while holding that leather wrapped round thing while occasionally glancing down at those dials with numbers.

[Roboturner913]

^

But what about when you're just sitting out in the driveway, listening to the radio or otherwise chilling out just being in your car. And don't say you don't do it, everybody here does.

[Benjamin.]

SVT suspension won't fit the rear of the wagon, so the simple/cheap SVT suspension swap is not an option on this body style.

[SSLByron]

SVT suspension won't fit the rear of the wagon, so the simple/cheap SVT suspension swap is not an option on this body style.

I'm pretty sure there's an adaptor kit.

[Egz]

SVT suspension won't fit the rear of the wagon, so the simple/cheap SVT suspension swap is not an option on this body style.

Technically it will. You just have to get the ST170 wagon suspension from Europe (ST170 being the same as the SVT)

Yea, I know, twisting words.

[Egz]

^

But what about when you're just sitting out in the driveway, listening to the radio or otherwise chilling out just being in your car. And don't say you don't do it, everybody here does.

What are you, 16? Why would I sit in my car in my driveway? Just go inside, and sit on the couch. Besides, on the occasions I do find myself in my car waiting for someone, I'm not caressing the interior.

[jettagli1991]

Not many wagons were sold so junk yard parts probably not that easy to find. This looks like it hit the roof of underground parking when the gate was opened?

There is usually at least one Focus wagon in the u-pull-it here at any given time. Rare, but not impossible to find. Not sure if the hatches were rust-prone though, the early Foci tend to be pretty rusty around here.

[FBMphil]

I looked for a MT-5 wagon for MONTHS before finally settling on a manual ZX3 which, apart from wear and tear items, has been rock solid for the 50k miles past my purchase at ~80k. These cars define crap shoot and in hindsight, I couldn't be happier than I didn't take my chances on a wagon.

[Benkennedy11]

my neighbour across the street had the exact same one, but with some aftermarket headlights. Another person I know has a black one. I guess ZTWs sold well up here in Canada.

[bikerboy]

I'd definitely drive that. And at that price, I'd be willing to drive it with the dented hatch for awhile so I could search for a new one.

Not sure if the hatches were rust-prone though, the early Foci tend to be pretty rusty around here.

You're pretty spot on about the rust. My sister's '01 Focus Wagon has reached this point. The rocker panels from the B-Pillars back and rear suspension cross-member are completely rusted through. At this point, I think we'll be replacing and junking the car, which is a shame because it runs great.

Random fact, these cars have a telescoping steering column, which really took me by surprise when we bought my sister's SE wagon. They have great steering response and the wheel is really well designed and a good diameter. Yeah, the interior may not be the best, but it's certainly no penalty box either.

[GolfVIDriver]

I sold mine because at 88K, the doors were JUSt starting to show rust at the inner seams. It was really disappointing, because it had literally been trouble free up to that point. It was in the midst of $4.00 a gallon gas, and the car was fetching a ridiculous amount of money, so I decided to cash in and go down to my 2500 Suburban.

At the time, it was a great move. But I won't lie, I always look at a clean ZX3 and cry a little inside. Such a rewarding car to drive...it was genuinely a driver's car.