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Old 04-06-2006, 06:06 PM   #1
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Hi everyone,

New (ish) member to this Forum just saying Hello!

Got my 2.0Ltr Zetec in March this year and still can't get the smile off my face each time I take her out for a spin. Even just the ride to work and back. In fact, thats the hi-lights of the day !!

She's a Red, 3 door maual, pretty much standard equipment, except body kit (which may have been a standard fit in Oz ?) and a K & N filter. BUT, I do have plans for her.
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Old 04-06-2006, 09:07 PM   #2
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Congrats, hope you love the car as much as the rest of us do on here
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Old 05-06-2006, 05:05 PM   #3
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Old 05-06-2006, 10:28 PM   #4
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what are the plans dude?
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Old 07-06-2006, 01:39 PM   #5
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She's a Red, 3 door maual, pretty much standard equipment, except body kit (which may have been a standard fit in Oz ?) and a K & N filter. BUT, I do have plans for her.

Sorry to be a pain, but 3 door Zetec???? Only comes in 5 yeah??
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Old 07-06-2006, 01:41 PM   #6
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I suppose pre LS. I don't know much about ones before LS. Pre LS not 2.0L: though?
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Old 07-06-2006, 01:43 PM   #7
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:43 PM   #8
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Sorry to be a pain, but 3 door Zetec???? Only comes in 5 yeah??
the previous LR model had 3 door models...ford is currently assessing the possibility of adding the 3 door, estate/wagon and diesel variants if sales get stronger.
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:46 PM   #9
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I don't think I'd like 3 door anyway. Too lazy to move to let people in the back and when they get in they always scuff the seats and sides. 5 door makes it look less like a little car too
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:47 PM   #10
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i agree...but the 3 door st[xr5 in aussie speak] looks a stunner...
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:49 PM   #11
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the previous LR model had 3 door models...ford is currently assessing the possibility of adding the 3 door, estate/wagon and diesel variants if sales get stronger.

Previous LR Model was not 2.0L though was it?? Or only Zetec?? Oh I see it was missing a few Kw too.
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:50 PM   #12
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and here it is...looks very sporty...but i like the practicality of the 5 door.
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Old 07-06-2006, 03:06 PM   #13
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i agree...but the 3 door st[xr5 in aussie speak] looks a stunner...

XR5T in Aussie Speak is a 5 door too is it not?

https://www.ford.com.au/newfocus/xr5/index.asp
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Old 07-06-2006, 06:05 PM   #14
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Previous LR Model was not 2.0L though was it?? Or only Zetec?? Oh I see it was missing a few Kw too.
LR Focus CL was 1.8 litre in manual and 2 litre in auto (and LX? ), Zetec was 2 litre with different state of tune.
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Old 07-06-2006, 06:23 PM   #15
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XR5T in Aussie Speak is a 5 door too is it not?

https://www.ford.com.au/newfocus/xr5/index.asp
XR5 means 5 cylinders, XR8s dont have 8 doors do they? :
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the previous LR model had 3 door models...ford is currently assessing the possibility of adding the 3 door, estate/wagon and diesel variants if sales get stronger.

I would get a TDi Wagon in a flash!
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Old 07-06-2006, 08:12 PM   #17
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Astra diesel is here next month (1.9litre fuel economy of 4.8l/100km estimated) and they already have the 3 door and wagon.

So the fact that the there were 600 more focii sold than astras last month and there is only ONE focus variant (5 door) in comparison to holdens FOUR astra variants (5 door, 3 door, wagon, convertible) is pretty damn good, its looking good for focus.
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Old 08-06-2006, 04:39 AM   #18
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XR5T in Aussie Speak is a 5 door too is it not?

https://www.ford.com.au/newfocus/xr5/index.asp
i meant st in europe is xr5t in aussie land. too bad we dont get the 3 door variant...

and yes i dont see why ford shouldnt hold out much longer on adding more variants to the focus lineup. if they added the wagons, diesel and 3 doors, focus sales could surpass mazda3 and might claw some sales from the popular yet boring corolla.
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Sorry guy's, been away for a while.

So what are you saying ? No 3 door 2.0 ltr Zetecs ?

Mine definatly is. What's the story here ?
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Sorry guy's, been away for a while.

So what are you saying ? No 3 door 2.0 ltr Zetecs ?

Mine definatly is. What's the story here ?
I think they're referring to the new shape focus, where there are no 3 door variants in australia
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Old 13-06-2006, 01:38 PM   #21
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The old focus had 3 and 5 door versions and 1.8L and 2.0L versions. The Zetec was 2L either auto or manual. The CL was 1.8L.
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