Shopping for a ZX5

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jt - 10 May 2004 15:08 GMT

I want to start looking for a ZX5. Trouble is one of the options I
want is traction control. For 2004 this option seems only to be
available with the 130hp 2.0L engine and is not available on cars w
the 2.3L engine and those seem to be few and far inbetween and non
existent in New York where I'm told there is a $1300 rebate for the
"green" 2.3L engine

Can I get traction control, full power equipment and full air bags on
the earlier models? Any pointers to places to find specs on
non-current models?

Or should I just wait and get a 2005. There doesn't seem to be much
advantgae to buying used as the ZX5 seems rare enough that it holds
more value than the sedans.

TIA
jt

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HbgpodLW - 10 May 2004 20:23 GMT

>I want to start looking for a ZX5. Trouble is one of the options I
>want is traction control. For 2004 this option seems only to be
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>TIA
>jt

Have you asked your dealer to search for what you want ? I'd think SOMEWHERE
in Ford they'd be able to check inventory to see where one is at...I know - I'm
dreaming but I gotta try. Where are you located at anyway ??? Then we can talk
seriously.
Linda

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NoRemorse - 11 May 2004 02:57 GMT

> >I want to start looking for a ZX5. Trouble is one of the options I
> >want is traction control. For 2004 this option seems only to be
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> seriously.
> Linda

Well, Ford dealers let you search their inventory online. At least, they do
that in my area (Chicago).

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HbgpodLW - 13 May 2004 05:46 GMT

>Well, Ford dealers let you search their inventory online. At least, they do
>that in my area (Chicago).

Good dealers yes...but a lot I run into are trying to push you off into
whatever they have on the lot...or what can you afford as a monthly payment.
When I ran into idiots like that I'd call the dealer and tell them why I
wouldn't buy from them because if they don't take me seriously I'll find
someone that does...and did too. Linda

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Benjamin Robinson - 14 May 2004 03:23 GMT

In alt.autos.ford.focus, on the "Re: Shopping for a ZX5" thread, NoRemorse
wrote:

>Well, Ford dealers let you search their inventory online. At least, they do
>that in my area (Chicago).

Same here in my area (Florida). I wanted a 2001 ZTS with the side air bags,
and they were able to locate one the next county over. If it's out there,
your dealer should be able to locate the ZX5 of your dreams -- although it
may have to be shipped in long-distance if it carries a really obscure
combination of options.

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jt - 14 May 2004 15:18 GMT

Thanks for the sugestions but:

> Can I get traction control, full power equipment and full air bags on
> the earlier models? Any pointers to places to find specs on
> non-current models?

There seems to be very low stock now I went to Manhattan Ford, a Ford
owned dealership, and they didn't have any ZX5s in stock. I figured
I'd look around for a used one but don't know if I'm likly to get
options I want so may have to wait for the 2005s to show up

jt

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