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Originally posted by AliasJerk:
I do like the look of the 03's a hell of a lot more... I understand what people mean by my "I cant afford this and that" stuff. But my dad said he would give me a loan and I could pay him back at my leasure. The only reason why I dont want an SVT is because of Differential and Syncro problems. I knew if I baught an SVT I would take awesome care of it since I know the problem areas... I probably will end up keeping the tour. im ordering parts some misc parts tomorrow so I can keep busy fixing it up back to better then it was before I baught it.
Dude, the ZX2 is TINY compared to anything that isn't a clown car. A friend of mine (petite chick) had one and I hated riding in it because it hurt to get in. You've got a pre-98 MTX Contour...that's got the rod shifter and the stronger diff, so just stick with that, build up the Zetec to make some more power if that's what you're looking for, and do the suspension when (if) you get the money. I bet your dad could swallow a $1000 loan for a BAT suspension and a new set of brakes or tires than the loan on a ZX2.
"Think of it, if you like, as a librarian with a G-string under the tweed." Clarkson on the Mondeo.
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I agree about keeping the contour. There isn't really a reason to go from a contour to an escort unless there is a serious problem with the contour and you're getting some great deal on the escort. Just keep the contour stock and running good and keeping save money and get something cool one day.
The zx2 isn't hard to get into. Atleast not for regular size people.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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Originally posted by SAV:
I liked my ZX2. And...um...it was pretty.
-SAV
But it was slow.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Originally posted by SAV:
I liked my ZX2. And...um...it was pretty.
-SAV
But it was slow.
actually they arent that slow...lock up the stock times for one,and compare it to a v6 duratec tour..iirc edmunds or mt had them at a 7.8 0-60
"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever."-Aristophanes.
--93 pgt,headers,intake,borla=14.9 1/4mile
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Originally posted by tour96se:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Originally posted by SAV:
I liked my ZX2. And...um...it was pretty.
-SAV
But it was slow.
actually they arent that slow...lock up the stock times for one,and compare it to a v6 duratec tour..iirc edmunds or mt had them at a 7.8 0-60
No, his was slow.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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