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#1
09-25-2002, 01:00 PM
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Sell my BMW for a Ford Focus?
Call me crazy or what have you but I'm thinking about selling my 1990 BMW 535i for a 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 (hatchback). Does this sound really stupid to anyone? The main reason is that I need a car with better gas mileage. I'm currently getting 16.7mpg in city/highway driving. That's not awful I guess but 25/34 for the Focus sounds a lot better. And from what I've read and a test drive; I hear/feel the Focus hatch is a fun little car.
What do you think?
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09-25-2002, 07:48 PM
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From what you described - its not a bad thing to do. Your current car is 13 model years old, so as a daily driver you'd probably be better off with the Focus. Its not going to be as nice as the beamer, but I bet the Focus will have all the amenities that it has.
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09-26-2002, 11:01 AM
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Yeah, it makes some sense I guess. My Dad seemed like he wanted to talk me out of a Ford completly though. Reliabilty issues and all. This seems like hit and miss with the Focus though.
Its this: [IMG]C:\My Documents\My Pictures\BMW\e34\00031a.jpg[/IMG]
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09-26-2002, 11:03 AM
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Vs this:
[IMG]C:\My Documents\My Pictures\Cars\buyable\01focus.jpg[/IMG] Sorry, didn't know how to post 2 images in the same post until now!
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09-29-2002, 10:39 AM
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The Focus seems like a really different car. What do the new BMWs get in gas mileage? Also, expect to be treated differently at the dealership. Have you heard if reliability improved? If not, you may get even better mileage with it sitting in the repair facility a lot more.
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09-29-2002, 12:17 PM
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well i have to admit straight off, i'm not a huge fan of the focus..
although it does have some balls.. i agree it's time for you to get a new car... if it's gas your looking for.. look into a honda insight.. 70mpg..  doesn't pack much of a punch but it's a nice little car, and well for twice the milage it would be worth it..
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09-30-2002, 02:47 PM
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Ahh, I didn't mention my other prerequisite in my next car:
It needs to be fun to drive!  I've read that the Focus hatch is a fun car to drive and the shifter is better than the Celica GT. So, I'm liking the practicality that the Focus offers with storage (fold down seats), mileage, and driving appeal. Its kinda a quirky styled car but I believe that it gives it some individuality. I don't really want to be one of the other millions of Civics out there. The Insight gets great gas mileage but I doubt its fun to drive. 
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10-03-2002, 12:54 PM
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I can only afford a Focus ZX3 if its a 2000 model. That puts me in the under $8k range. I doubt I can find any car that's a 2002 model for that price range. Plus, my wife drives a 93 civic automatic. DON'T WANT A CIVIC!!!!
PS Man, THE4TH, you really like being the king of this forum. You're like the last post for every single thread on this topic I noticed!
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10-06-2002, 03:51 AM
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it's one of the forums thast doesn't get much attention so it's easy to get one on one's with people like yourself..
instead of 8 million people all at once.. but if cash is the case.. then yeah your zx3 idea is a good one, but i myself would not get the hatch i just don't like it..
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10-14-2002, 04:21 PM
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Well, thank you for your input. I appreciate it. Things have come up and we'll see if I can do this. I have to figure out how much my car will sell for before I really start to look for a replacement. And, my current car needs work!
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10-14-2002, 10:22 PM
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bring it to a dealer and tell them you are interested in a new car.. they are more than willing to work with you on the car..
it may take forever to sell it privately.. you'll get more that way .. but ya might not be able to sell it..
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10-18-2002, 12:37 PM
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I did that already. Wanna guess how much they offered me for a trade in? $3000.00! Do you know how ridiculous that is! The car is worth $6000-7000 and they offer me half that. Yeah, trading in may be easier but not even worth it. Used 2000 (no arm rest) ZX3 5spd (preferably built in the spring of 2000) is my best bet and what I'm looking for. I notice that people overprice these babies quite a bit so I could get in one for as little as $6500. We'll see.
I don't know, THE4TH, I would consider the Civic more but the wife already drives one (guess what, she's convinced its the only reliable car on earth! And her last repair bill was like $300+ and this happens each year when her car fails the emissions test). I don't think much of the base models and wouldn't want to be one of millions driving that car. I like how the ZX3 is rare in my area (I see maybe 2 a day), that it handles well, is fun to drive, gets good gas mileage, and is decently powered with a 5spd. It also offers decent interior room and tall drivers compliment the seats as being great (I'm 6'4'' and my wife is 5'11''). I've done quite a bit of research on the vehicle and if I can't have a BMW, this is what I want to replace it.
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10-19-2002, 01:02 AM
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by all means it is a fine vehicle.. i just don't like it in a hatch..
and i don't know what's wrong with your wife's car but i've never, ever had to replace anything but brakes on any of my past 6 hondas.. perhaps you should try a diff smog station ... but in any event goodluck selling the bimm and goodluck with buyin the zx3.. it is a nice car you will enjoy it..
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10-28-2002, 11:53 PM
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speed wise=slow
looks wise= alright gas wise= decent go with a 2002 civic hb si. I know its not the greatest looking car in the world but hell its quick, light and fast 
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