Faults:

Numerous small complaints all fixed under warranty. Excellent dealer service! The constant control relay module blew, resulting in no A/C. Easy do-it-yourself fix, but the darn thing was $200. The serpentine belt tensioner blew at about 80,000. Should have done it myself for the $200 this mishap cost. Timing belt went about two weeks ago...$375 and a couple of return trips to the repair facility later (one of the cams was misaligned resulting in computer error) and the thing runs like new. Quality of the cloth upholstery is so-so, but has worn quite well. Sheepskins are definitely called for.

General Comments:

If you can find a good used one or a leftover 2003, buy it. Performance is on a par with far more expensive cars, aftermarket parts are plentiful - although nowhere near what you can find for a Honda - and overall quality is excellent. Don't let that "Made in Mexico" tag fool you. If you're buying used, have the transmission checked, especially the automatic. No problems with mine, and I'm still on the original clutch. Still, ZX2 discussion boards are full of transmission horror stories.

Faults:

My alternator went out at 85,000 miles. (Cheap repair under $100.00 DIY)

My Air conditioner went out at 90,000 miles. ($300.00 to repair computer sensor)

Timing belt broke at 118,000 miles. (Another cheap repair $60.00 DIY)

All of these things were only considered minor to me, because the total cost of repairs was under $1,000 and that's pretty good for having owned the car for nearly 5 years and having put over 100,000 miles on it!

General Comments:

This car has a lot of get up and go.

Great gas mileage! I usually get around 38 mpg.

Paint job is still excellent!

Love the body style.

Faults:

Transmission quit after 37,000 miles.

General Comments:

The car is very uncomfortable on the highway and within the city.

Faults:

Emergency brake cables started to stick on. Replaced by Ford at no cost to me. No problems with anything else.

General Comments:

I have owned Ford's all my life, I absolutely love this car.

Just turn the key and it is raring to go.

Very quick take off, whether it be on the level or starting off on a hill, this car has power.

A friend of mine who has a 1988 Lincoln, drove it once and he said he was really impressed with it. He couldn't believe what quick acceleration it has for a 4 cylinder. Before he drove it, I told him how quick and fast it was, well he found out for himself.

I love everything about this little car.

It handles like a dream, no matter what type of road you are on. Superb traction on all road conditions.

I always use my Cruise on trips because you do not feel the speed you are going and could very easily get a speeding ticket. It's a speedy one and a pleasure to drive.

Excellent gas mileage. Averages 38 mpg. On a long trip it gets even more.

The Premium sound package is great.

I love the power moon roof.

Excellent air conditioning.

I love the looks of this ZX2. It sure turns a lot of heads when I drive by.

I will not put it in the salt, this car is truly a keeper.