why that was nice

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Thanks BigBang.. It's called Winning Blue.. I picked it over all the others, and I am still getting compliments on it a year later.. I originally went to buy a white one, but when I saw this color, it jumped right out at me and I changed my mind immediately..
Your car was pretty much broken in by the time your first tank of gas was used up.. 2500 miles is a good time to give it its first oil change if you haven't yet, since it's one of the most important since this is when you're going to get the most metal coming off as things are getting settled in.. I haven't tackled my own oil changes yet since I hear the new filter cartridges are a ***** to deal with.. A lot of the quickie-lube places don't have them, but I take my car to the dealer for service anyways.. You might want to check with those places first if that's where you plan on getting them done and they can order them in for you if they don't have any, or you can buy them online or from your dealer and bring them with..

As for the fuel light, I've gone as far as about 60 kms (40 miles) comfortably after the light has come on, although I wouldn't call it an exact science to when the light comes on in any two different cars.. For example, going thru a cloverleaf when I'm getting near empty will cause it to come on sooner than it normally would when the fuel shifts in the tank, and even after I straighten out again it doesn't go off.. It all depends on the situation at the time.. But on average there seems to be quite a reserve when it comes on, and I know exactly where my gauge reads when I REALLY need to refuel.. I don't go into panic mode when the light comes on since I think 60kms is plenty of notice.. A lot of guys will recommend not going below a 1/4 tank to avoid picking up any dirt that accumulates in the tank, but I don't think it's a big deal myself, and it's just not practical for me..

Anything else? And sorry to jack your thread faulkton.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

Yeah sorry Faulkton about that. I just really needed a couple of questions answered and Thanks to you cyantist for helping me out. I am on the Ford Focus Forums, but there are a lot of a-s-shats over there.

That could be why I am not getting as good as mileage as I should get. I may try and go a litlle futher next time when my light pops up. I mean I dont want to run out or anything, but if I could get like 30-40 miles more, then I would be at about 315-320, which would help out a little bit. I was reading my epa thing and says I am supposed to get between 24/32. So I am not way off, just a little. Its just when I bought this car the dealer guy seen what I was driving and said all man if you decided to buy that Focus, you will for sure see better gas mileage. I told him really? I get like 330-400 on my cavalier. He said yep you will do better in this. I guess anything to sell you a car, lol! I didnt buy it cause of that, but just came back to me what he said. I want to go stab him now. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Check out the Focus forums.. There was a mod over on the Mazda forums describing how to disable the AC from coming on until you actually turn it on, and I'm sure it will be similar on the Focus as well, if it's something you're interested in doing.. I see no need of having the AC on when it's snowing out.. I'll turn it on when I need it and save the gas.. But from what I know, the flr, flr/def, and def settings turn on the AC (as long as the fan is on too) even though the AC light isn't on and there's no way to turn it off.. They say they do this to help with defrosting and to keep the AC unit lubricated.. I say I can be the judge of that..

Haha, you have ESP, or like my girl likes to say ESPN.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif Anyway I am a member over there and have asked questions before, but for some reason they like to flame over there for stupid questions. So I was like alrighty then, I will figure dis shit on my own. Then thanks to you and pointing me in the right direction I dont have to worry about that. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[cyantist 10+ year member]

No problem man.. I'm bored as shit this morning and really should be sleeping instead, but I'm glad I could help you out.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

Have you test drove any of these?
I know I have and was one of the worst riding and most uncomfortable cars I have been in. Matter of fact I felt like I had more room in my 2002 Chevy Cavalier, not to mention my cavalier was faster than the LS version of this car. Just for the money of loaded Ls, wasnt worth it. I also test drove the SS supercharged version and compared to the Honda Si and the VW Gti it was like driving a moped compared to them 2 cars. Was slow for 200 some odd hp(forget what it is excatly) had terrieble turning radius, but that could be due to the 18's that were on it. The interior was pretty boring and felt cheap. The Pioneer factory sound system was tits though. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Yes, but I wouldn't be caught dead in either of those cars. I was more or less talking about a commuting car, not a performance vehicle. To me, a car like that would be a second car or a "work car" and I wouldn't really care about performance much. I would only care about the fuel efficiency.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Eldorado 5,000+ posts]

so it can ride like crap, be super un comfortable and get good mileage....i dont think so

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

so it can ride like crap, be super un comfortable and get good mileage....i dont think so

Well, for ME it can so I DO think so. Not to mention they aren't that uncomfortable.

 

[AllStar1500bd 5,000+ posts]

I like it Faulkton, especially considering how far you have to driver per day, 40 mpg will be really nice on the wallet. Also, considering it is only ~$13k.

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

you should check out the new Honda Fit....that thing is PERFECT for an SPL machine....could almost take place of the CRX....V?? whatever it is.

 

[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

you should check out the new Honda Fit....that thing is PERFECT for an SPL machine....could almost take place of the CRX....V?? whatever it is.

yeah they are several thousand more than a yaris, and based on a 6 year old design, and it its rated at like 36 or 38 mpg... but i did check it out.

I pretty much decided on this..its meets my three main requirements, cheap, reliability, and great mpg.

I have about 3G right now for a down payment, and am gonna wait till june 10th when i get some student loans to buy. Then i only have to finance like 8-9...trying to make the payments as cheap as i can. I figure its better to have a super cheap payment and pay extra every month, than it is to worry about making a payment.

I contacted the a dealership and told them whats up, just waiting to find out what i have to do to get a hatch, in black with the power package...

i really hope i dont have to wait months...but i guess i will if i have to. Would rather wait a while than give up power windows/locks....or settle for another color.

 

[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

wish they did the hatch in this color actually...but like cruise control and a tach...its only on the sedans FTL

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

I've worked on three of them already at work.

I've down speakers, DSR, and a remote start...

The inside is kind of bland looking... especially sitting in the driver seat //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif... oh well. It does what you need... and you get GREAT mileage.

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[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

I've worked on three of them already at work.
I've down speakers, DSR, and a remote start...

The inside is kind of bland looking... especially sitting in the driver seat //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif... oh well. It does what you need... and you get GREAT mileage.

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So what are the doors like...ive heard they will hold 6.5" but are sort of shallow..

Is there room for a 3 way up front...kicks?

I havent gone and test drove one yet.... cuz there arent any around... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Im sure it is sort of plain being their lowest offering...but shit it has to kick the shit out of everything else in its price range...not hard to prawn a daewoo or kia or a cobalt.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

So what are the doors like...ive heard they will hold 6.5" but are sort of shallow..
Is there room for a 3 way up front...kicks?

I havent gone and test drove one yet.... cuz there arent any around... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Im sure it is sort of plain being their lowest offering...but shit it has to kick the shit out of everything else in its price range...not hard to prawn a daewoo or kia or a cobalt.

Ha ha, indeed.

I actually only did the rear speakers in the one I did.

It's pretty roomy... why the need for a 3way front stage???

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[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

cuz i never had a three way front stage //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif ...didnt want to put the effort learning to make kicks on cars that might take a big shit...but this might be worth doing it in.

would be nice to try out like a 8-5-1 or if i could find the ti 9-5-1...i already have the PG ti elite 5/1

right now i have elites in front and rear...figured next time i woudl just try a 3 way up front and ditch the rear..

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

cuz i never had a three way front stage //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif ...didnt want to put the effort learning to make kicks on cars that might take a big shit...but this might be worth doing it in. would be nice to try out like a 8-5-1 or if i could find the ti 9-5-1...i already have the PG ti elite 5/1

right now i have elites in front and rear...figured next time i woudl just try a 3 way up front and ditch the rear..

Do an active 2-way front stage, and the proper amps to power it.

I have a total of 5speakers in my vehicle... and am damn happy with it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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