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.

Faults:

The faults are very minor. For one, the passengers side speaker in the front tends to shut off now and then. There is also an unidentifiable rattle when I get out onto the highways, I believe it has something to do with the glove compartment, but I'm not sure. Also when I bought the car the driver's side mirror was so loose it was almost falling off, which is most likely the dealers fault and not Ford's.

General Comments:

For my very first car that I bought myself this is perfect. I bought her when she was a year old for $9,000 and she only had about 25,000 miles on her. Before me she was leased by a young woman who obviously had a cat, and after about a week of cleaning the back seat and passenger seat I was able to clean most of the cat hair out. It's a joy to get out onto the highway with her. The seats can get a bit uncomfortable when you're out on the road for two hours, but cruising through town with the windows down and the music blasting, it's the best time anyone can have. I suggest this vehicle for younger people who want a first car that is reliable and will get them through high school and college. And a sidenote, these babies are fun to customize. So far I've put on some flame decals and some windshield lettering, and recently I just installed a 10-disc CD changer. For these customizing tasks this car is perfect because you can do pretty much whatever you can imagine, and she'll look good.

Faults:

6 Hours after I drove the car off the lot the alternator went out, but the dealer had the car in the shop first thing the next morning and it was done by 3 that afternoon and I didn't have to pay anything to have it fixed.

I don't think the seats are very comfortable though.

General Comments:

I love this car!

It handles great!

Faults:

Alternator died at 70,000 miles.

Thermostat died at 85,000 miles.

Hood latch broke at 90,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car was a great deal.

If you are a small person with small pockets, this car is a deal.

The few, inexpensive problems were not bothersome.

This car has excellent gas mileage.

Even while gas prices continued to soar, I paid around 12-13 dollars to fill it up.