2001 Ford Escort ZX2 review from North America
"It is a great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Routine checks. Nothing has gone wrong, and I'm at 130k.
General comments?
I have put a CAI, 2.25 inch exhaust, a B&M short shifter, plugs and wires, and headers on my ZX2, and I have beat so many Civic SIs, it's not funny.
The ZX2 is a very reliable car, and it makes good power for a 4 banger. I have even raced a V6 Mustang and won.
With a turbo/supercharger, the ZETEC will easily push 300bhp, and with such a light car, this thing would be like a rocket. For all you JDM guys and Civic drivers, although Civics respond better to upgrades, the ZETEC is a very solid engine, so quit bashing it. ZETEC POWER!
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| Great all around performance car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2009 |