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[BoostedSchemes]

one of my housemates went to greece and asked me to fix up his car into a useable state since its been sitting for 4 months... i took it out yesterday, battery is 100% dead, exhaust mani is cracked to shit, misfires bad over 50% throttle, shifter stiff as fuck and clutch a lil slippery, RR caliper is frozen, parking break is shitty, car barely stops from 30mph when I stand on the breaks, filthy inside, has some bootleg intake and throws codes for airbag, brakes, and every known engine sensor.
if he decides its going to cost too much $$$ to fix it, should I buy it off him, and if so how much should I offer? I can get pics/mileage etc if you nogs think it might be worth it.

right now i have the bmw which i am going to try to sell in april and a DD 01 corrolla which I am going to try to sell in may...

[Joseph Davis]

I like those, but it sounds like he's hugely neglected it.  I am ASSuming it'll clean up and be presentable for resale? 

Meh, lowball the shit out of him.  Sounds like a LOT of work.

[BoostedSchemes]

I figure on new intake/exhaust/plugs/alt/battery...
new brakes all around, I'd have a shop do that
and then I can clean it up myself besides that... its a fairly "rare" model, black zx2 s/r but its still an escort.

[90boostdaccord]

my buddy has one of those in red.  nice little car if you ask me

[onlyflash944]

I like those, but it sounds like he's hugely neglected it.  I am ASSuming it'll clean up and be presentable for resale? 

Meh, lowball the shit out of him.  Sounds like a LOT of work.

JDSTT    (JD Speaks The Truth)

[Robb]

I remember when the fuckus came out, they were selling these for like $5k brand new just to get rid of them. Word.

[jay]

Ford's final limited production count was 2,110 units, consisting of 110 yellow S/Rs in 1999, the first two of which were sold in Columbus, Ohio, and the other 108 in southern California, and in 2000, 500 black, 500 red and 1,000 yellow S/Rs for an upgrade price of $1,500 both years

interesting

[jay]

ZX2 S/R Takes Fun to Higher Level

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POMONA, Calif., March 26, 1999 – Ford is taking the fun of Escort ZX2 to a new level, introducing the limited edition ZX2 S/R today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Import Salon.

Eight SEMA products are built into ZX2 S/R. The addition of sports car extras and refinements under the hood improve the already excellent handling of ZX2 to make ZX2 S/R a real street and racetrack performer. ZX2 S/R is the first product jointly developed by Ford Racing and Ford Motor Company's Small Vehicle Center Product Development.

ZX2 S/R horsepower is increased by 10 percent over the base ZX2 by use of a recommended premium fuel re-calibration, new air inlet system and improved muffler and pipe. All performance parts on the ZX2 S/R are tuned to complement each other. Ford's Powertrain Control Module has been calibrated to improve wide-open throttle performance and response while still meeting both federal and California low-emission vehicle standards. Premium fuel is recommended but not mandatory.

Handling is improved by the use of tuned progressive rate springs that also lower the car by 1 inch; struts tuned to match the new springs and improve body control; urethane sway bar mount and end link bushes; 15-inch P205 55ZR 15 Eagle F1 Goodyear tires on seven-spoke aluminum wheels; and rear disc brakes. Driving is enhanced by the improved pedal feel and stopping power from the rear disc brake system, improved precision and feel of the new short-throw gear shifter system. The new dual friction clutch system in ZX2 S/R improves clamping force by more than 90 percent with excellent clutch feel while maintaining low pedal effort.

SEMA products that add value and performance to ZX2 S/R include tuned, progressive rate Eibach Springs; Tokico struts; Energy Suspension sway bar; Goodyear P205 55ZR 15 tires; B&M Pro-Edge Shifter with leather boot and carbon fiber/leather shift knob; Borla custom muffler and tip; Roush intake system; and Centerforce dual friction clutch and pressure plate.

The cockpit features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 150-mph speedometer with silver surround and the carbon fiber and leather shift knob that lend comfort and fun to the driving experience. Besides upgrades to the gauges, shifter and steering wheel; ZX2 S/R has additional features that match its sporty image. These include lowered stance and reduced wheel-well gap for a sportier appearance; a full length leather shift boot; good-looking Roush intake with increased-diameter air induction tube and with a deeper, more aggressive muffler note.

Also available for all-out racing, ZX2 S/R can be further upgraded to a Dynamic Suspension kit that includes 500-pound rear, 300-pound front coil over springs and adjustable race specification struts. Ride height can be adjusted easily through the spring seats. An upgraded rear sway bar is also adjustable. The race camber bolt kit allows up to 2 degrees negative camber on the front or rear wheels. The racing suspension bushing kit offers tuned urethane bushings with steel inserts for front lower control arms and rear trailing links to improve suspension precision and control in racing. Adapters for the front and rear engine mounts reduce engine movement using the urethane inserts to improve driveability in extreme loading.

ZX2 S/R is due out this summer with an option package price of $1,495. Initial production of the 100 S/Rs is planned but could lead to additional production.

[bluerex]

sounds like a $350 car

[crxvtec91]

sounds like a money pit

Fix

[Towdogg]

Fuck a ford!