[joedeals]

Newbie post/performance questions

Hi All,

I’d like the forums advice on what to do. I own a 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 automatic that I bought new and use as my daily driver. It has 99,000kms on it, and I bought an extended warranty until Nov 2006/120,000kms. I’ve taken good care of it, following the maintenance schedule, and getting the recall work done ASAP. I’ve been using regular gas and regular oil. Everything is stock, I’ve only changed the break pads and got new tires.

I’ve been contemplating buying a new car, or else to invest a couple thousand and keep my Focus for another 2-3 years (or maybe longer). My only real complaint is the acceleration, I love the handling and overall the car is very comfortable.

I’m wondering with an older car, is it still worth it to build a sleeper? Is the car too old? I’ve been in contact with Mitch/Zx3tuning.com, and the PowerWorks ATX kit definitely seems like my best bet, especially given the sale price. I also want to get either the FocusSport or Boral cat-back exhausts. I’ve done research, and I understand I will have to change to 91octane gas, and start using Synthetic Oil. Anything else?

Can anyone recommend me someone in the Ottawa, Ontario region that does good work? I know nothing about working on cars.

Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Joseph