Gotta love the fact the SVT Focus (or regular ZX3) comes with better fit and finish than any Escort or ZX2...not to mention handling characteristics are far superior with the Focus. Also gotta love the fact that the Focus became the world's best selling car the FIRST YEAR in US production despite recall issues (this is the total worldwide sales of the Focus). It took how long for the Escort to reach that status? Plus the ZX2 is long overdue for a trip to the chopping block. Dealers can't even give those things away...meanwhile the Focus still retains rave reviews from critics worldwide.

Don't even get me started with the aftermarket. The ZX2/Escort doesn't even have a quater of the aftermarket of the Focus...despite the fact the Focus hasn't even been out for half as long as the ZX2/Escort. Unlike the ZX2, Ford seems to be doing the right things with the Focus. Seems like its here to stay for quite a while.

I'm not "dissing" the ZX2...always kinda liked the car. I'm just stating the facts.