I recently bought a 2002 4-door Focus LX used from Enterprise Rent a Car, with the 4 speed auto trans, 2 liter standard engine. and 14 inch wheels. I have a few questions for the more seasoned Focus owners.
- I really don't like the tiny 14 inch standard wheels. Can I just go out and buy 15 or 16 inch wheels and slap them on? Willl it affect the handling and for better or worse? any recommendations for manufacturers beside Ford?
- The headlights go out when I turn off the engine. Are they supposed to do that? It's the first time I've ever had a car that did that and it's as annoying as the way the interior lights come on when you shut the car off. I have to keep the key in and turn on the acc to use them if the engine is off.
- Has anyone ever bought a Focus from one of the rental companies and had a problem? How was it dealt with?
- What have you guys averaged in terms of mileage? I seem to filling up more than I did with my 91 Thunderbird, but it had a bigger tank. I keep reading 26 mpg highway, but I seriously dout that's what I'm getting.