Ok you ZX2 trivia nerds. My wife called to get insurance on the zx2. They asked her if it was the 'cool' edition or the standard edition. WTF? She gave them the vin and it says its the "cool" edition, What the hell are they talking about? It even says "cool" on my proof of insurance.

there was cool edition and hot edition that year. Cool edition is a basic zx2, hot had a muffler tip, rims and was a more premium packed zx2... dont worry your not missing out on anything really.

dont worry Im cool too...YAY

No you're not

I just wanted to make sure they weren't trying to hose me on insurance rates.

I still think they're hosing you even if your car is cool

haha Im not going to retaliate...it is too easy

You are probably right! They hose everyone right.

Hahaha, They had a "cool" edition and a "hot" edition! Thats hilarious!...I wouldn't want to be pulled over and show a cop my proof of insurance.

They also had a sexy ricer edition

and a sport edition which had a muffler tip...

sexy ricer edition for teh w1n

so in order they are

1. S/r= sexy ricer
2. sport
3. "hot"
4. "cool"

is that correct?

cool/hot we're only 98/99's
Sport is on certain years too I believe. I know the 03's didn't get any editions.

s/r , 99 110 made, 00 2000 made


Found for the 1999's
"Then, the ZX2 has those unique trim choices - it can be Cool or Hot. The base ZX2 Cool edition supplies a tachometer in the instrument cluster, AM/FM stereo, bolt-on wheel covers, and the driver's-seat memory for recliner. Other standards at base level include the manual transmission, power steering, split folding rear seatbacks, variable intermittent windshield wipers, twin exterior mirrors with manual controls, a digital clock, and remote decklid release.

The upgraded ZX2 Hot adds air conditioning, an in-dash cassette deck and enhanced audio speakers, power controls for exterior mirrors, a rear-window defroster, and remote keyless-entry system with panic alarm. An optional package of sporty gear for either ZX2 brings a leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded seats, fog lamps, a trunk spoiler and 15-inch aluminum wheels.

Prices for ZX2 Cool begins at $11,660, plus $415 for delivery. You can get it Hot if you've got $13,340. "

mine has all this air conditioning, an in-dash cassette deck and enhanced audio speakers, power controls for exterior mirrors, a rear-window defroster, and remote keyless-entry system with panic alarm. but the vin says its a cool

the options between cool and hot are almost non existant. Throw in some spiral rims and an exhaust tip and you basicly have a hot edition.

my 98 was a hot edition, my insurance didn't even notice a difference..insurance wasn't any diff.

I like my car cuz its cool

dubs, I think you've contributed less to this thread than anyone.

The 03's kinda just got the leftovers from the bin. I have a mixture of hot and cool parts. Sport didn't add a damn thing to the car except "ZX2" stitching.

No wonder Ford failed with this car they needed a supercharged option or something.

cough roush or svt

sport also have a tip on the muffler vs the non sport ones which do not have the tip on the muffler...

I added in my own way...

I stated other models of the vehicles as well as poke fun...which last I checked I was allowed to do.

Show me the SVT ZX2? That's where I said Ford failed ... this car had a lot of potential, and marketing shoved it up their asses and crapped out the "Hot" edition which upgrades you to air conditioning? Please.

zx2 a/c sucks, but almost any small engines a/c sucks.

I have pics of the svt zx2, i'll find em and post em.

They made an SVT ZX2? Wow, how many were made?

1 canceled before it made production

2 roush, 1 expected to be wrecked, totaled, and smashed. The second is in roush's showroom that you can only look at, not go in.

No pictures or details of the motor in the svt. The only details revieled about the roush is it had a supercharger. Noone knows of the internals or anything else...

BTW the cool came with AC as well. Not sure if it was an added option or not...but mine has it

a/c was a option on the cool edition, but I've rarely ever see a zx2 without a/c

My "cool" edition also has a/c

yep...would explain my cool a/c equiped zx2...w3rd

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