Faults:

Front left fog light bulb went out, got another one for 9.99$. Other than that flawless, no rattles, perfect condition.

Also the paint might seem a little fragile, watch out for ungraceful parking neighbors who will cause damage.

General Comments:

I'm in love with this car. It is the best looking hatchback on the US market. The design is still fresh and the front part is nowadays the standard look for new cars. The inside is also very welcoming and pleasantly drawn, with plenty of room.

This car should be purchased as a manual. Its 130hp perform very well and it is a perfect city car.

The best part is the handling. Country side roads are lots of fun and I look forward to every turn.

A few design flaws can be remedied by purchasing after market parts from Europe.

Faults:

I love this car! Nothing wrong so far.

General Comments:

Great car! Very good mileage. Good comfort. Disatisfied owners must have owned an early model (1999).

Faults:

None so far, the car is brand new.

General Comments:

I just hope the reliability is not as bad as it sounds. The main reason I got this car is because it is European engineered, so especially the hatch back shouldn't be too much trouble. Anyway I got the extended warranty with road side assistance so it should be all good.

The best point of the car is its handling, it's just marvelous. The engine is pretty powerful once you are in the third gear, freeway on-ramps are a lot of fun. However the first and second gear are way too slow. Don't expect to race off a red light with this weak torque.

The inside is very roomy and comfortable, the controls are perfect, and the dash board looks very good and well crafted.

There is too much engine noise, driving a brand new 2002 car I would expect it to be perfectly silent. However, the OK sound system covers any disturbances.

It looks much better than those bland Sentras, Civics, or Corollas. As I said reliability might not be as good, but the Focus just seduced me. Anyway I would recommend it to anybody who likes hatchbacks. However, the Focus Sedan is plain ugly and cheap looking. If you are looking to get a sedan get an import.

Faults:

I had some problems with the brakes. It was pretty inexpensive to fix them though.

General Comments:

The Focus is a great compact car with great handling. When this one dies I will be buying a new Focus!

Faults:

This car hasn't been run hard enough to break anything yet, but it seems inevitable that something will.

General Comments:

This car packs a lot of punch, but not enough from the big engine. It handles extremely well. The shifter is really ugly. The ergonomics are good, but not great. Great seating in the car. The engine is loud for a car of this class. The double overhead cam engine needs to be revved a lot to get the power. Nice looking interior and exterior. Good for driving in town, but the noise gets old fast, when stepping on it a bit.