It's kind of funny. I always put down the Focus' styling as a joke, but I actually like it better than the Protoge 5's styling. Personal opinion for sure, but still interesting. I do think it needs a new front bumper though, the US spec sticks out way too much. The first time I ever saw it was in Gran Turismo, I loved it and was pissed when it wasn't coming here since I really wanted it. 3 years later it came here and I got it. Although you may not like the styling it definetly will grow on you, and it is a smooth and quiet car. Although it is fairly slow, it has actually improved since I got it.
Two things about it that should concern you:
The seating position is not for everybody, you sit fairly high up which amplifies body roll, Although I find that headroom and rear seat room are a bit better than in my Contour.
Its a Ford so unless you have a good service department expect headaches there. I have gone through both a PS pump and a rack and pinion assembly at 3000kms (The problem with the R&P caused the pump to fail though)
Other than that it goes, stops and handles really well espescially for it's price.
You can also get the best blue available (pics don't do it justice)
