Keep in mind the Focus is turning out to be a horribly unreliable small car, by far the worst in Consumer Report's last survey (over 60% more problems than average).

I cannot recommend the Focus to anyone with such poor reliability. If you want to trade for a small car, the Mazda Protege is by far the best choice.


You can pillage an enemy once, but a customer is an endless resource.

James Oerichbauer - PFPC Global Fund Services

Ross: 1998 E0 SVT Contour, Toreador Red, Konis, Superchip, KKM w/heat shield, SHO-shop y-pipe and rear strut brace, no res, ScotchCal, Moda Sport 16x7.5 wheels with 205/55ZR16 Dayton Dayton tires... more