Awesome Little Car

I got the one that has 130-hp with the 2.0 liter engine. This is NOT the 143-hp, 2.3 liter PZEV engine for late 2003 or 2004. This car is what I stated in the title.

The ride is extremely smooth. You feel like you are in a cockpit while driving. The front seat is the most comfortable I sat in. Sharp turns and the power-steering are great. I get 26+ mpg for phenomenal power. Before I got it I tried out some luxury sports cars. I see NO difference. With it's compact size it is easier to go between cars and fit into cramped parking spaces when necessary. This is the best hatchback or compact car.

Now for the downs to put up with if you are single. With a 5-speed's power can lag a little going up steep hills. Passengers in the backseat will find little leg room. Have up to one passenger regularly especially for long trips. For my trunk I had to buy a "3-in-1" toolbox at the hardware store for $30 and a $4 plastic box at K-Mart.

For a small car with great power and handling the 2003 Ford Focus is as good as it gets. Other hatchbacks or compact cars weigh more, claim to give more miles per gallon, and have a smaller hood area. Expect costly and time-consuming repairs in the long-run with other little cars.