The Ford Focus is a no frills middle of the road compact car. Although it has lasted for almost 14 years, I have had had to replace the engine and had to deal with various issues such as the door not opening from the inside. The engine is very very loud and often my friends and I joke about how you can always hear me drive up. With this being said, the car has not needed major repairs (other than the engine) and is still fairly decent on gas. The interior is very much no frills and riding in the backseat would definitely be a bit cramped for a fairly tall person. The cars front window is also made in such a way that I am replacing windshield wipers at a higher rate than what I would deem appropriate. Overall, I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone as I feel that there are plenty of other vehicles in its class that provide a more comfortable enjoyable ride.

My vehicle is gray and therefore attractive to me. It seats five (because I bought it used without the second back seat), so I am able to comfortably transport both people and cargo wherever I go. The car has never had any major problems, however there are a few aesthetic issues that the manufacturer should have addressed during the design phase. For example, most plastic parts in the interior (e.g., visor clamps, seat levers) break very easily, and there are two visible cracks that have formed around the brand logo on the hatch. Nevertheless, the vehicle is sturdy, reliable, and is able to meet my needs. Although it is not a perfect vehicle, I would still recommend it to others.