I had a cute blue ford focus hatchback. It was reasonably priced and ran great. Had lots of trunk space, though the back seats were cramped. Was able to drive across the country in it with no issues. It was distinctive enough that it was easy to find in a parking lot. Had terrific gas mileage. The engine worked like a dream, however about two years of ownership it began to have electrical issues. The power windows would work only sporadically. Later I also had some trouble with the radiator and air-conditioning, but these weren't major repairs. Also the trunk stopped staying open and fell on my head a few times. Overall this was a very reliable car.

I do not like this car. I bought it off my parents since it was sitting in their driveway for ages. I thought it would be fun to drive, but it is uncomfortable, it has no bells and whistles, and it is ugly. Everything inside feels like cheap plastic. The radio has knobs that don't do anything special. The horn sounds like a cat dying. It performs as established, but it would not be my first nor last choice in a car. Also, the alternator hums strangely.