I really love my ford focus. It is a low maintenance sturdy care, perfect for both short and long distance driving. It's not very fancy and it's not meant to go fast, but it rides smooth and gets great gas mileage. It has upheld through some minor bumps and one serious accident. It is little, but doesn't ride low. The car is comfortable and has cloth seats so they do not overheat in summer. It is roomy on the inside, but is not comfortable for people over 6 feet tall. It has not been to the shop very much. It is not noisy through acceleration, and accelerates quickly for a car it's size. While it handles well, it is bullied by other, big cars. It is pushed around the road during strong winds, but has never been pushed over into another lane as long as there is a steady hand on the wheel. Braking is smooth and quick, with ABS. Sometimes the key does stick while trying to turn the car on. It handles pretty well on ice and in snow, however it has been stuck in a snow drift more than once. The trunk is roomy, with a hidden compartment for an extra tire.

The main aspect of the car that persuaded me to buy it was the way it looked. It was a cute, compact car that I felt fit my style as I am a female in my mid 20's. It had the look I wanted but still was large enough to fit my baby's car seat in the back. There was also enough room in the trunk for her stroller. The other things I enjoyed about the car's design was the interior lights in the cup holders and by the gas pedal so you aren't fishing around for things in the dark. In addition to it's style, it also seemed to be a safe car based on the reviews I had read and the way it drove for me. It was very easy to handle as it is a smaller car and I had no trouble with blind spots. The car also gets great gas mileage, and the miles until empty is displayed on the car's dashboard, which I found to be very helpful. The only drawbacks to the car is that it does have a little trouble in the snow. (This is to be expected though when driving a small car where the winters are harsh.) It also has a bit of trouble accelerating when driving through elevated areas. Overall, I would say it is a great, reliable car for a daily commute, but not a car you would want to use to drive across the country for a family vacation as it is smaller and may not be prepared for adverse conditions.