The 2013 Ford Focus SE is overall a pretty reliable car for the price. I purchased it with 50,000 miles on it and an extended warranty and it has been mostly reliable. The exterior is a somewhat sporty hatchback that I find to be rather cute. The hatchback makes it incredibly practical for carting things around -- the car looks pretty small but I have fit a loveseat in the back after putting the back passenger seats all the way down. The car also gets pretty good gas mileage and has a pretty small tank so it doesn't break the budget to fill up.

The hatchback Ford Focuses are cute little cars and have pretty high mileage per gallon, making them a compelling choice for individuals who want a car to get around town in. However, the Focuses have an "innovative" transmission that has resulted in a civil action suit against Ford because they break down so often. The vehicle is now known for its "clutch shudder" and should not be purchased out of warranty.