I purchased the car new in 2006 and still own it. I don't drive all that much (home office - telecommute) so she only has 53,000 miles on her. I have had few problems with this car. I've had regular oil changes, replaced the battery once, installed a new set of tires one time, wiper blades twice, and just recently had its first tune up done! The downside is that the seats are a little stiff but otherwise comfy. Lacks back seat legroom, but I've got no kids and all my groceries, luggage, etc. fit nicely into the rear hatchback. The combo of 4 doors and a hatchback is a winner! Only other issue I've had is that a CD got stuck in te CD player when the car was still fairly new and would not eject. The dealer took care of it for me as it was still under warranty. All in all - yes, I would recommend this vehicle. Low maintenance, decent gas mileage (23-25MPG), and incident free.

My used car is a 2013 Ford Focus SE. When the car is fully functional, it is an awesome car. With the transmission fixed, I can say that the car handles well again, and is enjoyable to drive. I also feel safe while driving this car.