i wasn't a huge focus fan or anything either. when i bought it in june of 04' the suv i had blew the engine and i needed an inexpensive vehicle quick. i test drove a couple and the focus was a fun little car, with good gas milage and a decent warantee. it's definately a fun little car to drive and i by no means would say or think it's the shyt or anything. but it's what i got so i do with it what i can. i'm in a much better situation now and nearly have it paid off. once it's paid for i'll do a few more things to it but not much. it's gonna stay my DD and i'm gonna buy me a real fun toy next year prolly early spring. i do love the focus in the twisties tho. LOL