[2001 ZTS]

Guilty on all accounts. :lol:

I have to mention the only reason I found Focal Jet and in turn Focus Canada was because I was having lots of problems with my Focus and was not getting any help from dealers and Ford Canada HQ. I did not join as an "enthusiast" but as someone desperately in need of advice and insight.

Though I have embraced mods and consider myself an enthusiast the Focus remains very maintenance heavy and has some chronic issues. It is the shop as we speak.

It is interesting to note that Focus boards are the only ones I am a regular on. I posted on some Subaru boards last year but only in attempt to sell my beater. Since the current one has no problems, no need for improvement (mods) I don't have a need to post.

I will conceed and have said many times that the Focus makes a great 2nd car but if asked "I don't have a car and am looking at something new in the sub $25,000 range what do you recommend?" the only answer would be a 2004 Subaru Impreza TS your choice of sedan or hatch.

If the question was " I need a decent 2nd car new or used to compliment my ...(insert name of reliable import)....... what do you recommend?" I would have no problem saying pick up a 2002 Focus for less than $10,000 you can't go wrong.

Thats how I stand and can't be swayed.