There are several reasons why I'm considering the Focus's. I've owned them in the past as a part time trader and have found them to be quite reliable and also parts are fairly cheap.

The car when it was developed was aimed at the 'drivers' market. Ford sucessfully built a car that went well round corners which a class leading ride.

The other reason for the Focus is that there are loads to choose from and 'cos it's a Ford, you can pick them up quite cheap.

I was reading the other week that modern Ford engines are designed not to lose their power for 150,000 miles, I don't know if this includes late 90's cars but it inspires confidence.

Anyway Vroomtshh what would you recommend, you may as well open the can of worms fully. I'm open to suggestions