I always thought that Focuses are nice. however ive read many reviews from different sources on focuses and other cars in the same category for a similar price. It just seems to me that you can get more for what you pay with other cars. Then again ive never driven a focus so i dont really know. my suggestion is go out take your time a test drive MANY different vehicles in your price range. Then make your decision on what car really gives you that "feeling" and go for it. Fuck what everyone else thinks, its your car. But most importantly DONT RUSH!