 I have been driving an 09 Focus for sometime now.I own both a Chevy and Ford, and thought this would be a good car to run around town in and commute with.I thought one of these cheap eco/gas freindly car, would be a good idea. I am re-thinking this concept.What you gain in MPGs, you loose in comfort, power, peace of mind, etc.I would only recommend this car commuter car, if you can tolerate the road noise.It is noisy! The road noise is horrid, the brakes are soft and slow to respond.We had to drive this car from NC to El Paso, Texas.It was the most uncomfortable ride ever. Look elsewhere if you want to feel and be more comfortable, its worth trading the MPGs for a few $'s.