Focusing on the Focus.

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I have always loved Fords, and Escorts tended to be my favourites - the mid-range sporty machines. I have owned 1.3 and 1.6 litre early types, and later the XR3i and finally the 1.8 si). I would probably still be driving one now if Ford hadn't replaced it with the Focus. As far as I was concerned, if it aint broke, don't fix it so I was fully prepared to get another. "Haven't you got any Escorts?" I asked the saleman. He looked at me as if I had just landed from another planet and showed me this light blue metallic Focus Saloon Ghia. "This is Ford's flagship," he assured me and due to the fact that the rear seats fold down, there is probably more room in there than in your Escort." He was right - the car was very roomy. I was beginning to get well and truly hooked. When I drove the car I knew then I just had to have it. Being a two ltr Zetec engine it responded nicely to the accelerator. The car is equipped with fuel computer, outside temperature gauge, Radio cassette/CD changer, Front/Rear heated windows, Air conditioning, Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes, Infrequent servicing requirements, Alarm/immobiliser, Central locking, Electric windows back and front, Electric door mirrors, Radio controls on steering wheel stork, Electrical adjustable drivers seat, and more.. I have owned this car for 3 years now, and apart from the usual servicing costs, for a 2 ltr it is very economical, according to the fuel computer, there is an average of around 40 miles per galleon on a steady run. Do you have a reliable car? Please share your ideas. I rate every response.