OWNERS SAY...(Auto File)

My dealer was offering $5,000 off every Focus and it was too good a deal to pass up. I'm 42 and I feel like I'm 23 when I jump behind the wheel. I love it because it is fun to drive, fast, handles great, and the ergonomics are nicely laid out. I am a tad concerned about the quality of materials, which aren't up to the standards of Honda and VW. The shifter is also rubbery and vague. But for the $10 grand I paid, I can't really complain. Mike Pease, Murrieta, Calif. The Mazda Protege had a better dash layout, but what sold me on the Focus was the exceptional ride and handling. ...