Considering Ford Focus SEL Hatchback to replace 27 year old Honda

[Paula Sims]

23. OK, more like 136,254 (or something like that). . .

Nope, got it new to use as a commuter car before I got married. I take the train to work and hubby takes the station wagon to work. He, however has been through a 1987 Mazda (75k after 3 years and needed new trans), 1990 Volvo (almost 300k -- LOVED the V70 -- cried when we had to get rid of it), and now a 2003 SAAB 9-5 (about 135k).

We've pretty much settled on the Focus since I don't want anything bigger than my current Honda (which is about as big as today's Civics). Yes, it's a grocery store, church, parents, around town car. In the past 3 months, because of medical issues, we've driven it only twice, and that was about 3 miles max.

So yes, I'm looking for a small, cute, but dependable/reliable car to replace da Honda.

To replace the SAAB, WHEN we win the lottery, I think we'll take up Volvo's offer to fly to Sweden and pick up another V70 wagon. Now THAT was a SWEET ride. . .

Thanks again for the advice. I just love the DU


Paula

PS Now hubby has got me thinking about the VW Jetta. I hate having ADD!!!!