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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

The Focus ST was a hot topic here on OT when it came out and I was thinking of them just the other day.

Are the cars all that? Super fun and sporty?

I daily drove one for a year, bought it from a former Pelican’s parents in OK. They are a blast to drive, have a decent interior, are practical, and very reliable. Supposedly the Fiesta ST is actually better to drive but I needed a back seat big enough for a car seat at the time. Highly recommended.

Back to the OP, that would be a Mazda3 all day long. They are cheaper than a Civic or Corolla and better to drive with a nicer interior. I prefer the hatchback with the slightly larger 2.5L but they are all good. My little sister in laws went through probably five of them, all bought new and driven to 150k+ with minimal maintenance.