I would rather wait and get a Mazda 3 instead of buying a Ford Focus. Much better setup and we NEVER work on them at the dealership. Just the Mazda 6's and POS RX-8's . If I couldn't afford either I would really go with a Hyundai, they are cheap, reliable, have nice ass warranties, and are the easiest car I've ever had to work on. They keep it simple.