Simple..commuting to USF. That's about 20-30 miles a day. My truck gets about 11-12 MPG on the highway...worse now with 33s. The Camaro was probably marginally better. Plus with all those miles I need something reliable and economical. Then came price. I pay about $200 a month for the Focus. I got a helluva deal + factory rebates + more discount for buying the extended warranty. Only Neon I would have considered was an R/T and it was too much $, with no rebates or incentives. There is a reason Ford is the #1 selling brand of domestic vehicles in America...they kinda give them away if you will. So, under my parents' guidance (put mildly) I got a Focus. I wouldn't trrade it either, it's comfortable as hell. The interior rocks, and my new headlights are pimp shiznit