I've got a 2005 Ford Focus and it's fine for my purposes. Gets 28 mpg on city streets (seldom drive freeways). It's a little spartan for my taste, since it doesn't have cruise-control or power windows/doors, but I got a good deal on it. Before this, I had a 1998 Ford Contour. I have a very narrow driveway, so I'm limited in my choices.

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