I leased two Focuses in row - I liked the first one, a 2001, so much I didn't even hesitate when my lease was up. I just called my dealer and told him to pick me one out in blue. This was a great little car, surprisingly roomy (lots of headspace) and a lot of pickup for a 4 cyl. Handles great in the snow ... I had a few near misses that could have ended badly if it had fishtailed. It does drift a bit in high wind since it's light and sits fairly high. Overall a great car.

I've had my Journey for 2 years, and it's been a great choice for me. It's the best of SUV and car - it's roomy with lots of space for passengers and cargo, but it handles like a car for driving and parking in the city. None of my passengers have ever complained about sitting in the back seat - not even the tall ones. Fuel economy is good for the class, and it handles well in the snow. It has a lot of hidden storage so it's great for families and trips. I would recommend the 6 cyl over the 4cyl though, as the 4 cyl is laggy on steep hills.