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too_slow · 10-01-2012, 10:15 AM

The Focus has a very tiny rear-seat, and the Powershift DCT is god-awful (They should take a look at how VW programs their DSG.)

What's your price range? Only asking because the Focus can go from 20-30k easily.

You may also look at the Hyunda Elantra GT. I really like that car for some reason. $21k gets you panaroof (only 5dr hatchback to offer this @ this price range), heated seats, 6spd manual, a some-what rev-happy DI 4 cylinder.

The 2.5 on the Mazda is a sweet , yet thirsty engine, especially around the city.

If you are thinking about the Mazda 3 hatch, you may also look at the base CX-5 FWD with the 6spd manual. It is better built, much quieter, and surprisingly fun to toss around for a cute-ute (not to mention much more rear/cargo space). In fact, I think the CX-5 has better handling than a regular Mazda 3

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too_slow I heart Revscene.net very Muchie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,963 Thanked 362 Times in 161 Posts Failed 68 Times in 49 Posts	The Focus has a very tiny rear-seat, and the Powershift DCT is god-awful (They should take a look at how VW programs their DSG.) What's your price range? Only asking because the Focus can go from 20-30k easily. You may also look at the Hyunda Elantra GT. I really like that car for some reason. $21k gets you panaroof (only 5dr hatchback to offer this @ this price range), heated seats, 6spd manual, a some-what rev-happy DI 4 cylinder. The 2.5 on the Mazda is a sweet , yet thirsty engine, especially around the city. If you are thinking about the Mazda 3 hatch, you may also look at the base CX-5 FWD with the 6spd manual. It is better built, much quieter, and surprisingly fun to toss around for a cute-ute (not to mention much more rear/cargo space). In fact, I think the CX-5 has better handling than a regular Mazda 3 __________________ 2011 VW Tiguan Highline 4Motion (Canada) 2013 Lexus IS350 F-Sport (Melbourne)