[TheDecepticon]

Originally Posted by glenc

It is interesting that the Mazda 3 sells well but the Ford Focus does not. They are basically the same car.

The Focus is the Drive Car of the Year 2011 Best Small Car winner http://news.drive.com.au/drive/car-o...122-1ns6b.html

It was also second with ABC http://www.australiasbestcars.com.au...nder%2035K.pdf

I didn't think they were. I believe the Focus is a Euro designed, built in South Africa job, whereas the Mazda 3 is a Japanese designed and built unit. The quality difference is evident.

Regardless of where the Focus has ended up, its reliability is still questionable.

Originally Posted by glenc

I think there is a time lag, it takes a while for people to start buying the best cars. And some people never hear about them.

You should check your Vfacts, they tell the real story, I believe.