 I bought the Fiesta new and the longer I own it the more I love it.I really appreciate the solid body feel and the handling.This car goes where you steer it and can turn on dime.A make or break issue with me was going to be the 5-speed manual.Several years ago I owned a 2001 Focus and I hated the 5-speed manual because it felt so clunky and cheap.The Fiestas 5-speed is smooth and has an un-American feel that reminds me of an old 89 Acura Inegra I used to love driving.The Fiesta is not as powerful but it feels to be of equal quality.My only real complaints are some of the minor interior parts have a very cheap plastic feel that take away from a plush interior.