I drive 70+ miles per day, so I spend a lot of time in my car. I wanted a daily driver that is reliable, fun to drive, relatively inexpensive, and decent gas mileage. I've always had bigger vehicles (a '77 mercury monarch, 5 F150s, 2 Crown Vics) and small cars never interested me. When I started looking for a small car that is fun, the Focus ST came up. Looked good, good reviews. Then I started seeing comparisons of the Focus ST vs. the Fiesta ST, and it was nothing but huge grins and great reviews for the Fiesta. I think that for the money (especially new), this is the car to get. I've only had it for a week and a half/500 miles, but I don't regret it at all. I'm 6'2" 245lbs, and I may look like the rhino scene from Ace Ventura 2 when I get out, but I have a blast when I'm driving it!