I am a full time college student. I purchased a 2002 Ford Focus right after graduating high school in 2008. I choose to purchase the Focus because needed a reliable car to take me to and from College, and I knew that it would be reliable. It had over 78,000 miles on it, but it ran like it was brand new. In late October of 2009, I was on my way home from class, driving home. The car in front of me stopped suddenly. I slowed down on time, with little room to spare, however, the car behind me hit me at 30-40mph, which also made my front end hit the car in front of me. My car has hit at both ends. I did not receive a ticket, but my car was totaled, COMPLETELY. It held up unbelievably. I walked away fine, which was awesome. Thankfully, I had full coverage on my Focus, and I eventually purchased a 2006 Ford Fusion! My dad worked for Ford for 30+ years (now retired), and we only drive fords! Unbelievably reliable, both driving and safety wise!