Nice - Yes I have been in a Focus Sedan (when Matt [zetec] brought up a pre-delivery model from Melbourne). I quite like them.
However it needs; Bodykit, Zetec headlights, nice rims (even the Zetec ones).
I've seen on the F3 an LX Sedan in Silver with the Zetec rims and Bodykit.... lets just say I was drooling (had the Fiesta at the time) and was just behind it to admire and take it all in. The Sedan does have the extra room...
It just sits a little high is the problem (which as you said, can be sorted). However... I'm going to be bad here and ask, why haven't you checked out the Mazda3 then?
Two of my work mates got a Mazda3 Maxx Sport (one in grey, the other in black) and I must admit, I do like them. I was seriously considering one before the Fiesta (but saved the cash... So I can have a Clio now :P). They do have a very nice interior, and look very nice too. Like the Golf though, VERY popular! And, you might be left wanting more (SP23 or the MPS3 coming out soon....)
Yea, with service - I'm 18 so VW literally snobbed me. Their bad, as I ended up spending more $$$ then the Polo GTI. Oh well..... Not only that, but he also had a second hand Renault there. Haha, he went on and on about the Polo GTI being German (DUDE, it is SPANISH). Goes to show know knows more... the customer or the manager (he was).
It is a shame the Ghia doesn't come in Manual - a good debadging and different wheels would make it look very sexy. Maybe re-trim the side bolsters to make it look good
*EDIT* How much you looking a spending? PM me if you like (incase Ford dealers lerk here...) Almost certain you can pick up a normal 182 if you have the cash....
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Well, considering you looked at a Polo GTI - I remember something like $27,990 + 2,500 for leather + 1,500 for the sunroof + Delivery Charges = $33,500! Shocked for a $28k car....