Replacement for a Mk1 Focus

[lukasprague]

Hi!

I need to replace my daily - 2004 Mk1 Focus - because it started to rust badly. It's 1.8 16V petrol. I like the reliability and the handling is exeptionally good for what it is. Hated the rust obviously. What to replace it with?

I'd like something:
- relatively cheap
- reliable
- doesn't rust
- not that boring
- semi-practical (folding rear seats will do) + maybe slightly bigger
- manual

I quite like:
- 7G Accord 2.0/2.4
- 6cyl e46 (I know they rust)
- IS200 Sport (doesn't have folding seats)
- 5cyl petrol S60

Which of these do you think is best? Are there any similar alternatives?
I will be buying the car in Germany as I live in Prague.

Cheers!

[ZX10R NIN]

They'll all rust if they're not looked after, what about a W209 CLK they have folding rear seats & can be bought for sensible money (in the UK) so are worth a look.

[lukasprague]

ZX10R NIN said:

They'll all rust if they're not looked after, what about a W209 CLK they have folding rear seats & can be bought for sensible money (in the UK) so are worth a look.

Will definitely take a look, thanks!