As I ask this, realize that as an American, I don't know what models are or aren't available there... or what they cost. But what about the Mitsubishi Lancer, on which the Evo is based? And another would be the Subaru Impreza. What about that? One thing that my Microsoft loving friend, Daniel, and I fully agreed on was the soundness of Subarus. Does the Impreza come in a diesel model over there?

But with all that said, I have seen pics of the new Focus and it's a very sharp little car!