One kick of the mule was enough

That Focus could be eligible for classic plates.

 

I don't get the what the OP is trying to say. Given the choice between a turn of the century economy car or a fairly new pseudo luxury car, I'd go for the latter too.

Of course, I'd sell the Tesla and use the cash to buy a nice, well designed PHEV because I spend a LOT of time on the open road under a lot of rough weather.

 

If I sold the Tesla, it wouldn't be for a PHEV.

I had considered a the Focus of that generation. Even test drove a hatchback. Went with a Matrix to try a different brand. Probably wouldn't have been as keen to move on with the Ford.

That wagon might have been the last of the non-European options in the US. While a compact, it had the same cargo space as the Rav4 of the time.

 

Need more clues. The Ford's got engine problems?

 

perhaps they were trying to find the frunk

 

The best of both worlds!

2018 Ford Focus Electric

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=39640

 

I have a soft-spot, for well maintained, long-in-the-tooth econo cars. Especially when the owner's kept up the bodywork, waxed and the whole rigamarole.

 

The focus EV has a whopping range of 76 mi (before capacity degradation begins) & usually no quick charging (unless specially equipped) . Hope your destination is nearby. If it's a cold day & slightly up hill - it better be no farther away than 30 Mi.

This old electric version is a great illustration of how much improvement there has been over the past decade. It's exciting to think how it will be in another 10 years.
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The 2017 model year Focus increased its original range to 115 miles.

 

great little runabout, i could make do with one

 

Ford didn't limit sales to a few states, you could probably find one close by for sale.

Last week I spotted a Fiat 500e with white California HOV stickers just outside Philly, so there is likely even more choices of used EVs for you.