Hello, I am faced with the decision to buy either a Ford Focus II (74kW gasoline, special model Fun-X) or a Skoda Octavia I Tour (75kW gasoline plus package Prime). Equipment is similar for both: climate, el. exterior mirror & window lifter front, on-board computer, CD radio (MP3 only at Octavia), heatable windscreen only at Focus. Both are about 13.300€ (Focus as day registration 3 months old, Octavia new order with list price minus 14%). Differences are marginal – rather optical. Skoda is almost too long for me – 20cm longer than Focus (place conditions at my parking space somewhat cramped) and the Focus has the heatable windshield (for me as an “outdoor parker” an interesting feature). On the other hand, the Octavia already has an MP3-suitable radio and a larger trunk. In addition, it will be built for many years and should be very mature, while the Focus II is only built for a good 2 years. I only like the Focus II. I like its suspension extremely well. I have to test it at Octavia I. What arguments could speak for the Focus or the Octavia I from your point of view? Are there typical problems with the two? Thank you+Greet Astrawerner