Ford Focus or Chevy Malibu?

So i'm going to be purchasing a used car within the next month… Should I get a 2003 Ford Focus Sedan or a 2004 Chevy Malibu sedan? I Like the interior of the Malibu better but the Ford is cheaper… Which one should I get? Which one will be cheaper to maintain?

Radio code for ford focus 811000?

To find the serial no i pressed 6 and 1 together. There few differnet codes it had show me
50702201
81-10-00
DP MV 5H
255
HOW I KNOW WHAT IS THE SERIAL NO AND WHAT WILL BE THE RADIO CODE FOR IT?

I GOT FORD FOCUS 2004 WITH 6000 CD CHANGER RNS.

Is there a recall on 2008 ford focus?

I have trouble with the ignition, it will not start in cold weather, and all other times the switch key has to be pushed in while in the start position. This is a 2008 ford focus, with 36k niles

How to test fuse voltage?

I have a ford focus 2001 zx3, and am trying to follow the manufacture repair manual to diagnose an inoperative A/C conditioning. In one of the pin point tests, it calls to test the voltage at Fuse F15. How do you go about this step? Do I have to take off fuse F15, and then attach the voltmeter red lead to the fuse box (where F15 goes), and black lead to ground? Am I understanding this right? I'm learning, so bare with me. I'm sure some of you guys this is like basic math, but others are still in the process of mastering this.

Emissons light/2000 Ford Focus?

Hi. My emissions light just came on in my car. Just got the o2 sensor replaced but I also read that it could be catalytic converter? Which is very loud on the car. Wondering if that's what it is or what else it could possibly be.

Why is my car shaking when idle?

Here's the back story. Car is a 2001 Ford Focus hatchback.
Check engine light recently went on for a EGR censor.
As of yesterday my cruise control will not work, and when I went to turn my car on today it is making a chugging noise and vibrating. When you gas, it stops vibrating however as you slow down it starts again.
What are possible things wrong with the car?
(And yes, it has plenty of gas just filled up two days ago.)

Turbocharged manual sedan for under $28,000?

I would like to find a new or used (no more than 2 years old) manual turbocharged sedan. I know Subaru came out with the wrx and Ford has the Focus ST but I'm looking for something more classy looking. Mainly want to know of a manual sedan that is fun to drive!