Well I dont hate all japenese cars, my problem with Toyotas is as my dad says "they are like Clit's every c-u-next-tuesday has one" in other words they are common! Yes am a snob!
Kev the prob with not having the bioethonol is that am not really helping the environment so there is no point in buyin the focus. I drive a focus now and love it.
The Honda Civic would be a bit more along my style so will look into it.
Thanks for all the advice boys!