The focus has a great chassis but on the road is outclassed by the other two on sheer performance. The gearing on the ST170 is wayyyy to long.The celica is the best looking of the three and in the middle performance wise. But needs to be revved even more so than the type-r due to the smaller power band. (my sis has the corrolla with the 190 engine).Honda has decent build quality, faster than the other two, straight or bends especially on track. But has slightly less feedback than the other two and slightly harsher over bumps too whilst pottering around town, which is where you'll probably spend 99% of your time.Why don't you get a Honda Integra Type-R? They are just as quick as a civic, look better, Handle a whole lot better and give a massive grin factor!!! and all for a similar price. You even get better build quality than the rest of them too. Theres a big following for these online so you'll have no problems getting parts.