I think that in some neighborhoods your mailbox has to be road side because the mail is delivered with one of those right hand drive vehicles. Front door delivery may not be an option.
Nonsense, I have a 2000 Focus with 150,000 miles on it. It handles like a Corvette.
I just changed the stabilizer bars linkages and bushings for <$100. PITA job though.
Don't go knocking the Focus.
CraigV,
As a former smoker I too couldn't stand the smell of cigarette smoke. I always opened the window while driving, even in Canada.
gmichael,
Make her get the mail when it rains.
When it's sunny, you get it and enjoy the nice new scenic location.