The '05+ focuses have one of the best crash ratings of that size car. They are pretty slow, but are pretty fun in the bends. I've seen them go for well under 10k now.
As over-played as they are, WRX's are pretty good cars. You have to treat the gearboxes nicely, but 2001-2002 bugeyes are cheap as, aren't too uneconomical, and are a bit of fun to put the heel into when you feel the need to. Only issue is the insurance side of it of course.
But if you've got people saying 'a falcon is too big for a woman', go look at a 2JZ Toyota Aristo - they are about the same size as a falcon, if not bigger, are full luxury, will blow most new cars away with a bit of boost, and aren't exactly cop bait. Then you can go around giving the middle finger salute to anyone who reckons you should be in a small car.
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