The Sync is awesome, once I got the bluetooth sorted out, had to update my iPhone. It works flawlessly now, as well with the iPod side. There is no voice training required, the damn thing is really smart, almost scary smart...lol (Terminator anyone?) It also has the sirius pre installed. I think the only major options it's missing is the heated seats and the audiophile system. it even has heated mirrors. As far as the gas, we expect to get around 30 mpg, which will be a big help driving 200 miles a day. The little thing will take a corner thanks to the 16's on it and it is quite peppy. It is night and day to the previous gen Focus. We'll see how it does on the maiden voyage Monday. It was real nice to see 460 miles to empty on the dash when we cranked it up the first time after they filled it. It's economy, but cool economy, and a damn sight better than the used civic we went up to look at!!