That's bad news Azz...

However, just as well you heard about the overtime situation before you'd committed.

Personnaly I wouldn't want to buy something based on an uncertain wage so maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

Focus ST sounds like a good compromise... personally I wouldn't buy one as they just drink too much fuel for what they do but if I was going to get one, I wouldn't want to pay that much for a 2nd hand one...

Not sure on the going rate but maybe just supercharge the ST or get a Focus ST for less money?

If you have to get a focus... you can do a bit better...
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1269261.htm