We're really happy with our EcoSport and will probably buy another when our lease is up. It's not perfect but certainly not deserving of all the harsh reviews! We looked at a number of its rivals before ordering ours and they all had their own pros and cons. The EcoSport is still the one that best meets our requirements and my wife absolutely loves it. A few small tweaks (eg heated windscreen) would make it better, but being a Ford it will still get slated in the press....
The blemishes are in the paint itself so I can't see them getting any worse. Unless looking closely in the right light you can't really see them, it's just me being a bit OCD when it comes to car cleaning! Edited by: xn85