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219 messages,  Last post on Oct 02, 2012 at 10:12 AM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Civic, Acura RSX, Ford Focus, Saab 9-3, Mazda Protege5, Volkswagen Golf, Hatchback

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#214 of 219 Re: New Yaris or old Honda? [autochallenged] by mmmargeau

Sep 04, 2007 (10:30 am)

Replying to: autochallenged (Jul 12, 2007 4:20 pm)
Personally I think you can't go wrong with a Honda. Reliable, great gas milage, and good looking! I love the hatchback civic and I plan of getting a new one here in like 10 years!

#215 of 219 A sad Saab story, with happy ending (kinda) by klg3g

Feb 26, 2009 (10:05 pm)

My 18 yr old was involved in a terrible accident in his beloved 2001 Saab 9-3
hatchback. This was his first car, and our first Saab. It WAS quirky, and
frequently required repairs that quickly added up, but it was a great car for
a teen driver. In this accident, which involved a frontal crash at 35 mph,
and being rear-ended so hard that the back of the car was literally torn off-
my son emerged without a scratch and no injuries; NONE. Both airbags deployed,
the front windshield was intact, and there was no intrusion into the passenger
cabin. The car was totalled, of course, and looked like it had been compacted,
but, again, no injuries whatsoever. I will probably not be replacing it with another
Saab, due to the repair costs, but if you are looking for a safe car for a teen
driver-this is the one. Oh, and the 2 bass guitars in the trunk were safe, too.
Now, I'm looking for another safe car that can accomodate a double-bass-any
suggestions?

#216 of 219 Ford Fiesta or Focus rear visibility by fredoz

Jul 23, 2012 (3:37 pm)

Hi All,
I'm beginning to consider buying a hatchback and am attracted by the relative quiet of Ford. I also want a stick shift car. At the moment, I'm traveling and driving a rented 2012 Fiesta SE, which is fairly quiet. I do not like the "view through a tunnel" to the rear. With a small window and wide pillars, the rear visibility is poor.
 
We also need a gentile clutch spring for my wife who has knee damage.
 
I'm surprised not to find any complaints about this issue. Is the Focus any better? Any other suggestions?

#217 of 219 Re: Ford Fiesta or Focus rear visibility [fredoz] by mcdawgg

Jul 31, 2012 (9:57 am)

Replying to: fredoz (Jul 23, 2012 3:37 pm)
If you have knee trouble, I highly recommend not getting a manual. I love manual transmission, but my knee problems are not good with the clutch on a 2010 Camry, which is light.

#218 of 219 Introduce by raysontv

Aug 08, 2012 (8:59 pm)

Hi, All
 
I'm a New member, here.
 
Nice to meet you...
 
regards,

#219 of 219 Greetings! by zoom_zoom_zoom

Oct 02, 2012 (10:12 am)

Hi all... new here.
 
Although I've had my Mazda Protege 5 for a few years now, I just found this place.
Love this car!
 
ttfn
 
E.

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