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#802 of 894 MINI has tach on the steering column by hpulley4 Sep 12, 2003 (6:11 am)
So you aren't looking at nothing. It is a nice big tach, and that the only instrument you really need in a hot hatch (it has the computer and a few idiot lights on it too). Good drivers with manual trannies know their speed from their RPMs and gear selection anyways.   Once you are used to a centre mounted speedo, it is no worse than others. And it is great for doing road rallies where the navigator can read the speed and distances without having to mount an auxilliary unit.   Don't knock central instruments until you've tried them for more than a 10 minute test drive.
#803 of 894 To weelz - Congratulations on your new Echo! by revka Sep 12, 2003 (7:20 am)
I saw your post a few days ago in the our new 2004 Echo Hatchback discussion, and meant to say this there. We look forward to hearing more about your ownership experience. Happy motoring!   Revka Host Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards
#804 of 894 Define this by snakerbill Sep 12, 2003 (10:03 am)
I think that the Honda Civic Hatch Si,the ZX3 Focus, and the Golf GTi and some others, are just little bitty station wagons. I love em. Maybe even little bitty Mini vans. Either way I think that these are the best vehicles available today, and these vehicles represent the smartest transportation modules around. When they grow 4 doors they are too ugly to consider. (ZX5) etc. etc. Anyone agree??
#805 of 894 dudka post 790 by snakerbill Sep 12, 2003 (10:41 am)
This may surprise you, but you really can have kids without having a wife.
#806 of 894 thanks by weelz Sep 12, 2003 (3:53 pm)
thanks Revka......I am hoping I don't have to come here for any problems   Skinny tires nyuck nyuck nyuck......   I bought it for the gas mileage anyway not the prestige Got to admit though it is nice to have folks stare at a cheap car.
#807 of 894 I vote for...... by FREDERICK Sep 12, 2003 (8:41 pm)
The new 2004 Prius, it kicks major oil burning butt in a new and honest way. No more of this he said she said bull going on in the world today.   Peace.
#808 of 894 weelz by snakerbill Sep 14, 2003 (9:21 am)
I thought that the Echo was a whiz car, but the center gauges threw me for a loop. Did you get used to them? Do you have an automatic? I looked at this car and walked away when I saw the center gauges. I get 36mpg hiway with my RSX auto, and about 24 in town, plus it has enough power, but it cost a lot more than the Echo. How does it drive, handle, stop? I never took the time to drive one.
#809 of 894 by revka Sep 23, 2003 (6:05 pm)
snakerbill- You may also want to copy/paste your questions about the Echo in our new 2004 Echo Hatch discussion. Weelz may be more likely to see it there. Thanks for your participation.   Revka Host of Hatchbacks & Wagons
#810 of 894 Url correction. by revka Sep 24, 2003 (6:51 am)
Let's try that again: 2004 Echo Hatchback discussion..   Revka Host of Hatchbacks & Wagons
#811 of 894 Which is More Comfortable by joe249 Nov 16, 2003 (4:34 pm)
Type S Accura or 1.8 GTI? Really need to know fast .          Thanks

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