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#3434 of 3820 Re: Handling in nyc [ross14] by backy Apr 02, 2006 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: ross14 (Apr 02, 2006 3:16 pm) The Accent SE is supposed to have a "sport suspension", so it might give you want you want without any tweaks needed. It will be interesting to see what C/D says about that car. It's also interesting they did not include it in their small car comparo, since it is due out before the Versa is. Maybe they decided to test only 4-door (or 5-door) cars.
#3435 of 3820 CHEAP second car by ross14 Apr 03, 2006 (5:02 am)
Own a 2006 Camry. After 95 Toyota pickup(244,000 miles) was vandalized(our 2nd car), want best cheap new car. Accent hatchback will probably be choice(Aveo's warranty rules it out), but its not here in N.Y. yet. It better have a lower cost then the Corolla, which is severely discounted. Hated driving position of Corolla, but got in one where steering wheel was set at lowest position, & it was a different car. I may throw out price if the Yaris hatchback has an acceptable city & highway ride. It is a spacious(People, not luggage) stunner. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 03, 2006 5:15 am) cdoc (Apr 03, 2006 9:44 am) backy (Apr 03, 2006 10:58 am)
#3436 of 3820 Re: CHEAP second car [ross14] by backy Apr 03, 2006 (5:15 am)
Replying to: ross14 (Apr 03, 2006 5:02 am) Another one to think about is the Versa, which will start at $12k and still be under $14k for a very well equipped car (ABS, power package, AC, side bags/curtains, cruise, keyless entry, 6-speed). Replies to this message: cdoc (Apr 03, 2006 9:44 am) backy (Apr 03, 2006 10:58 am)
#3437 of 3820 Re: CHEAP second car [backy] by cdoc Apr 03, 2006 (9:44 am)
Replying to: backy (Apr 03, 2006 5:15 am) We wanted a second car that was inexpensive to buy, small, economical to run, with some oomph on the road, comfortable, four doors, and a liftback. We found all that in a Scion xA, which has the same engine as the Yaris. At just over $12k, it comes with all the bells and whistles (including ABS but not cruise control). There's plenty of room for four adults. It has a very small luggage area, but it does have 60/40 folding rear seats. Then again, for a second car we don't need that much space for luggage. We've had it for two weeks and I love it. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 03, 2006 10:58 am)
#3438 of 3820 Re: CHEAP second car [cdoc] by backy Apr 03, 2006 (10:58 am)
Replying to: cdoc (Apr 03, 2006 9:44 am) The xA is an attractive package at a low price. What turns me off about is is: no side curtains available; tiny luggage space with the rear seats up; very firm ride; center-mounted gauges. That is why the Versa appeals to me--for about $1000 more than the xA I can address all those issues, plus have room for three adults (or big kids) in back.
#3439 of 3820 backy... by iluvmysephia1 Apr 03, 2006 (11:36 am)
the 2007 Toyota Yaris 5-speed Barcelona Red base sedan I'm eyeing right now at my local Pocatello dealer is selling for $14,650 and includes the 15" steel wheel upgrade, several "power package" ugrades in the stereo, battery, larger, level washer fluid reservoir (I know, but Toyota advertises the upgrade like it's something some of their small-car customers are craving!), power W/L/M's, etc.   What I didn't expect was the fact that this neat little red sedan comes with the optional front and passenger front seat side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags as well!   Basically the only thing I'd add would be nice rims from a local tire and wheel center here ASAP. Just about to my string of days off so a test drive is almost a certainty.   Wife may not like the "low-rider" stance of the seating, however, the ride of the 2006 Polar White Scion xA was anything but "lowrider". We were up pretty well-not like our Sportage's "up high" seating but surprisingly up pretty high.   I just wonder how low one sits in the Yaris sedan for 2007. Only one of the things I'll be checking out.   To me, under $15,000 with looks that are much improved over the lowly-looking Corolla, the Yaris sedan not only is very affordable but also a rig that would hold it's resale value.   The Kia Rio LX and Rio5 still ring true as value packed rigs to me as well and I wouldn't buy the Yaris sedan until at least test driving the Rio twins. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 03, 2006 12:31 pm)
#3440 of 3820 Re: backy... [iluvmysephia1] by backy Apr 03, 2006 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Apr 03, 2006 11:36 am) For that much money I'd go with the Versa (about $800 less and including ABS, roomier back seat, and hatchback) or the Rio5 (alloys, hatchback versatility) or even the Accent sedan (loaded including ABS, power package, and even an automatic tranny). I have to take a close look at the Yaris hatchback. If I could get one with ABS and side bags, and the 60/40 rear seat, but w/o power package, that could be a nice little rig at a good price. But I'd have to compare it to the Accent SE, and the Versa with 2 more doors.
#3441 of 3820 Wife: Yes ......Hubby: NO by ross14 Apr 03, 2006 (2:26 pm)
We both loved the Scion XA, especially the classy interior. Unfortunately, the non-adjustable( height, rake)seat ruled it out for my 5' 10" frame. Assumed it had side-bags optional. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 03, 2006 2:32 pm)
#3442 of 3820 Re: Wife: Yes ......Hubby: NO [ross14] by backy Apr 03, 2006 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: ross14 (Apr 03, 2006 2:26 pm) You're right, I see that side bags are an option. I could swear that the last time I checked they were not available. But adding the side bags actually makes the xA more expensive than the Versa, which is much more car than the xA, IMO.   I find it very odd that the driver's seat doesn't have a seatback recliner. That's been standard on every car I've owned since my '76 Corolla.
#3443 of 3820 ??? by nippononly Apr 03, 2006 (3:44 pm)
You can't recline the Versa's driver seat? That is super weird - I suspect that is a mistake somewhere.   You didn't mean the xA did you? Because I am almost positive I actually reclined it when I sat in that car. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 03, 2006 6:04 pm)

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