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#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)
#3445 of 3820 Re: ??? [nippononly] by backy Apr 03, 2006 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Apr 03, 2006 3:44 pm) No, that comment was re the xA, not the Versa.
#3446 of 3820 backy by nippononly Apr 03, 2006 (8:35 pm)
I am sure I had to bring the seatback up when I sat in the xA, because it was reclined too far for me to be comfortable. Could be an incorrect recollection, but I think there's a mistake here somewhere... Replies to this message: backy (Apr 04, 2006 5:15 am) cdoc (Apr 04, 2006 5:44 am) backy (Apr 04, 2006 6:02 am) and 1 more...
#3447 of 3820 Re: backy [nippononly] by backy Apr 04, 2006 (5:15 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Apr 03, 2006 8:35 pm) I figured as much, that's why I made my comment originally. Some cars lack a seat-height adjuster (but not many); none nowadays lack a recliner. Replies to this message: cdoc (Apr 04, 2006 5:44 am) backy (Apr 04, 2006 6:02 am) cdoc (Apr 04, 2006 10:14 am)
#3448 of 3820 Re: backy [backy] by cdoc Apr 04, 2006 (5:44 am)
Replying to: backy (Apr 04, 2006 5:15 am) Keep in mind that in the xA you sit higher up, almost like one does in a truck. Your legs and feet go downward more than frontward. This takes a little getting used to. I'm 5'10" and I find it very comfortable. Yesterday at a red light I was stopped next to an older Civic, and I looked way down at it. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 04, 2006 6:02 am) cdoc (Apr 04, 2006 10:14 am)
#3449 of 3820 Re: backy [cdoc] by backy Apr 04, 2006 (6:02 am)
Replying to: cdoc (Apr 04, 2006 5:44 am) A very small truck. The Civic is a low-slung car--everyone looks down at those (except maybe drivers of little sports cars). Tall small cars are the norm now--the Fit, Accent, Rio et. al. all have relatively high seating positions. It's how to add more passenger space in a short car. Replies to this message: cdoc (Apr 04, 2006 10:14 am)

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