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What is this discussion about? Toyota ECHO, Chevrolet Aveo, Kia Rio, Nissan Sentra, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris, Kia Spectra, Suzuki Forenza, Sedan

#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)
#3450 of 3820 ross14 by ross14 Apr 04, 2006 (8:22 am)
oops! Car seats can have 8 movements. 1,2: forward/backward. 3,4: recline, raise back(vertical) 5,6: "Height" up,down(whole seat), & 7,8 "Rake": angle bottom of seat to support the thigh. The Scion xa does not have "Height", or "Rake". If car seats simply had a few a few more inches for thigh support on the lower cushion, most gripes would disappear (at least from men!)
#3451 of 3820 Re: backy [backy] by cdoc Apr 04, 2006 (10:14 am)
Replying to: backy (Apr 04, 2006 6:02 am) Yes, the smallest truck you could imagine. But I was attempting (with little clarity on my part) to explain why reclining the driver's seat would be uncomfortable: the seating position is more vertical than horizontal.
#3452 of 3820 Re: picture of the interior at night by ronald711 Apr 07, 2006 (10:38 pm)
Replying to: tazereli (May 22, 2001 8:35 am) Here is a picture of the interior with the interior lights on and the dashboard lite up, Im very please with my test vehicle. I found the right backage using the Chicago area build your own car and the dealer will order it that way they advised 8 weeks for delivery. excited. http://scottky.us/rmalinowski/photos/car1.jpg Replies to this message: randydriver (Apr 08, 2006 6:49 am) ronald711 (Apr 10, 2006 5:03 pm)
#3453 of 3820 Re: picture of the interior at night [ronald711] by randydriver Apr 08, 2006 (6:49 am)
Replying to: ronald711 (Apr 07, 2006 10:38 pm) nice
#3454 of 3820 Accent vs. Yaris by backy Apr 08, 2006 (8:49 pm)
I did a head-to-head comparison of the Accent GLS and Yaris sedan today; here are my impressions:   backy, "The Forums Test Drive Team" #179, 8 Apr 2006 9:37 pm Replies to this message: giantkiller (Apr 08, 2006 10:51 pm) backy (Apr 09, 2006 5:39 am) giantkiller (Apr 09, 2006 11:54 am) and 1 more... pat (Apr 09, 2006 8:36 am)

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