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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

#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)
#3455 of 3820 Re: Accent vs. Yaris [backy] by giantkiller Apr 08, 2006 (10:51 pm)
Replying to: backy (Apr 08, 2006 8:49 pm) Hey Back, are we suppose to believe that? Since you've shown that you're pro Hyundai. And Edmunds , please close the Forum Test Drive BS. Its full of sheet of metal anyways. Who do you suppose will believe Back? Replies to this message: backy (Apr 09, 2006 5:39 am) giantkiller (Apr 09, 2006 11:54 am) backy (Apr 09, 2006 12:56 pm) pat (Apr 09, 2006 8:36 am)
#3456 of 3820 Re: Accent vs. Yaris [giantkiller] by backy Apr 09, 2006 (5:39 am)
Replying to: giantkiller (Apr 08, 2006 10:51 pm) When I share my test drives here I try to be as objective as possible. I own two Hyundais now but also two Mazdas (need to sell one of the Hyundais in the next few days). I've owned or leased Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans, Mazdas, Dodges, and a Mercury, Chevy, and Mitsubishi. As of now the top choice for my next new car is the Honda Fit--but I haven't been able to drive it yet.   If you would re-read my review you will see I said many positive things about the Yaris. But I like what I like, and I call 'em as I see 'em. If you don't like that, don't read my posts. Simple as that. Replies to this message: giantkiller (Apr 09, 2006 11:54 am) backy (Apr 09, 2006 12:56 pm)
#3457 of 3820 Re: Accent vs. Yaris [giantkiller] by pat HOST Apr 09, 2006 (8:36 am)
Replying to: giantkiller (Apr 08, 2006 10:51 pm) Backy has proved himself to be a very objective reviewer. If you haven't realized that, you have not been paying attention.   We have no intention of closing the Forum Test Drive discussion. If it does not interest you, feel free not to read it.   If you have other Forums management comments to make, please make them via email rather than disrupting a topical discussion. Thank you.

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