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#3489 of 3820 Re: NYC Auto Show [ross14] by backy Apr 15, 2006 (7:42 am)
Replying to: ross14 (Apr 15, 2006 6:38 am) Did you mean the Accent GS hatchback or SE hatchback (no GLS has been announced)?
#3490 of 3820 The 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan by iluvmysephia1 Apr 15, 2006 (12:23 pm)
also comes in a beige interior. In fact the Barcelona Red 5-speed Base Yaris Sedan at my local dealer selling for $14,589 has the beige interior. I like it from the outside but am concerned my dogs might slowly taint it's color scruffy-dirty after a year or so. Oh well, there's always elbow grease and a bucket-a-suds and a scrub brush, huh? Not a big enough deterrent from purchasing it.   Neither the Barcelona Red or Nautical Blue base 5-speed Yaris sedan selling for $14,589 are selling at my local dealer. All the better for me while I lollygag around wondering when to pounce. I always threaten to go pounce on my next stretch of days off-one day I may just go do it if they remain there looking like little pups in a petstore window like that. I do prefer the red one-Phil Meador Jeep-Subaru-Toyota keeps the red one under the overhang of their showroom building, still outdoors but covered from the elements. I would agree the sedan's not for everybody but I like it and think it would be a solid rig for years and years and years.
#3491 of 3820 best buy Accent GS by ross14 Apr 15, 2006 (5:37 pm)
Wish cars would stick to names, instead of numbers & letters.The Accent GS is potentially the most for the money. With a rebate( in time), best warranty, fully adjustable & comfortable seats, & an explosively low price, I may part ways with loyalty to Toyota. Is it in the U.S. yet? Replies to this message: backy (Apr 15, 2006 5:41 pm)
#3492 of 3820 Re: best buy Accent GS [ross14] by backy Apr 15, 2006 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: ross14 (Apr 15, 2006 5:37 pm) When I asked my local dealer last week he said he didn't know when the Accent 3-doors were coming.
#3493 of 3820 A Thud by ross14 Apr 28, 2006 (10:17 am)
Replying to: 280hp (Apr 13, 2004 10:56 pm) Just visited the little cars at the NY Autoshow. Is there a worse interior than the ION? This 2nd generation Ion, perhaps, is an indicator of how clueless GM is. How much research was done developing the drivers seat? Is there a passenger car with a lower seat? And how about Ford. Europe gets a new Focus, & now the S-max, while US Ford wallows in dullness, & old Focus'.
#3494 of 3820 alright by randydriver Apr 30, 2006 (6:34 am)
Alright my mom is finally looking to replace her 1993 Olds Ciera. She lives about 70 miles southeast of Dallas and she would have to commute for work ....any suggestions? Replies to this message: subcompact (Apr 30, 2006 7:44 am) lightfootfl (Apr 30, 2006 8:13 am) randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:48 am) and 3 more... subcompact (Apr 30, 2006 5:20 pm) and 1 more...
#3495 of 3820 Re: alright [randydriver] by subcompact Apr 30, 2006 (7:44 am)
Replying to: randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 6:34 am) Bus. Seriously. I drive buses for a living. We can move 35 people for $3.00 each some 20-25 miles commuting. That's $100 in fares. My salary is $15 per hour. I burn about $15 per hour in diesel. Trust me, my employer is masking a profit around 25%, even with fuel costing what it does. We make traffic less of a problem, because 1 bus doesn't take up the room of 35 Yaris', let alone SUVs. Commuters pay $120 a month to ride the bus. What car can you own, with fuel, insurance and upkeep for 2x that price? Before I was a bus driver, we were a 2 car family. Now we are a 1 car family. I am partners in a small business that owns a car, so technically we are a 1.5 car family. I believe in public transit. I know it works. Replies to this message: lightfootfl (Apr 30, 2006 8:13 am) randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:48 am) backy (Apr 30, 2006 2:42 pm) randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:29 pm) and 1 more... subcompact (Apr 30, 2006 5:20 pm) randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:25 pm)
#3496 of 3820 Re: alright [subcompact] by lightfootfl Apr 30, 2006 (8:13 am)
Replying to: subcompact (Apr 30, 2006 7:44 am) Agreed, provided the locations can use it. Unfortunately, the majority of (areas) places in the US not only don't have such, but it would not be reasonable. Those places that do have public transportation find that most people don't use it anyway. We have become a society of personal vehicle users. ? Replies to this message: randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:48 am) backy (Apr 30, 2006 2:42 pm) randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:29 pm) backy (May 01, 2006 4:43 am) subcompact (Apr 30, 2006 5:20 pm) randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:25 pm)
#3497 of 3820 Re: alright [lightfootfl] by randydriver Apr 30, 2006 (9:48 am)
Replying to: lightfootfl (Apr 30, 2006 8:13 am) okey guys I am on this site to ask opinions about subcompact cars....a bus in East Texas is like ice in Hell. But I do ride the train here in Dallas I am about a mile from the northern most stop and take me right into downtown Dallas..   Any way cars prospects for my mom. Please. Replies to this message: backy (Apr 30, 2006 2:42 pm) randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:29 pm) backy (May 01, 2006 4:43 am)
#3498 of 3820 Re: alright [randydriver] by backy Apr 30, 2006 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: randydriver (Apr 30, 2006 9:48 am) At 140 miles a day that equates to something like 35,000 miles a year, not counting what she would put on during weekends. For that kind of miles, first I'd recommend she get something with a smooth ride, comfy driver's seat, and cruise. High fuel economy is very important of course. I don't know what her budget is. A couple of choices that pop into mind are the Corolla, if she finds the driver's seat comfortable (this is a problem for many people). High mpg, comfy, reliable. Another is the Elantra, which is a good bet for her if the Corolla is uncomfortable as its driver's seat is more adjustable. Very smooth ride also, not quite as good fuel economy but capable of mid 30s even at 70-75 mph. Corolla has better side crash ratings (when equipped with the optional side bags/curtains). One advantage of both the Corolla and Elantra is that they are older designs so you could find a good used one and save some money.   In this low-end class the Accent and Rio have a smooth ride for their size but don't have cruise available. The Yaris would be worth a look but once it is optioned well, it gets very clost to the Corolla's price, and the Corolla has a higher highway mpg rating and has a smoother ride. The Civic LX is pricey but would also be a good bet for a nice-riding, fuel-efficient, reliable car.   Also, at those miles she is someone who could actually come out financially ahead with a slightly-used hybrid like the Prius or Civic hybrid. Might be tough to find one of those now, however.

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