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#31 of 1822 Seems like everyone is missing the point of the I6. by dkuhajda Sep 13, 2003 (7:06 pm)
The I6 was designed like a Mercedes design and specifically designed to be an extremely well balanced and quiet powerplant. More specifically they designed it to be similar in smooth easy power as the older I6 Mercedes engine.   After driving one (today)I can say it hit the mark on that one design goal. The engine is so quiet on start up it was hard to even tell it was running without the window down. The power delivery was very smooth throughout the power range. It never gave the impression of straining, but it also did not give neck wrenching acceleration. I could not even tell when the transmission shifted it was just that smooth.   The whole car was then designed to be as quiet and smooth as possible without much sacrifice in handling. It gives and almost old time Buick like feel with the ability to handle almost, if not quite, like a modern sporty sedan. I think the closest large production vehicle that handles close is the Mercury Sable, but the Verona is seems much quieter in the cabin.
#32 of 1822 Verona handling... by jchan2 Sep 13, 2003 (7:07 pm)
like a Mercury Sable?! You mean that it handles even worse than a Camry????!!!!
#33 of 1822 Guess you have not driven a Sable lately? by dkuhajda Sep 13, 2003 (7:24 pm)
You cannot have an ultra smooth ride and sports car handling in a mid-low priced sedan. You can have handling that leans towards one or the other, but not both.   Back to what the experts say about the Sable,Edmunds; "The Sable is a respectable performer when it comes to ride, handling... The suspension is compliant, making for a comfortable ride and easy long-distance drives."   One thing I can tell you for sure, I would rather be in a car designed to be a road cruiser on long trips rather than a Camry any day. There is such a thing as the comfort factor.
#34 of 1822 by jchan2 Sep 14, 2003 (4:57 am)
I haven't driven a Sable lately. I've riden in the Taurus, and the ride was pretty smooth. The Camry, I've been in and it drives somewhere between Sport and Comfort, where I don't want it. I want something either more towards Sport (Accord, Passat) or something more towards Comfort. (Sonata, Optima, Verona, Sable).
#35 of 1822 impressive car by chevymalibu19 Sep 15, 2003 (8:55 pm)
Hey, guys, i seen one of these cars today, and i was truly impressed. I'm interested in getting one, I currently drive a 98 Malibu, but I'm interested in this car.    The only 04 car that I've been able to compare the Verona with in comparison to price were Corollas, Civics, and Centres by Nissen. This Car is obviously the better buy. I went and looked at a Camry, and a Hyndai Sonata. It kinda seems like a no brainer when comparing them. The verona offers so much more, and a price in a completely different category. Anyway, the car is awesome, and if they can advertise it right, it will be a true knock-out.
#36 of 1822 Verona is a.... by jchan2 Sep 16, 2003 (12:55 pm)
rebadged Gen 2 Daewoo Leganza. The old one wasn't great in crash testing; we'll see what happens to this one with the IIHS.
#37 of 1822 by wonderwall Sep 21, 2003 (11:01 am)
I saw some at the Suzuki dealer not far from where i live yesterday. I tend not to pay much attention to Suzuki, so I had no idea... It's a nice looking car, but I don't like the giant "S" in the middle of the grille. So let me get this straight; this is a Daewoo, built in South Korea and rebadged as a Suzuki? Does this car have the Australian made Holden/GM engine in it like the Leganza?
#38 of 1822 Verona by jchan2 Sep 21, 2003 (3:38 pm)
yes, it is a rebadged gen 2 Leganza, now called the Daewoo Magnus. I don't know about the engine.
#39 of 1822 I saw a Daewoo Magnus by jchan2 Sep 21, 2003 (3:40 pm)
at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. They had a Rezzo too. All ready to launch until bam! two months later they're out of business. Also, daewoo was also going to bring the Korando mini-ute' for 2001. Never made it here either. Daewoo had three cars ready to save it self and then GM buys it and shuts it down. Right when we were getting to the Rezzo, ready for a July launch. (The Rezzo was a compact 5-seat hatch not unlike the upcoming Mazda 3)
#40 of 1822 Rezzo by jchan2 Sep 21, 2003 (3:40 pm)
was a pretty nice car. Small crowd around it when I got to the Daewoo display too.

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