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What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

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What is this discussion about? Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, smart fortwo, MINI Cooper

#7847 of 8653 Re: 10k since January [nippononly] by thegraduate Jun 29, 2008 (7:17 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Jun 28, 2008 10:47 pm) If they only sell one for every thirteen people who want them, they're in trouble!
#7848 of 8653 Re: 10k since January [steve_] by podred Jun 29, 2008 (11:19 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 28, 2008 10:41 pm) Is it really a subcompact if you can fit 13 people in one?   EPA's new size classifications allows 12 in a subcompact, your off by just one... Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2008 8:57 am) podred (Jun 30, 2008 2:02 pm)
#7849 of 8653 Re: 10k since January [podred] by ateixeira Jun 30, 2008 (8:57 am)
Replying to: podred (Jun 29, 2008 11:19 am) Bet they could squeeze 30 in a convertible if limbs can stick out. Replies to this message: podred (Jun 30, 2008 2:02 pm)
#7850 of 8653 CR roasts the smart by texases Jun 30, 2008 (9:08 am)
This month's issue has this to say:   "A car like this should be fun and zippy. Sadly, the Smart is neither. The ride is harsh, and broken urban pavement, this car's natural habitat, pummels occupants mercilessly. The transmission shifts strangely, with pauses and heaves between gears. Handling is not so responsive, and it takes a lot of wheel winding to coax the Smart through corners. The slow, noisy engine makes it necessary to plan ahead when merging into traffic, although once on the highway it can keep up the pace." Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2008 9:14 am)
#7851 of 8653 Re: CR roasts the smart [texases] by ateixeira Jun 30, 2008 (9:14 am)
Replying to: texases (Jun 30, 2008 9:08 am) I think it's good that they stick to their guns and list all the criticisms, to be honest. I think a lot of other media have sort of given it a pass because of the trend towards small cars.   The Today Show had a Smart as an example of the cheapest cars to operate in terms of fuel costs, and never once mentioned it requires premium fuel.
#7852 of 8653 Smart service by acheyfeet Jun 30, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Any Smart drivers out there who have had their cars serviced?? any info on who services them and how reliable they are? Thanks Replies to this message: steve_ (Jun 30, 2008 12:24 pm)
#7853 of 8653 Re: Smart service [acheyfeet] by steve_ HOST Jun 30, 2008 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: acheyfeet (Jun 30, 2008 12:15 pm) Try the Smart Fortwo discussion where you should find more owners hanging out.
#7854 of 8653 Re: 10k since January [ateixeira] by podred Jun 30, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2008 8:57 am) Bet they could squeeze 30 in a convertible if limbs can stick out.   Yikes......your right!   Wow, I was off by a whopping 18 people.....Sheesh   I'm glad that you're thinking here, I was asleep at the wheel...ha...ha...ha...
#7855 of 8653 This should make nippononly happy. by bumpy Jul 01, 2008 (10:09 am)
Toyota adds 5-door Yaris to U.S. lineup Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 01, 2008 11:26 am) kyfdx (Jul 01, 2008 11:29 am)
#7856 of 8653 Re: This should make nippononly happy. [bumpy] by ateixeira Jul 01, 2008 (11:26 am)
Replying to: bumpy (Jul 01, 2008 10:09 am) Finally...that was a no-brainer. Bring all the small cars you have, may as well.

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