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#2 of 225 Re: Which New Budge Car Better? Fits/Yari/Versan? [mugupo] by navigator89 Mar 13, 2006 (5:28 am)
Replying to: mugupo (Mar 12, 2006 11:38 pm) Just so you know the names correctly, it's Fit, Yaris and Versa. I'd take the Versa or Fit, no way the Yaris. The styling is too round and cute for me. Plus I dont like center gauges.   I've sat in all three cars and it's a close call for me. The Fit is roomy, but the Versa has a higher interior IMO. The only good thing about the Yaris its comfortable and the controls are very simple.   For me: 1. Fit 2. Versa 3. Yaris   Consider the Caliber too, it's a great car.
#3 of 225 A couple other nice budget options by b3nut Mar 13, 2006 (5:47 am)
are the Scion xA and Kia Rio5 SX. The xA is a unique little hatch, feels pretty good on the road (even on the freeway, though it's not quite as smooth as longer-wheelbase vehicles, it's still better than my old Rabbit ). The xA's center-mounted guages are a bit of a turnoff, but I could tolerate it if I owned one, as dunderheaded as I think that idea is. The Kia really surprised me, I looked at and drove it as a lark and was really smitten with the car, I cannot believe how far up the ladder they've brought their quality (though being a part of Hyundai now has helped, CEO Mong-Koo Chung has been taking a take-no-prisoners approach to improvements). I went from being one who would never consider a Korean car to having the Rio5 at the top of my list. Both cars in automatic trim are rated at 38mpg on the highway, and are attractively-priced. The Rio5 is really smooth on the road and is quite fun for a cheap hatch. It shares mechanicals with the new '06 Hyundai Accent, which for '07 is arriving as a 3-door hatch. That'll be another good budget ride.   The Yaris is a bit wierd but will be a good seller I think. I didn't like the look of the Versa. I like the Fit except for its non-user-replaceable radio, a bad habit Honda has gotten into. They used to use proper DIN head units, now they've gotten into that proprietary garbage. I don't want to be locked into a factory head unit if I decide I don't like it or if it breaks, which they often do.   Todd in Beerbratistan
#4 of 225 Aveo by hpmctorque Mar 13, 2006 (6:17 am)
I think we should add the Aveo to this list, since it's currently the top seller in this segment, and has been redesigned for '07
#5 of 225 I'd have to wait... by lemko Mar 13, 2006 (7:14 am)
...for the '07 Aveo to make a real comparison. I haven't sat in the Versa. Of the two left, the Fit fits. The Caliber is cool - kind of a mini Magnum. Dig the drink cooler!
#6 of 225 my vote by nippononly Mar 13, 2006 (2:43 pm)
1. Fit - best value at $13K on up   1a. xA - honorable mention at $14K on up   2. Yaris - best value for $11K, Fit is nicer if you are spending $13,5 or more. Yaris is a bit too basic for those prices   3. Versa - Ugly, but more fuel-efficient than the Fit and has that 6-speed standard.   4. '07 Accent - sloppy shifter but good looks and value-packed as usual for a Hyundai. Best warranty, of course.   5. Aveo - bargain priced and looks and acts the part, but has optional equipment some of the others don't (an available moonroof? Separates it from the pack, except for the $15K version of the Accent).
#7 of 225 None of the above.... by rockylee Mar 18, 2006 (11:43 pm)
They are all junk........   Rocky Replies to this message: bumpy (Mar 19, 2006 6:14 am) rockylee (Mar 19, 2006 10:29 am) bumpy (Mar 19, 2006 11:57 am) and 1 more... gogogodzilla (Jul 10, 2006 5:42 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Mar 20, 2006 10:17 am)
#8 of 225 Re: None of the above.... [rockylee] by bumpy Mar 19, 2006 (6:14 am)
Replying to: rockylee (Mar 18, 2006 11:43 pm) Okay then, what's your pick for best car under 2500 pounds?   Right now my pick is the same, since I'm waiting for a diesel to show up. Replies to this message: rockylee (Mar 19, 2006 10:29 am) bumpy (Mar 19, 2006 11:57 am) rockylee (Mar 19, 2006 12:01 pm) gogogodzilla (Jul 10, 2006 5:42 pm)
#9 of 225 Re: None of the above.... [bumpy] by rockylee Mar 19, 2006 (10:29 am)
Replying to: bumpy (Mar 19, 2006 6:14 am) bumpy, I can go under 1500 pounds with a brand new Lotus Elise/Sport Exige.   "Ya'll" are going he's got a good point. J/K   Rocky Replies to this message: bumpy (Mar 19, 2006 11:57 am) rockylee (Mar 19, 2006 12:01 pm) gogogodzilla (Jul 10, 2006 5:42 pm)
#10 of 225 Re: None of the above.... [rockylee] by bumpy Mar 19, 2006 (11:57 am)
Replying to: rockylee (Mar 19, 2006 10:29 am) Not in this country you can't. The US-spec Elise weighs more like 2000 pounds. At that point, I might as well get an AE86 or early Miata. Replies to this message: rockylee (Mar 19, 2006 12:01 pm)
#11 of 225 Re: None of the above.... [bumpy] by rockylee Mar 19, 2006 (12:01 pm)
Replying to: bumpy (Mar 19, 2006 11:57 am) Ok bumpy, your original weight was 2500, which the lotus still falls under.   We are finally getting some rain to put out these gosh darn grass fires that ya'll have seen on national news, God Bless   Rocky

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