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but why would you want the bigger, older car? I wouldn't pay over MSRP, but not because I could get a big ol' clunky sedan for the same money.
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Replying to: nippononly (Jul 06, 2006 4:42 pm) The bigger, 2006, car actually suits my needs a bit better. Hey, you asked. |
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I asked!  I was just thinking that if you are LOOKING for a small car, like the ones this thread is about, an Altima would be needlessly big. |
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Replying to: rockylee (Mar 19, 2006 10:29 am) Go with the Caterham Seven... at 1320lbs and 260hp/200ft-lbs torque. 
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I got the Yaris S sedan, with power package, auto. I drove all three, the Fit sport, Versa, and Yaris. I personally did not like the seats on the Fit. The Yaris has a drivers height adjust. The Versa was comfortable, but mileage less, and because it was so scarce now, price too much. I thoght the Yaris was equal to the Fit in acceleration and cruising. Mine is very quite, and smooth, even at the typical 75 mph commuting speeds typical in Atlanta highways. It is almost as quite as my wife's 2003 Accord V6 when cruising, but during hard acceleration of Yaris you definitly hear the engine. But then I heard the same or more on the Fit. Ride is nice over bumps. I wish Toyota had the side air bags. They really dropped the ball on this. But the car otherwise has been great. Steers perfect, no problems, mileage so far ranged from 33 to a high of 38.5. Now have 1800 miles on car. The trunk space is almost the same as the Accord, 13.7 vs 14.0 cu. ft. And with the ability to fold down both rear seats, I could carry more in it than in the Accord. Our Accord is a very nice vehicle, but I also would not sell the Yaris short on luggage capacity or quiteness. My rpm at 70 is about 2975, as close as I can read the tach. My 92 Integra turned more RPM at 70, about 3400. I don't think the rpm of Yaris is excessive for a 4 cylinder. It keeps the engine in a better part of the torque curve.
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| I would have to agree with you in that Honda and Toyota are the 2 top auto makers, However, I believe it's Toyota as the best, with Honda being a very close second. I do see both as being so close whereas one could make a strong argument either way. I also believe the Koreans, while making great strides in the last several years, have still not caught up with the best Japnaese auto makers. | |
You must have some strange taste in vehicles if you think the new Civic is ugly. I think it is one of the most beautiful vehicles ever built, coupe or sedan. I would kill to have a new Civic sedan parked in my garage!
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Replying to: bottgers (Aug 27, 2006 9:39 am) You must have some strange taste in design if you think the Civic is one of the most beautiful vehicles ever built!   It is not in the top 100! The exterior is designed well and has nice lines. The dash is terrible! What was the inspiration? An 80's Chrysler? I'm surprised it does not talk. The Fit, Versa and Yaris all have much better dashes. |
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I test drove the Versa. It had a more subtle ride, but I prefer the sportier suspension of the Fit. Also, if rear seat passengers are a high priority, then definitely consider the Versa. The Fit works comfortably for the occasional two rear passengers, however the Versa seats 3 much more comfortably. My main beef with the Versa is that the dashboard/center console junction interfered with my right leg. It was the first thing I noticed when I sat in one, and in itself, would be enough for me not to choose this car. I ended up buying the Sport Fit. I am 6'4" and 230 lbs, and all of the seats provide ample room. Main reasons for choosing for Fit over Versa were looks (inside and out), gas mileage, rear seat versatility, dependability, and fun to drive factor. My wife calls it a putt-putt car (she drives a Nissan Titan), but it has plenty of pep, and costs less than half to drive than her behemoth |
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It looks like the Honda Fit and Civic and the Toyota Corolla are the only high mpg economy cars readily available at dealers with ABS, side curtain airbags and cruise control and good crash ratings. The Corolla is a bit old a crude now, so I'd probably wait for the 2008 redesign. The Toyota Yaris option of side curtain airbags is a "paper" option likely in the brochures and on the web site only for marketing purposes. Go try to find one anywhere in the state of California. I can't even find a Versa with side curtain airbags and ABS anywhere and the styling is so unappealing to me that I might pass even if I did find one. The Hyundai accent and Kia Rio aren't available with cruise control. The Chevy Aveo has poor crash test results no matter how many airbags are in the car because it is an old design that was warmed over and restyled superficially for 2007. I don't want SCA just to have them, I expect the best crash test ratings possible in a small car. VW Rabbit has very poor mpg and Toyota Prius is way too pricey for consideration. Can anyone think of any other choices?
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