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#24 of 225 Yes iluvmysephia..... by bottgers Mar 24, 2006 (7:26 am)
....we all know about your unwaivering love affair with Kias. I still say avoid the risk and stick with Japanese vehicles until the Koreans have proven they're in the same league reliability wise. So far, they haven't done that. Replies to this message: b3nut (Mar 24, 2006 1:20 pm)
#25 of 225 My problem... by mirth Mar 24, 2006 (9:06 am)
...with these upcoming budget cars is that I find them boring in almost every respect. The styling is boring (especially on the Fit). With the small engines, driving them is going to be boring. I'm sure they're great little cars in terms of versatility and mileage, but I would be longing for other cars the day after I bought one. Like I said, this is my own personal problem with these cars, but then I'm probably not going to be the only one. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 24, 2006 10:00 am)
#26 of 225 Re: My problem... [mirth] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 24, 2006 (10:00 am)
Replying to: mirth (Mar 24, 2006 9:06 am) They don't *have* to be boring, although some of them might indeed be...some of the most fun cars in the world to drive have small engines....
#27 of 225 like the Lotus Exige, for instance! :-) by nippononly Mar 24, 2006 (11:30 am)
#28 of 225 I agree... by mirth Mar 24, 2006 (12:07 pm)
...with you. I especially like the Ford Reflex concept at the auto show. And although it's not a sub-compact, I think the Mazda3 is another good example of how these types of cars can be made more stylish. Replies to this message: harrychezt (Jun 06, 2006 7:27 pm)
#29 of 225 Re: Yes iluvmysephia..... [bottgers] by b3nut Mar 24, 2006 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: bottgers (Mar 24, 2006 7:26 am) "I still say avoid the risk and stick with Japanese vehicles until the Koreans have proven they're in the same league reliability wise. So far, they haven't done that."   They may not be all the way there, but they're getting darn close. The Hyundai Elantra has a better-than-average CR reliability prediction for used and new, and the outgoing Accent for the past 3 years has a very good record, especially the drivetrain. I see no reason to believe that Hyundai/Kia has taken any backward steps, they're moving forward at an impressive pace with the rest of their line. I think the new Accent/Rio siblings will prove to be a very solid small car. So far so good with my Rio5, it's breaking in nicely. The Fit will certainly be the benchmark for refinement for this segment, but the Accent/Rio are no longer the penalty boxes/cars of last resort that they were previously. They're very tight little cars.   Todd in Beerbratistan
#30 of 225 My choices by turboshadow Mar 24, 2006 (1:33 pm)
I think my choices would be:   1) Fit-because it is, specification-wise, very similar to my 89 Civic Si. I loved that car and kept it for eight years. I think I'd keep a Fit just as long, if not longer. It is much more versatile than the other two.   2) Versa-Good hp and a six speed, but doesn't have the Fit's versatility.   3) Yaris-Its only a two door and it has got that goofy center IP. I absolutely hate that. Replies to this message: ubbermotor (Mar 25, 2006 7:32 am)
#32 of 225 Re: My choices [turboshadow] by ubbermotor Mar 25, 2006 (7:32 am)
Replying to: turboshadow (Mar 24, 2006 1:33 pm) Only a 2-door?   http://www.toyota.com/yaris/exterior.html
#33 of 225 only a 2-door by nippononly Mar 25, 2006 (7:38 am)
in the HATCH. Yes, there is also a four door sedan. But there is no 4-door hatch, despite a 5-door Yaris being sold in the ENTIRE REST of the world. That's because we have the nifty, youthful, ever-so-special Scion brand here, with it's xA to sub for a 5-door Yaris.   And silliness aside, the xA makes for a compelling value equation. Me, I like the looks of the Yaris better.

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