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#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
#12 of 225 My Vote... by jchan2 Mar 19, 2006 (12:51 pm)
goes to the Honda Fit. The Yaris is second, and the Versa is third.   The Accent would also be on my list, as would be the Scion xA.
#13 of 225 Re: None of the above.... [rockylee] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 20, 2006 (10:17 am)
Replying to: rockylee (Mar 18, 2006 11:43 pm) come ride in my junk car...you'll be impressed (or I'll scare you anyway...)
#14 of 225 I can attest to the solidity by iluvmysephia1 Mar 20, 2006 (11:03 am)
of the Scion xA. I finally test-drove a 2006 Polar White Scion xA with 5-speeds the other day. I liked it but, if really ready to buy, would absolutely have to drive the 2006 Kia Rio5 and 2006 Kia Rio LX sedan before making any kind of a decision. Small cars made these days are just plain smarter decisions to buy. With ghastly prices like they are it just makes sense. Plus they drive with authority, besides being small.   My son was along for the test drive with the salesman in the 2006 Scion xA, and I asked him if he was cramped in the back seat. He said that he absolutely was not cramped in the back seat, at all, even.   Small cars rule the automotive roost, men. I don't see how my eyes and noggin could ever, ever see it any other way. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 20, 2006 1:21 pm) b3nut (Mar 20, 2006 8:00 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Mar 21, 2006 9:45 am) and 1 more...
#15 of 225 Re: I can attest to the solidity [iluvmysephia1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 20, 2006 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Mar 20, 2006 11:03 am) I wouldn't have the nerve to buy a Kia. I don't trust them and I'm counting on some equity after 5 years for a trade in. Who will want a 5 year old Kia? Replies to this message: b3nut (Mar 20, 2006 8:00 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Mar 21, 2006 9:45 am) b3nut (Mar 21, 2006 10:55 am)
#16 of 225 10 years from now by nippononly Mar 20, 2006 (1:27 pm)
I think some people will want a 5 year old Kia. Five years from now, I don't think they will. As CCB-prone as I am (despite my best efforts to the contrary!), I need a car with superlative resale.   Was looking at used Minis the other day - TALK about superlative resale. Even the base Cooper is advertised at ridiculous prices.   The magic rear seat of the Fit sounds like it will make the car very versatile - waiting to see it in person - and it is likely that the Fit will have the best resale of this group.
#17 of 225 Re: I can attest to the solidity [Mr_Shiftright] by b3nut Mar 20, 2006 (8:00 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 20, 2006 1:21 pm) <<Who will want a 5 year old Kia?>>   Oh, someone will certainly want it, but possibly not for a whole lot of cash. Even so, the new Rio/Rio5 is a worthy contender in this segment. I just bought a Rio5 and so far am impressed and pleased with the car. I don't worry about resale since I'm keeping it until long after it's paid for, and will keep driving it until it ceases to be cost-beneficial to keep on the road. But anyone looking at cars in this segment should keep an open mind and go drive a Rio or Rio5, they've done a fine job with this vehicle. It's very smooth for its size and quite nimble. It's turning out to be a hot seller. Its sister the Hyundai Accent line is worth a look in this segment as well...they're built off a common platform.   Todd in Beerbratistan Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 21, 2006 9:45 am) b3nut (Mar 21, 2006 10:55 am)
#18 of 225 Re: I can attest to the solidity [b3nut] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 21, 2006 (9:45 am)
Replying to: b3nut (Mar 20, 2006 8:00 pm) The Rio wagon prices out about $1,000 more than an exactly equipped xA and I don't see any advantage for the higher price, unless I'm missing something here. Replies to this message: b3nut (Mar 21, 2006 10:55 am)
#19 of 225 Re: I can attest to the solidity [Mr_Shiftright] by b3nut Mar 21, 2006 (10:55 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 21, 2006 9:45 am) Actually, if you add the EP-10 alloys and the rear spoiler to the xA (at least the automatic, the way I priced them when I was looking) you're about even with the Rio5 with power package and automatic, since a small sort-of spoiler and 15" alloy rims are standard. Side and side-curtain airbags are standard on the Rio5 as well. The Rio5's cargo room is greater as well. Both are killer little cars, and the xA is a good platform for tricking-out if that's your thing. I would have likely bought one but my wife hated the look of the thing, so the Rio5 got the cut. I can't complain all in all, I do find the Rio5's look more appealing and prefer its dash layout. The xA has a better stock stereo, though.   Todd in Beerbratistan

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