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Re: CR Article [bobw3]
by herotakesafall
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Nov 06, 2006 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Nov 06, 2006 9:56 am)
I was under the impression that different "niceties" like cruise control don't really figure into the total score for Consumer Reports because it's an option that doesn't really affect performance. I could be wrong, though. But you're right about the discrepancies between equipment. It's kinda shady that people will look at the tests and say "Oh, the Versa's the best" but it was the high-end CVT SL model that outscored the cheaper models. They could have at least tested the Versa S with the 4-speed auto.
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Re: CR Article [herotakesafall]
by bobw3
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Nov 06, 2006 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: herotakesafall (Nov 06, 2006 10:01 am)
Especially when at a first glance, you would think that the only differences between the cars tested in the two categories is the transmission. If that were the case, then it makes the Versa's manual and the Fit's auto to be real dogs based on the scoring differences between the manual and automatic versions.
Actually I think testing the Versa SL with CVT is a good choice, since as soon as production of CVTs gets going, the 4sp auto is gone.
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Re: CR Article [bobw3]
by fitluver
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Nov 14, 2006 (8:52 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Nov 06, 2006 10:12 am)
Especially when at a first glance, you would think that the only differences between the cars tested in the two categories is the transmission. If that were the case, then it makes the Versa's manual and the Fit's auto to be real dogs based on the scoring differences between the manual and automatic versions.
Actually I think testing the Versa SL with CVT is a good choice, since as soon as production of CVTs gets going, the 4sp auto is gone.
I rather like that my Fit MT beats out the versa. 
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Not comparable
by hatchbackfreak
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Jun 03, 2007 (7:01 pm)
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i would think that these 2 have different features.
If you would like just a daily driver car like stock to stock features, you'd go for Fit. Its definetly practical since its a four door hatch. Its a car between a Wagon and a Hatchback. plenty of room compared to a hatchback but less than a wagon's. Fun to drive only falls to the Accent SE since it had close ratio tranny as well as sporty suspension and wheels.
if money doesnt matter, civic hb Si or type-R would be the choice.
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Re: Not comparable [hatchbackfreak]
by backy
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Jun 04, 2007 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: hatchbackfreak (Jun 03, 2007 7:01 pm)
I think the Fit is plenty fun to drive, with crisp handling and shifter--actually crisper than the Accent's standard shifter. I think the Accent is more for someone either looking for basic transportation at a bargain price (they can be had under $9k in my town for a GS hatch) or for something with a good complement of equipment, sporty looks and handling, and lower price than a Fit Sport. Also the Accent SE has an available moonroof, which some people like to have.
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Re: Not comparable [backy]
by lhanson
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Jun 07, 2007 (1:26 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 04, 2007 6:42 am)
With Hyundai's improved quality ratings, $9k sounds like a bargain. Is that with or without A/C?
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Re: Not comparable [lhanson]
by backy
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Jun 07, 2007 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: lhanson (Jun 07, 2007 1:26 pm)
I am pretty sure it's without a/c, since the ad didn't mention a/c. Also w/o ABS of course. But it's not uncommon up North to have a basic car w/o a/c, especially for a student. I should know--I did w/o a/c for ten years driving in MN before I moved to Houston--got a new car with a/c then! But now I'm back in MN and try to use a/c as little as possible--I prefer the fresh air.
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Re: Not comparable [backy]
by lhanson
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Jun 08, 2007 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 07, 2007 2:09 pm)
I am the same way and I live in Mississippi where it's in the 90's from May to October, but A/C is still a necessity if I ever want my wife to ride in the car. I also use it when I am bringing ice cream home from Aldi's. My parents lived in Rochester, Minnesota until they retired and then moved to Mesa, Arizona for 10 years before returning to Rochester for health reasons. At any rate, they took their Chysler Newport without A/C out with them and used it as their only vehicle for the whole 10 years in Arizona. That's what I call depression era toughness.
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Re: Not comparable [lhanson]
by bobw3
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Jun 08, 2007 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: lhanson (Jun 08, 2007 8:12 am)
And if you do a lot of highway driving, you'll get better MPG by using the AC versus opening windows because of the reduced wind resistence.
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Re: Not comparable [bobw3]
by backy
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Jun 08, 2007 (8:51 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 8:36 am)
Perhaps not if you just pop the moonroof (tilt up) if so equipped, and maybe also open the side windows a crack.
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