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Hatchbacks Honda Fit Honda Fit v. Hyundai Accent
239 messages, Last post on Aug 22, 2008 at 9:47 AM
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Replying to: strager (Apr 24, 2006 6:43 am) I am also caught up in the price range. I can't go $16K. I know people who have had Hyundais and they love them... But I can understand people still not liking them...they still have to overcome the stigma.
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Replying to: strager (Apr 24, 2006 6:43 am) -- former owner of two Civics
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Replying to: backy (Apr 24, 2006 7:17 am)
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Replying to: vermonter16 (Apr 24, 2006 8:32 am)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 24, 2006 9:19 am)
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Replying to: vermonter16 (Apr 24, 2006 7:10 am) |
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Replying to: vermonter16 (Apr 24, 2006 10:03 am)
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I have driven both. The Hyundai is well, it feels a lot like the Mazda and the Focus and a couple of others. A nice car. But all of them are like micro Buicks. Cushy feel in a straight line, but painfully cheap when it comes to any serious maneuvers or twisties. A tiny car should handle like a go-kart, IMO, since it has little mass and decent power. Most are adequate at best. The Mini is widely touted as having superb handling. The Fit matches it point-for-point, so it's really a huge difference that no amount of accessories will compensate for. Imagine if Mazda made a $14K stipped-down version of their Miata/MX-5. I don't care what it's lacking in amenities - it still would be a superb car. Compare a $14K Fit plus 4K in options and upgrades aftermarket, of course, to a base Mini for ~$18K. It's made to be tweaked with to match the Mini for less money, and in Japan and Europe, it's very common for people to do this. Like the Scions, you get a basic car. With a plethora of add-ons if you want.(trust me, they're coming)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 24, 2006 12:52 pm) I wish I could wait but everything hinges on my husband getting a different job which he is looking for right now. I might need a car in two weeks or two months... We commute together right now and it's a pain since we work in two different locations but if he changes jobs there is just no possible way to continue it...which is kind've a pain too...have to spend more on a vehicle and on gas... Blah.... Honestly....shhhh(keep this quiet since I'm not on the right forum)....I would consider the yaris and the accent (but only if the accent gets better this year in the gas mileage category).... I like the fit even though I don't think it's the greatest looking car...out of my price range....
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