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Sedans Midsize Sedans 2.0
13296 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 09, 2008 4:37 am) 
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 09, 2008 4:37 am) What other classification systems exist that you would recommend? Only classifications from a regulatory entity or standards body should apply, as individual standards - such as what you're trying to impose on the forum - would never be widely accepted. Also, as this is predominantly a US-based forum, the standards organization should be US-based, i.e. EU standards wouldn't be applicable.
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Replying to: fushigi (Jul 09, 2008 4:59 am) |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 09, 2008 4:37 am) I have no problem keeping this grouping as it is (although we need to remember others that cannot be listed here due to technical constraints, e.g. Optima, Milan, and Galant). But considering a car because it has mid-sized interior room, even though it's not mid-sized in length or width or hp or some other measure, is not "silly" IMO. |
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Replying to: backy (Jul 09, 2008 7:00 am) Perhaps this should be called the "Mainstream Midsize Sedan Comparison" to compliment the "Mainstream Large Sedan Comparison." |
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Replying to: backy (Jul 09, 2008 7:00 am) 
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Replying to: backy (Jul 09, 2008 7:00 am) Sorry, but...so what? Just because you think a car may meet your needs does not make it midsize. When I was shopping, I considered the RX-8 and the Ford 500 (now Taurus) along with several midsize cars. The very definition you seem to want to use pushes the Sonata and Optima to "large". Seems like you agree with edmunds common sense classification scheme, when it includes those two cars in the mid-size category, but dismiss it when it excludes others. |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 09, 2008 11:14 am) Also, check your facts. The EPA classes the Optima as a mid-sized car. Sonata (and Accord) are barely full-sized on the EPA scheme. This is what makes classifying cars by size difficult. Cars are growing in size over the years. The Accord, for example, used to be "compact" based on interior and exterior size. Now it's full-sized! Obviously "at least mid-sized interior room" was not one of your criterion when you looked at cars. It was for me. That is all I was trying to say. I am not fixated on exterior size when it comes to cars. Passenger (and cargo) space is what's important. In fact, I drove a vehicle last week that is subcompact sized in length but has full-sized interior room and cargo space, and my wife and I loved the space efficiency of it. You have your needs and wants, I have mine. Let's be respectful of each other's opinions, OK? |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 09, 2008 11:14 am) This is an odd combination. They have about as much in common as an oil tanker, and a bass boat. Either you need four doors and a big interior, or you don't. You must have been really confused at the time.
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 09, 2008 1:16 pm) A Nissan Versa, a Ford Taurus ('08), and a Hyundai VeraCruz. The took the Taurus. They really had no idea what they wanted, but took my suggestion in driving the Ford, and are happy with it! 
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