Midsize Sedans 2.0

Replying to: m1miata (Aug 08, 2007 2:16 pm)

Most average cars don't hold up well in high speed crashes. These pictures were taken after a wreck which occurred less than 5 miles from my house in December 2006. I didn't take them, they are posted on the local news channel website. The car shown, a Honda Accord, was stopped at a light when it was hit from behind by a Nissan Pathfinder which was estimated to be traveling at around 60 mph. Witnesses say they heard the big engine revving up at full throttle moments before the impact... The driver of the Pathfinder was fine, but the Accord's occupants did not make it, as well as a motorcyclist. Very sad, and scary.
 

 

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Replying to: m1miata (Aug 08, 2007 2:16 pm)

Loren,
 
I don't think Corvettes do specifically well in crashes.
 
Supposedly, this Vette crashed into trees at "a high rate of speed" in New Jersey.
 

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Replying to: backy (Aug 08, 2007 4:09 pm)

No, you are not slamming the Sonata. But you used a four-letter word that starts with "sh" to describe it. You meant it as a compliment then, as in "oh sh**, what a nice car!"?
 
That part about the "oh sh**', I was definitely joking about. I apologize if you were offended. Please don't be.
 
The Sonata is not the equal to the Legacy in one important aspect: Legacy has standard AWD. In some other aspects, the Sonata is superior to the Legacy. As for being equal to the Accord, the Sonata is superior in some ways and not as good in others. So "better" is relative to what the buyer is looking for. If someone is looking for a mid-sized car with lots of room, strong performance, excellent safety features, and would like to spend as little as possible for it, the Sonata might be "better" in that buyer's eyes than the Accord. The Accord might be better for someone looking for, for example, crisper handling.
 
I completely agree with everything you said here. I personally think of the Legacy as a little small to be a mid-size but it is a great drive, especially in the Spec-B and GT forms. The Accord is a also a very good car even if it is a little boring to drive. It is boring to me, not to everyone.
 
Even though the Sonata may not be my favorite car in this list, I would agree that it has some appeal, especially the warranty. If you keep a car a long time the long warranty would be appealing. This is what is so great about current auto offerings, there is something for everyone.
 
The bottom line is you have to decide what best fits your needs and makes you happy. Happy motoring.