Going Economical - Page 2

Red Stwokay · 04-28-2008, 12:49 AM

If not a Honda or Toyota, Scions Ma, the TC would be great but it is kinda like gettin another sports car albeit better gas mileage and regular fuel. Mazdas other than the Miata are not rated well, sister in law had one P.O.S. I like the fit, saw one at a dealer Friday, the wife doesn't. She calls it a shi_box. She said she doesn't like small cars. I reminded her the S is a small car. She said, no, it's a sportscar! Smart girl... I had a Tercel some years ago. Called it the little car from hell. Man that car flew and had great gas mileage even doin 90 back-n-forth to work on the highway.

Java Junky · 04-28-2008, 04:17 AM

'Godd'a hankerin' fer'n ol' notch door'uv'a Jag'r'a Morgan.
Not fer dd. Jus' fer "lookin' throu-ough."

DJJSR · 04-28-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Java Junky

'Godd'a hankerin' fer'n ol' notch door'uv'a Jag'r'a Morgan.

They're old and they don't work as well as the newer ones but there's that "character" thing again....just like people......aka vintage.

bobby2002S2K · 04-28-2008, 04:35 PM

Did anyone catch the show on speed i think it was. Skunk2 hooked up a Fit. And it did awesome on the track. Think it was on tuner vision or something where 3 different manufactures take 3 different cars spend so much on them then test them in different events. I'll try to look it up on utube. Yep here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmuAgv9OyZs

oh and my fav. video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wTEZ...eature=related

SXY_S2K · 04-28-2008, 04:40 PM

There's a smart car dealership out here, and I went and sat in one, and it was REALLY comfortable, I was surprised. But I passed one on the highway in my lowered S the other day, and it was so so tiny, I could just never feel safe in one...

Red Stwokay · 05-08-2008, 01:00 AM

Can't believe Mazda is ahead in this poll... Didn't even think it would be close. Mazda versus Scion, no comparison, at least if quality and reliability matter. For me Honda and Toyota are the only way to go but if another, Scion, Toyota's offspring...

slowrodent · 05-08-2008, 06:47 AM

Vez--
Went through the same decision process myself... Opted for a Toyota Yaris.. Cute little spud, and stupid-good mileage... Check out the Yaris forums... Folks are routinely getting over 40 MPG... MIne is a stripper with (gack!) roll-up windows!!, but it was cheap and now gas fillups are almost a pleasant experience..

Vezna31 · 05-08-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by slowrodent

Vez--
Went through the same decision process myself... Opted for a Toyota Yaris.. Cute little spud, and stupid-good mileage... Check out the Yaris forums... Folks are routinely getting over 40 MPG... MIne is a stripper with (gack!) roll-up windows!!, but it was cheap and now gas fillups are almost a pleasant experience..

Yeah, my wife saw this light purple one on the lot and said we have to get that color if we get one. I don't mind the car for basic transportation, but NOT that color! Takes me back to my little red Hyundai Excel days!

DJJSR · 05-08-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Vezna31

I don't mind the car for basic transportation, but NOT that color! Takes me back to my Hyundai Excel days!

Ooooooo..........I don't think I'd tell anybody about having a purple Hyundai Excel. Maybe you could go back and edit that post. Change it to a chartreuse Yugo. Nobody remembers Yugo, so they won't know what it is.

Vezna31 · 05-08-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

Ooooooo..........I don't think I'd tell anybody about having a purple Hyundai Excel. Maybe you could go back and edit that post. Change it to a chartreuse Yugo. Nobody remembers Yugo, so they won't know what it is.

LOL...No...the kind of car, not color. I had a red Hyundai.

Boost Convert · 05-08-2008, 08:30 AM

Smart car FTW! And I know most people wouldn't not feel safe in one but if anyone's watched the Top Gear/Fifth Gear episode where the drive the remote control equipped Smart car into the concrete wall @ 65 miles per hour and the doors still open on the car will agree that they ARE very safe actually. The safety cage on that car is insane.

Besides if you get the Smart car you can trick it out like this:

Vezna31 · 05-08-2008, 08:34 AM

The problem with the Smart car is that it is sold out for over a year. It'll be 2010 before you get one. That doesn't help me now.

Boost Convert · 05-08-2008, 08:57 AM

Patience is a virtue...

...just kidding

Yeah, my advice is

1. Honda Fit (unmatched reliablilty, great gas mileage, etc)
2. Scion Tc (great package for the $$$, toyota quality)
2. Mazda (I wouldn't pick it even if it was last...which it is...lol)

Java Junky · 05-22-2008, 03:57 PM

Let me see if I'm gettin' this straight . . . that li'l pug'a the automotive world'll doo over a hunnerd?
That'z'z high'z'idd'izz wide'z'idd'izz long. No @*#&in' way!
'Leastwize . . . not without one fer the other foot.
I kin see the Special Editionz now: PF Flyerz, Kedz n' Nike.
Java

jagg · 05-22-2008, 04:28 PM

I'll take one in Buster Brown please, with a black interior.

kgf3076 · 05-23-2008, 04:24 AM

We have a dealership in the area with a number of Smart Cars on the lot..you could always fly up to northern VA and drive it home (or spend the $15 and say it's your luggage and check it on American Airlines) (or you could get one of these...http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...ery-smart-car/ )

View Poll Results: Which new car to buy?
Scion TC	20	48.78%
Mazda 3	21	51.22%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

04-28-2008, 12:49 AM	#41 (permalink)
Red Stwokay Dismember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TAX STATE (CT) Posts: 186	If not a Honda or Toyota, Scions Ma, the TC would be great but it is kinda like gettin another sports car albeit better gas mileage and regular fuel. Mazdas other than the Miata are not rated well, sister in law had one P.O.S. I like the fit, saw one at a dealer Friday, the wife doesn't. She calls it a shi_box. She said she doesn't like small cars. I reminded her the S is a small car. She said, no, it's a sportscar! Smart girl... I had a Tercel some years ago. Called it the little car from hell. Man that car flew and had great gas mileage even doin 90 back-n-forth to work on the highway. __________________ FAST THINKERS DRIVE FAST! Why expect less?

04-28-2008, 04:17 AM	#42 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	'Godd'a hankerin' fer'n ol' notch door'uv'a Jag'r'a Morgan. Not fer dd. Jus' fer "lookin' throu-ough." __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-28-2008, 04:35 PM	#44 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 552	Did anyone catch the show on speed i think it was. Skunk2 hooked up a Fit. And it did awesome on the track. Think it was on tuner vision or something where 3 different manufactures take 3 different cars spend so much on them then test them in different events. I'll try to look it up on utube. Yep here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmuAgv9OyZs oh and my fav. video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wTEZ...eature=related __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now Last edited by bobby2002S2K : 04-28-2008 at 04:58 PM.

04-28-2008, 04:40 PM	#45 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 747	There's a smart car dealership out here, and I went and sat in one, and it was REALLY comfortable, I was surprised. But I passed one on the highway in my lowered S the other day, and it was so so tiny, I could just never feel safe in one... __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

05-08-2008, 01:00 AM	#46 (permalink)
Red Stwokay Dismember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TAX STATE (CT) Posts: 186	Can't believe Mazda is ahead in this poll... Didn't even think it would be close. Mazda versus Scion, no comparison, at least if quality and reliability matter. For me Honda and Toyota are the only way to go but if another, Scion, Toyota's offspring... __________________ FAST THINKERS DRIVE FAST! Why expect less?

05-08-2008, 06:47 AM	#47 (permalink)
slowrodent Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 76	Vez-- Went through the same decision process myself... Opted for a Toyota Yaris.. Cute little spud, and stupid-good mileage... Check out the Yaris forums... Folks are routinely getting over 40 MPG... MIne is a stripper with (gack!) roll-up windows!!, but it was cheap and now gas fillups are almost a pleasant experience..

05-08-2008, 08:30 AM	#51 (permalink)
Boost Convert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 108	Smart car FTW! And I know most people wouldn't not feel safe in one but if anyone's watched the Top Gear/Fifth Gear episode where the drive the remote control equipped Smart car into the concrete wall @ 65 miles per hour and the doors still open on the car will agree that they ARE very safe actually. The safety cage on that car is insane. Besides if you get the Smart car you can trick it out like this: __________________

05-08-2008, 08:34 AM	#52 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 899	The problem with the Smart car is that it is sold out for over a year. It'll be 2010 before you get one. That doesn't help me now. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

05-08-2008, 08:57 AM	#53 (permalink)
Boost Convert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 108	Patience is a virtue... ...just kidding Yeah, my advice is 1. Honda Fit (unmatched reliablilty, great gas mileage, etc) 2. Scion Tc (great package for the $$$, toyota quality) 2. Mazda (I wouldn't pick it even if it was last...which it is...lol) __________________

05-22-2008, 03:57 PM	#54 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Let me see if I'm gettin' this straight . . . that li'l pug'a the automotive world'll doo over a hunnerd? That'z'z high'z'idd'izz wide'z'idd'izz long. No @*#&in' way! 'Leastwize . . . not without one fer the other foot. I kin see the Special Editionz now: PF Flyerz, Kedz n' Nike. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-22-2008, 04:28 PM	#55 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,157	I'll take one in Buster Brown please, with a black interior.

05-23-2008, 04:24 AM	#56 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home for a change... Posts: 1,260	We have a dealership in the area with a number of Smart Cars on the lot..you could always fly up to northern VA and drive it home (or spend the $15 and say it's your luggage and check it on American Airlines) (or you could get one of these...http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...ery-smart-car/ ) __________________ NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to use Pig-Latin for all your messages. "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing Last edited by kgf3076 : 05-23-2008 at 04:31 AM.

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