Guest Muck Report post Posted April 17, 2006 Hopefully I can get rid of this lease, and if I can I'll be looking towards a Honda Accord. 35 miles to the gallon is over twice what I'm getting now. Consider a car payment of about half, and I'm saving $500 per month. <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLIGHTNING 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2006 Hopefully I can get rid of this lease, and if I can I'll be looking towards a Honda Accord. 35 miles to the gallon is over twice what I'm getting now. Consider a car payment of about half, and I'm saving $500 per month. <_< My dad has had 2 Accords and just loves them, and he use to be a GM guy ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted April 17, 2006 That's great to hear. I have a few friends that love them as well. I know it's no luxury car, but you can't beat dependability and fuel discounts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLIGHTNING 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2006 That's great to hear. I have a few friends that love them as well. I know it's no luxury car, but you can't beat dependability and fuel discounts. Amazing how all the domestic cars are now looking like the Honda, Toyota Etc Good luck with the Honda :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted April 17, 2006 If I can get into one, my friend. I've got to get out of the Avalanche, first. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted April 17, 2006 My sister just bought a Toyota Matrix - lots of space, especially with the seats folded down. Front passenger seat folds down also to accommodate 8' long 2x4 studs. Decent handling and power.My wife drives a 2002 SVT Focus. Great handling for a factory hatchback, good brakes, decent power (around 170 hp) and good economy if driven reasonably sensible. Both of those are 'taller' hatchbacks - may be a style to look at a bit more. I'd pick a peppy 4 cyl. over a 6 cyl. right now. I just saw one in the lot today as I was leaving work...nice looking car. I've heard of People putting 300,000 KM + on Toyota's...with very little maintenance outside of routine stuff.I like that possibility.I think I'm staying in a small car...just a matter of which one...like I said, it's about 6mths away (hopefully). I appreciate everyone's input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLIGHTNING 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2006 My sister just bought a Toyota Matrix - lots of space, especially with the seats folded down. Front passenger seat folds down also to accommodate 8' long 2x4 studs. Decent handling and power.My wife drives a 2002 SVT Focus. Great handling for a factory hatchback, good brakes, decent power (around 170 hp) and good economy if driven reasonably sensible. Both of those are 'taller' hatchbacks - may be a style to look at a bit more. I'd pick a peppy 4 cyl. over a 6 cyl. right now. I just saw one in the lot today as I was leaving work...nice looking car. I've heard of People putting 300,000 KM + on Toyota's...with very little maintenance outside of routine stuff.I like that possibility.I think I'm staying in a small car...just a matter of which one...like I said, it's about 6mths away (hopefully). I appreciate everyone's input. Do yourself a favor and test drive a bunch ! Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted April 17, 2006 Ugh, maybe I'm biased against Toyota because my sister has a Prius and I don't see how she can punish herself trying to get in and drive that thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 I'm hoping that the smart cars are available in the US soon. I want the roadster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted April 18, 2006 What are the smart cars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 I'm hoping that the smart cars are available in the US soon. I want the roadster. They are in Canada...but I've only seen the "bubble" style ones. What does the roadster look like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QandA 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 Cars that are a bit bigger than a golf cart and you can almost pick them up. Their small and "cute"(keep feminine comments to yourself!). Good luck getting half a hockey bag in them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 What are the smart cars? http://www.thesmart.ca/index.cfm?ID=4720 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 Chadd...is this the roadster.....if so...very nice!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted April 18, 2006 Oh, ok. Let me get this straight:Fuel economy City estimate: 4.6 l/100 kmHighway estimate: 3.7 l/100 km (manual) 3.8 l/100 km (automatic)Combined estimate: 4.2 l/100 km261 miles to the gallon- CITY?! 230 mpg highway. GAWD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 http://www.smart.com/-snm-0168266220-11443...ghlights%2epage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 Chadd...is this the roadster.....if so...very nice!!!!! Nope, that is the four four, this is the roadster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 http://www.smart.com/-snm-0168266220-11443...ghlights%2epage Cool...but what the hell is that picture I posted...?it came off the from page of smart.com. I'm sure I could search...but people here alwys seem to know so much *L*[EDIT] See..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrhky36 1 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 My sister just bought a Toyota Matrix - lots of space, especially with the seats folded down. Front passenger seat folds down also to accommodate 8' long 2x4 studs. Decent handling and power.My wife drives a 2002 SVT Focus. Great handling for a factory hatchback, good brakes, decent power (around 170 hp) and good economy if driven reasonably sensible. Both of those are 'taller' hatchbacks - may be a style to look at a bit more. I'd pick a peppy 4 cyl. over a 6 cyl. right now. I just saw one in the lot today as I was leaving work...nice looking car. I've heard of People putting 300,000 KM + on Toyota's...with very little maintenance outside of routine stuff.I like that possibility.I think I'm staying in a small car...just a matter of which one...like I said, it's about 6mths away (hopefully). I appreciate everyone's input. i second the recommendation of the toyota matrix. i have one an love it. i get about 28-32mpg. the matrix is classified as a small suv.the rear seats are 60/40 split. great for carrying stuff. i've had my son in his car seat in the car with about 20 2x6x8s and he had plenty of room. the matrix and vibe come off the same line. the difference are cosmetic only. as matter of fact my stock radio is a delco. the best advise is to drive alot of different cars. and find the one that suits your needs best. you could as try looking at consumer reports they have a great car buying guide each year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 ...the matrix and vibe come off the same line... Does that mean when/if repairs are needed you can use Pontiac/domestic parts. That is the knock I've heard on foreign built vehicles. They are very reliable...but if you do need parts they are expensive, and you usually have to wait for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toroytorero 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 thats the fourfour it's just their four door econo box.. kinda like honda has the civic coupe/sedan and then si Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLIGHTNING 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 ...the matrix and vibe come off the same line... Does that mean when/if repairs are needed you can use Pontiac/domestic parts. That is the knock I've heard on foreign built vehicles. They are very reliable...but if you do need parts they are expensive, and you usually have to wait for them. Actually , this is not correct , there are a ton of parts out there for imports. There are a ton of companies that make remanufactured parts. I bought a whole front bumper for my civic brand new for 80.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLIGHTNING 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 My brother has a smart car, more room than I expected and really a good car all around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hip check 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 A guy I play with drives a Smart or an Avalanche. He has to fold down the seat of the Smart to get his gear in, and his sticks reach up on the dash. However, since he drives a lot, he has saved enough on fuel for the Avalanche to make a couple of the monthly payments on the Smart. Very tempting... hard to argue with that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner 12 Report post Posted April 18, 2006 Honda has come out with a sub-compact comparable to a Toyota echo. It's a 1.5 litre gas sipper. My bro works at a Honda dealer and he says its weird looking but is very versatile. All the seats bend to make more room. http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/index.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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