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10-07-2015, 03:58 PM
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Back to the car decision - my sister had a Mini, says it was very reliable - it was the Cooper S and a stick, so that's out.
Guy that works for me has a Prius - I've driven it around - his family has 3 of them. It has all the personality of a cardboard box and no pickup, but I'm leaning that way because of mileage and Toyota reliability.
Drove a Fiat 500 the other day - fun and the size I'd like for downtown, but at highway speed on the bridges it feels flimsy and almost cringes when a semi rolls by.
I rented a Ford Focus hatchback a while back and liked it - going to check out the Fiesta, too.
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You still haven't tried the best of the bunch.
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...t-cars-feature
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10-07-2015, 04:42 PM
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I'm going to - it's a little bigger than I'm looking for, same with the Prius and Focus, but I may have to go with that size.
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10-07-2015, 06:46 PM
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I'm going to - it's a little bigger than I'm looking for, same with the Prius and Focus, but I may have to go with that size.
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A Mazda3 isn't exactly big. Excellent mileage though, along with decent performance and handling.
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10-07-2015, 07:33 PM
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A Mazda3 isn't exactly big. Excellent mileage though, along with decent performance and handling.
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It definitely gets great reviews. A friend bought one for his wife - she loves it. I'm going to give it a whirl when I can get out there.
And I completely overlooked the Honda Civic. Someone I know must have one.
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10-07-2015, 06:52 PM
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I'm going to - it's a little bigger than I'm looking for, same with the Prius and Focus, but I may have to go with that size.
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It's the only way you're going to avoid a car that "feels flimsy and almost cringes when a semi rolls by".
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10-08-2015, 02:03 AM
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I would look into leasing a Honda Fit EV since it has been discontinued. Not sure of availability in SC though.
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10-10-2015, 12:16 PM
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Had a look at the Scion iA last night - the owner I spoke with likes it a lot. I know nothing about the brand, other than it is a Mazda manufactured automobile and sold by Toyota - should be reliable.
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...bcompact-sedan
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10-10-2015, 12:44 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, the iA is the only Mazda-made Scion. All others are made by Toyota.
Also, the iA was new for 2016 so I wonder why it's for sale if the owner likes it a lot.
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10-10-2015, 11:27 PM
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Hyundai Sonata (maybe a bit big) or Elantra.
Great cars and the warranty transfers.
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10-12-2015, 06:47 PM
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Hyundai Sonata (maybe a bit big) or Elantra.
Great cars and the warranty transfers.
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Those have a good reputation as well. Getting a little tiring hunting for the right one, but it is for the best cause - my wife.
When it's done, it will be back to more old BMWs for me - starting the search already - after a 1972 2002Tii - the one below is outstanding, but with the Alpina tuning more than I want to spend.
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