Posted on 11/01/2008 10:18:06 AM PDT by Spktyr
I recently had a new Honda Civic coupe and got rid of it due to quality issues. The fuel economy wasn't all that hot, either. I'm not familiar with Nissan's car, but I wasn't too impressed by the Honda Fit. Maybe the newest version of the Fit is better, though.
Wonder how it does w/a Logtruck??
Pray for W, McCuda and Our Troops
Is it still assembled in Japan?
If so, that makes my current favorite still the Pontiac Vibe.
“Let me know when you come across something in 4WD for less than $10K.”
Uh, let me sell you a bridge in NYC if you think this tin can in a 4 wheel drive version is less than $10k.
The ford escort was the best small car ever built.
2.3 engine with a 5 speed manual would get over 40mpg highway and would tow a boat!
I saw a head on collision with a nissan SUV and a Humvee.
The Humvee lost
My 2007 Ford Fusion S gets mileage in that range and is roomy and much better looking. I get about 23 city (with AC) and 34 hwy. If Ford had geared the 5th gear higher, I would get about 37 mpg. The cost is only marginally higher. The car is incredibly safe and very reliable. Two kids got hit in a head on collision with a older Ford F150 and kids had scratches. The guy in the pickup had no seat belt on and died.
For young people just starting out on their first jobs a nice car to save money
“I recently had a new Honda Civic coupe and got rid of it due to quality issues. The fuel economy wasn’t all that hot, either. I’m not familiar with Nissan’s car, but I wasn’t too impressed by the Honda Fit. Maybe the newest version of the Fit is better, though. “
Really? The 09 Civic Coupe is rated at a similar 26/34 MPG.
I used to like the little Ford Fiesta.
No, I was asking you to come off the highhorse and start comparing apples to apples. I don’t care if you drive a Unimog.
Even at $1.99/gallon, that Civic's 35 MPG is nice. I will admit there have been times I wished I had something to haul cargo in, but those have been comparatively rare.
Anyone who wants to spend more for a large sedan or an SUV or pickup truck is welcome to. But it's asinine to pretend that everyone needs a big vehicle.
I agree.
On price maybe but my 2005 Focus gets 34 mph highway and at least 27 city. I commute 65 miles each way and this is my second Focus. Got over 200K on the first and am well on the way with this one at 133K. Never any major repairs and only one tune up at 100K. New model is so ugly I won’t buy another though, so the Nissan might win on style.
10K is cheap for any new car, but the best deal is always a used car. I recently got a nice clean 2003 Ford Taurus for 5K. There are lots of them to choose from and I was very surprised at how much I have driven this beater, bought for my teenage son to drive, compared with our Ford Expedition and BMW 325i.
The Taurus is a really nice, comfortable car. Mechanics and fleet geeks tell me it is bulletproof as long as the tranny fluid is maintained. This car is about the same size and comfort level as a BMW 5 series for one tenth the price.
Want something better than a Taurus? Here in So Cal you can buy a three or four year old MB E350 for not much over 20K. Not bad for a car that stickers well above 50K and is a very comfy and stylish ride.
People are misled by the price of gas. For the difference in price between a new Versa and a used Taurus you can pay for a lot of gas.
Appreciate this news very much. Thanks for the info Spktyr.
A Honda Civic starts at half again the price. Civic’s base price is $15,205, and it gets either 25/34 or 25/36 depending on the transmission - not all that much better if you drive freeway, and worse if you drive city.
The Versa also gets four stars in all four NHTSA categories:
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35a67789/?vgnextoid=c95df2905bf54110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD
So it’s not a deathtrap, either.
I'll let my boys ride up front with you...
My Civic coupe had the “old “ EPA numbers and was rated at 30/40. I never saw higher than 26 in combined driving.
If mileage is comparable, one should be better off with a larger engine, since it won't need to be working as hard.
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