Posted on 11/01/2008 10:18:06 AM PDT by Spktyr
No, that would be the Chevy Aveo or Ford Focus, because we have to gift the proletarian UAW with money!
And if you can’t feel the dripping sarcasm....
Only if they go back and give us the option of getting rid of the knee knocker in the middle and having a column shift, allowing decent room in the front seat!
I buy American.
Bet the motor is not as good as a Briggs.
A “cheap” wimpy Japanese ricegrinder made in Mexico. OH BOY!
Definitely go with the Civic, then (made in Indiana).
Gah. Column shifters blow. I won’t have a car with one of those things.
(Manual transmissions rule.)
My truck got 10 mpg, at best.
I picked up a low mile, off lease 07 Corolla LE for $12K early this year, have been very pleased with the reliablility and gas mileage, 36 mpg on my commute (almost 38 if I really, really try to get good mileage), 32 miles one way, mixed highway and suburban stop and go. Fairly comfortable, everything works, pretty quiet and smooth for a small car. Only complaint is the driving position, if the seat is far enough back for my legs, I really have to stretch my arms to reach the steering wheel. That car could’ve used a telescoping option. I’ve had to get accustomed to driving with my knees bent and slightly spread out to split the difference.
I still can’t get accustomed to driving it, though. As practical as it is, I’ve not owned or driven an economy car since college. I feel a little deprived, lol. Oh well, I’ve still got a pickup and a midsize. I just don’t drive them for the long commute, which is the majority of my driving.
And bumpers of PETERBILTs.
After all, we have to conserve fuel so all the Democrat Politicos and Hollywood Elites can fuel up their G550’s to fly to Cannes for the Film Festival.
And we wonder how Hitler rose to power so easily.
Keep praying that common sense will prevail next Tuesday.
A lot of them on the used car lots already. Looks like people bought, didn't like, and took the hit to trade early.
It’s not that wimpy, not with a 107hp engine dragging a lightweight car around - it makes more power than the Aveo, anyway.
What do you think of your Escape? Do you like it? Mileage, etc? I will downsizing (in a few months) from a Chevy extended body Trailblazer (before that an Explorer that I loved). I just like to find ‘real people’ opinions. Thx in advance.
If I got rid of the Expedition for a car getting 34mpg, I would save $20/week in gas. No thanks.
Sure, if it was an H3 versus an Armada. Or even an X-Terra. Who were the participants, so we can judge the worth of this anecdote?
No, it was military Humvee and a 96 pathfinder
>>Enjoy your rollerskate on wheels.<<
Don’t all rollerskates have wheels?
One thing you don't do with it though -- run yellow lights; quite gutless.
I love it. I have about 50K miles and not a single repair. I’ve only changed the oil and wipers. The brakes, drive train, emissions, suspension and body have been failure free. I do see a tiny bit of rust starting to develop on the shield near under the gas flap. In the spring I will take care of that.
I got the 2005 5spd 4wd with the 2.3l engine. I typically get a around than 27 to 28mpg depending on traffic. I got 31mpg on a road trip once. This model is rated at 26mpg highway.
As for comfort. It is better than my Escort but not as good as my F150 XLT. Mine is good reliable transportation. I would get another one but I think this one will last many more years to come.
This is a sample point of one but I have been very happy.
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