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Old 03-31-2010, 10:53 PM
 
Location: SW Missouri
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I am looking for a little two-door commuter car and so I checked out the Yaris.

It's a spunky little car. Drives nicely and is quiet. Unfortunately, the seats are deathly uncomfortable. Kind of like sitting on padded pews.

I wish there were more cars to choose from.

20yrsinBranson
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Old 03-31-2010, 11:06 PM
 
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Does it need to have 2 doors? The 2011 Ford Fiesta will be on sale this summer with more power, features, and fuel efficiency than the Yaris. It is only offered with four doors in North America, however.

2011 Ford Fiesta | Official Site of the Ford Fiesta | FordVehicles.com
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Old 03-31-2010, 11:08 PM
 
Location: SW Missouri
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Does it need to have 2 doors? The 2011 Ford Fiesta will be on sale this summer with more power, features, and fuel efficiency than the Yaris. It is only offered with four doors in North America, however.

2011 Ford Fiesta | Official Site of the Ford Fiesta | FordVehicles.com
Yeah, I have a thing for two door cars. There are is a lot more to choose from in four doors. *sigh*

ETA: I just googled "2010 ford fiesta" and this picture came up. Maybe there is hope...



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Old 03-31-2010, 11:26 PM
 
Location: US Empire, Pac NW
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If you can't wait for the Fiesta, how about the Fit? Or a VW GTI / TDI?

The TDI will get superior gas mileage to anything (including the Prius) you can buy, if you drive a lot of highways and not stuck in traffic that is. If you live in a parking lot like LA, then it may not be the best for you. But those cars are legendary reliable.
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Old 04-01-2010, 01:52 AM
 
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well, 2010 Focus comes with two doors? but i'm sure you have thought of that :/

how much is that little Yaris? $15K i am guessing? hopefully a bit lower though. so a small two door is what you're looking at, i suppose. but not in the price range of a mini cooper or something like that? i like that new Volvo two door, too. the small one, i mean

a used Mustang has two doors and can be had for around 15 grand or under. and an Acura RSX can be had. used, of course. but that would make a great commuter car and have less then 30,000m. it should be as much as a couple grand under 15K, too. and it has two doors

more exciting then a Yaris, i say. might even get leather seats. example with just over 12,000m

Vehicle Photo: 2006 Acura RSX

and with 27,000m

Vehicle Photo: 2006 Acura RSX

you get the picture
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Old 04-01-2010, 03:58 AM
 
Location: Poway, CA
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if it has to be a B-segment vehicle, i would definitely hold off on purchasing until you can check out the Fiesta in person. if you can go a bit bigger, i would check out the Focus. 2011 will be a major redesign, but if you're more looking at cost, it should make for excellent deals on the 2010 models soon.

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Old 04-01-2010, 09:46 AM
 
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Fiesta will be a great car. Or a VW Golf, Subaru Impreza, or a Scion xB. Lots of better cars than a Yaris. Frankly, when you get below a certain price point (~$14k), you're always better off getting a slightly used larger car, like a Corolla vs a Yaris or a Civic vs a Fit.

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Old 04-01-2010, 09:50 AM
 
Location: SW Missouri
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well, 2010 Focus comes with two doors? but i'm sure you have thought of that :/

how much is that little Yaris? $15K i am guessing? hopefully a bit lower though. so a small two door is what you're looking at, i suppose. but not in the price range of a mini cooper or something like that? i like that new Volvo two door, too. the small one, i mean

a used Mustang has two doors and can be had for around 15 grand or under. and an Acura RSX can be had. used, of course. but that would make a great commuter car and have less then 30,000m. it should be as much as a couple grand under 15K, too. and it has two doors

more exciting then a Yaris, i say. might even get leather seats. example with just over 12,000m

Vehicle Photo: 2006 Acura RSX

and with 27,000m

Vehicle Photo: 2006 Acura RSX

you get the picture
I like a hatch.

I had a Focus back in 2001. Good little car. But they don't come in hatch any longer, so that sucks too.

I don't understand car manufacturers. They have a great body style and then they get rid of it. Go figure.

20yrsinBranson
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Old 04-01-2010, 09:52 AM
 
Location: SW Missouri
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well, 2010 Focus comes with two doors? but i'm sure you have thought of that :/

how much is that little Yaris? $15K i am guessing? hopefully a bit lower though. so a small two door is what you're looking at, i suppose. but not in the price range of a mini cooper or something like that? i like that new Volvo two door, too. the small one, i mean

a used Mustang has two doors and can be had for around 15 grand or under. and an Acura RSX can be had. used, of course. but that would make a great commuter car and have less then 30,000m. it should be as much as a couple grand under 15K, too. and it has two doors

more exciting then a Yaris, i say. might even get leather seats. example with just over 12,000m

Vehicle Photo: 2006 Acura RSX

and with 27,000m

Vehicle Photo: 2006 Acura RSX

you get the picture
That Acura is a nice little car (picturing it in something other than silver). I might check it out, assuming that they still make that model. *sigh*

20yrsinBranson
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Old 04-01-2010, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Washington, DC & New York
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That Acura is a nice little car (picturing it in something other than silver). I might check it out, assuming that they still make that model. *sigh*

20yrsinBranson
Alas, the RSX is no longer made. Acura's SUVs are the closest to to a hatch in the current line: RDX, MDX, ZDX.
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