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I think that hatchbacks look better than most vehicles - especially pick ups and SUVs. And they handle so much better and are much more fun to drive than even the smallest of SUVs.
Yesterday, I fit 7 pieces of construction lumber 1''x12'' 6 feet long, and 4x4 8 feet long in my Ford Focus zx3, I had space (and power) left for more. I don't recollect any pickup ever out-speeding my small car from a full stop (some tried though). My hilly country road was nothing but plowed sheet of snow compacted into ice for two weeks in row, I navigated that at 40 mph (not smart, but nevertherless). I have a long inclined driveway, it would slowly plow its way up a driveway (if snow cover is on the level of floor line). I don't know whether it's my car, me, or both but it takes off from a full stop really fast leaving everything behind. Ford Focus 0-60 acceleration stats don't back my words, but it's been a while since I was outsped at traffic lights, believe it or not.
Last edited by RememberMee; 01-11-2013 at 12:45 AM..
Because hatchbacks make good tailgate party cars.....It wouldnt look too manly man to tailgate party from some little old mans car like a 4 door mercury
It's probably just me but overall I think 99% of hatchbacks look dorky as hell and kind of douchie in a way. I don't know why though but that's the impression I get seeing them on the road.
But most of the time it's always a guy behind the wheel. I see Mazda 3 hatchbacks everywhere and it's some close to 6" or above guy unfolding his body out of this clown car.
I get that it's spacier but why not just get a sedan?
I'm not one to think that only real men drive pickups and such but I don't think hatchbacks scream man at all. Compact, sedans, SUVs, crossovers, trucks and everything else. But those things. I don't know.
If it's not the Mazda it's the Toyota Fit or the VW Golf. I see 2 of those every 10 minutes and they too are all going ridiculously slow. I'm talking 40 on the freeway slow.
Are they racing capable and that's why guys dig them so much? 90% of the time the guys I see on the road here in Houston driving them are driving slowing than grandmas in batmobiles and soccer moms in their huge Honda Odysseys and stuff. They're driving and switching lanes and turning super slow like a student driver or something.
I have never understood the appeal of sedans, with their limited ability to carry taller/larger cargo. I see sedans as potential hatchbacks with the prime hauling space hacked off, and I don't think they look better than hatchbacks. A hatchback can do everything a sedan can, and more.
Also, hatchbacks are often more practical than pickup trucks for accessibility of (moderately large) cargo, and they get much better MPG. They are simply practical.
Those who drive something mainly for image are the ones you truly ought to give grief. See mirror.
I have a 2 door Yaris liftback and Im a male. I dont know if its same as a hatchback but i was easily able to haul new furniture(computer cart then a TV cart) home by just folding down the rear seats. its great for long distance travel or transporting other things if youre the only one driving. I like the convex rear window shape which affords good visibility
I have never understood the appeal of sedans, with their limited ability to carry taller/larger cargo. I see sedans as potential hatchbacks with the prime hauling space hacked off, and I don't think they look better than hatchbacks. A hatchback can do everything a sedan can, and more.
Some of us don't need to haul large items in our sedans because we either don't haul large items, or have trucks/SUVs to do that job. Besides, my BMW 740iL would have looked stupid as a hatchback.
Personally, I find sedans boring. Boring looking, and boring utility. However my next car will probably be a sedan. I am getting older and i need a car easy for me and for four or more adult passengers to get in and out of. At least there are some decent performance sedans available. I will miss my hatchback coupe camaro Z28, but I will still have a truck for when I want to look extra manly, and a little british roadster for when I want to look silly and mid life crisessy. I will just yawn my way to work and events in a sedan for the rest of my life.
I was at a Nissan dealership over the weekend and checking out the Versa Note (nice subcompact vehicle but seemed so sluggish), the sales guy started pushing me towards the Sentra.
Man, talk about simple and boring looking sedan, to me, a picture of Nissan Sentra should be in the dictionary right next to lame/boring! It might be a reliable, inexpensive little car but no way would I buy such a boring looking car.
Zero style, especially the front and interior. Ugh!
I really like the Mazda 3 but I am hearing really mixed reviews though. I checked out Kia Forte, nice looking on the outside but interior looking sort of cheap and the brand doesn't have any history to hint me that it is reliable.
Does anyone own a Kia that is older than 7 years and/or 100K miles and still happily driving it? Anyone?
Hyundai Elantra GT/Accent hatchback looked OK but salesman kept saying Elantra GT over Accent. Price difference is not that much but supposedly Elantra has more noticeable power and also long-term functionality to it (not sure what he meant). I didn't test drive one because I am still biased towards the brand and I wasn't too excited about the feel or price tag.
VW GT looked really nice but man, talk about overpriced. Yes, I think VW's are at least $5-$6K overpriced. Plus they had many issues in the 90s so not sure if the newer ones will be more reliable?
I have disliked Ford after owning two 80s models in the 90s and avoided the brand altogether but it seems they have improved their quality and style quite a bit. I liked the Focus hatchback looks a lot and now, I am considering it as well. That said, their mpg rating and price tag is a concern.
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Easier to toss the body of the prostitute they just off'd hey everyone knows that.
How often you see a prostitute getting picked up in a Prius which would actually make more sense since you need the savings?
Last edited by TurcoLoco; 11-25-2013 at 11:08 AM..
Not sure what is dorky or douchie about an 8 cylinder muscle/sports car...
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