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Why are HB frowned upon? I loved 'em back in the day, especially when carrying a dog around. I also played in bands back when and you can carry equipment easily. They are utility vehicles that look like cars and guys are practical. Sorry about that fact but we carry stuff around that doesn't need a full 1/2 ton pup at all times. My favorite was my 87 Cavalier Z24.
That isn't a word.
Why are HB frowned upon? I loved 'em back in the day, especially when carrying a dog around. I also played in bands back when and you can carry equipment easily. They are utility vehicles that look like cars and guys are practical. Sorry about that fact but we carry stuff around that doesn't need a full 1/2 ton pup at all times. My favorite was my 87 Cavalier Z24.
I agree, hatchbacks are great.
I carried one of these:
of course taken apart, in one of these:
Even taken apart, the piece is long and heavy.
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Originally Posted by cubssoxfan
Wife wants to get rid of her mini-van. It's always been too big and difficult to see out of and we fianlly have the $ to do it. But it has been harder than we thought to find the Goldilocks car. She's 5'2, I'm 6'1. Although this is her main driver, I have to fit in and be able to drive it also. She likes the versatility of a hatchback, but so many of the current designs have high, small windows, large curved C-pillars and large B-pillars. They're not like her Festiva from the 80's. We like the Imprezza but she is disappointed by the rear viability, really liked the 2014 Forester, but she was hoping for something smaller. The Mazda 3 had bad visibility. Am considering a C-Max, but the reliability has me concerned, especailly being a first year model and having the Ford Infotainment system (we're old school and value simplicity over gee-whiz) I'm also considering the Hyundai but it doesn't get the best reviews. Heck, I even suggested an older, smaller Forester-but they get worse mileage than the newer ones.
Any suggestions?
Are you looking for a 2 door hatchback or a 4 door hatchback.
I like the older Scion xA.
I also like the Honda Fit. That'd be my choice.
Runner up for me would be a Yaris. The Hyundai Accent would be okay, but I'm not familiar with them to comment.
No offense to Mazda, Ford or Chevy, I'm just not a fan.
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We have rented a Focus and found it to be surprisingly roomy, great gas mileage and they can be bought new for only $12,000 (S Model with manual) or $15,000 (S Model with Automatic). The basic S comes with am/fm/cd/mp3 but not the Sync or MyFord Touch gadgetry. You will have to sit in one to see how you fit but a friend has one and is 6'2" though like you, his wife drives it mostly.
I've been driving hatchbacks since 1983. My current car is a 2006 Mazda 3, which I adore. I've fit tall people, wide people and little people into it quite comfortably. If the visibility is poor, adjust the seats.
I also liked both my VW Golfs.
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They are utility vehicles that look like cars and guys are practical. Sorry about that fact but we carry stuff around that doesn't need a full 1/2 ton pup at all times.
I hauled a love seat in my 1983 Mercury Lynx, three bookshelves at once in a 1998 VW Golf, and an overstuffed wing chair and its matching ottoman in a 1994 Honda Civic. I'm a thrift shop and flea market shopper, and you never know when you'll find a good deal, or on what. Owning a hatchback expands the scope of bargains I can take home with me.
We have rented a Focus and found it to be surprisingly roomy, great gas mileage and they can be bought new for only $12,000 (S Model with manual) or $15,000 (S Model with Automatic). The basic S comes with am/fm/cd/mp3 but not the Sync or MyFord Touch gadgetry. You will have to sit in one to see how you fit but a friend has one and is 6'2" though like you, his wife drives it mostly.
The S is Sedan only. The SE hatcback starts around 16,000. I have an SEL hatchback. The rearward visibility isn't all that great. I rely mostly on my mirrors when backing up.
OP, take a look at the Mazda 5 also. It's a mini-minivan.
The rearward visibility isn't all that great. I rely mostly on my mirrors when backing up.
Not to be a smart A$$ but, isn't that what they are for? I can't drive a car comfortably unless I can use the side mirrors. The interior rear view is great for directly behind you but the side mirrors should be adjusted to see what that one misses.
[quote=Ohiogirl81;32390619]I've been driving hatchbacks since 1983. My current car is a 2006 Mazda 3, which I adore. I've fit tall people, wide people and little people into it quite comfortably. If the visibility is poor, adjust the seats.
I also liked both my VW Golfs.
I hauled a love seat in my 1983 Mercury Lynx, three bookshelves at once in a 1998 VW Golf, and an overstuffed wing chair and its matching ottoman in a 1994 Honda Civic. I'm a thrift shop and flea market shopper, and you never know when you'll find a good deal, or on what. Owning a hatchback expands the scope of bargains I can take home with me.[/QUOTE]
I have to say Ohiogirl you might benefit from owning a small late model fuel efficient PU truck for your second vehicle like a Ranger/Mazda B-series something like this:
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Owning a hatchback expands the scope of bargains I can take home with me.
Not to be a smart A$$ but, isn't that what they are for? I can't drive a car comfortably unless I can use the side mirrors. The interior rear view is great for directly behind you but the side mirrors should be adjusted to see what that one misses.
