View Single Post
Old 10-02-2012, 09:17 PM   #37 (permalink)
Allch Chcar
EtOH
 
Allch Chcar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: North Coast, California
Posts: 429

Cordelia - '15 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport
90 day: 37.83 mpg (US)
Thanks: 72
Thanked 35 Times in 26 Posts
Haven't seen it but probably will see one before too long. I've seen a bunch of new Cruzes and even a few Sonics.

It's amazing how generic the Chevy sedans look. I almost have to check badges to verify if it's a Cruze, Sonic or a Malibu but only if I can't get a size comparison first. The hatchback Sonic is pretty distinctive though.

The new Focus automatic isn't as impressive as it seems. Even though the EPA scores are higher I'm seeing people are still getting the same or better MPG with the old 5spd. Which is an improvement over the old automatic to be sure, but not enough to make it worth it unless you want the convenience.

Also the Spark is a city car so it's hardly in the same class. Now if you want more space and more refinement obviously check the bigger cars but don't buy a $30k Fusion hybrid expecting to save money over a $17k Spark.
__________________
-Allch Chcar

  Reply With Quote